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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
2
A patent published in Berlin describes a process for artificial marble made by pounding asbestos dyeing materials stallac and ashes into gwuff mace and pressing the mixture. The resulting material is said to be tough and brittle yet easy to work, able to take a fine polish, and indistinguishable from real marble.
Fragmentary notes from Puck reveal a chorus of figures debating morality and propriety. The voice pushes back on gender expectations while hinting at social scrutiny and religious reparity.
American engineers lead world in safe cheap bridge construction. All spans over 300 feet since 1870, with many more built here than elsewhere. In half a century they have perfected bridge work beyond any other era, shaping a practical limit until a stronger lighter material emerges.
Captain Joseph M. T. Partello of the Fifth Infantry, military governor of Abra, Lu Gon, returns to Luzon after a Washington visit. His stamp collection exceeds 40 000 stamps, neglected family duties during four years of study, and includes Malabon issues captured from insurrectos enhancing its value. His daughter accompanies him back to the Philippines.
An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure from Wm Robinson & Co claiming it cures coughs croup throat and lung troubles. It asserts immediate effect plus safety and head clearing benefits and says children like it.
The Oak Hill camp meeting ended last Sabbath after eleven days of events. Rain reduced attendance early, but Sunday’s crowds were strong, with devotional depth and orderly decorum. Notable speakers included Dr J G Evans, Rev J E Mercer, Dr W T Hobart, Dr F A Hardin, and Prof Elderkin, with Miss Edith Gorsuch at the organ. Receipts reached about 600, expenditures 8350, allowing some debt reduction.
Mr A A Knapp and daughter visit Henry this week. Congregational Sunday school annual picnic planned at the old fair grounds French Grove on Saturday August 30 1902. Rev Aten of Budat Rev Cady of Prairie City and Rev H B Cox of Farmington joined Brimfield settlers for the outing. The bell cow incident features Martino and his best girl as likely targets for a second ball night.
A reader from Viola Iowa reports relief from months of stomach trouble after using Kodol. The letter credits Kodol with restoring health and notes a neighbor with dyspepsia also benefited. The testimonial emphasizes digestive organs' role in overall strength.
Photographer C Harlan of Eat on Ohio says years of intense indigestion ended after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with easing stomach, liver and kidney problems and restoring vitality. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co for 50c with guarantee.
New Worth Supreme Justice Gaynor, known for stern rulings, surprised lawyers by cracking a rare bench joke. A young counselor, pressed by a losing case, pressed his attack until the jurist halted with a quip: if you rub it in too hard you will rub it out.
A tale illustrating the Mohammedan belief in fate recounts a Sultan and Vizier who fear the Angel of Death in Smyrna. The Angel reveals the Vizier has orders to kill him there, prompting a dash to escape fate. Secretary Moody defends long hours while praising national baseball as a pastime.
A young Frenchman Pierre Barnard walked from Paris to Berlin on stilts two summers ago at the challenge of a Breton maiden who spurned him. He could not dismount even at night, resting against walls under impartial supervision. After completing the trek he renewed his suit and won, while charitable life draws noble ladies into nunneries and rumors place Queen Margherita of Italy and ex Queen Natalie of Servia in religious life.
In 1884 the Chemical Manufacturing Company of New York reorganized as a free bank and John David Wolfe invested 20000 in 200 shares. After Catherine Lorillard Wolfe’s estate settled and her inherited stock sold, dividends and stock gains brought no less than 1750000 in value from the original 20000 investment. Courtland Field Bishop and Albert B Shattuck train horses to autos in Lenox, easing fear. An Atlantic City paper claims John W Gates left the treasury to pursue private business, liking the corn pit more than the treasury life.
Sioux City Iowa resident W H Dibble recalls his 11 year old son being poisoned after touching weed on a picnic and transferring the substance to his eyes. Neighbors recommended DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve which cured the boy after initial relief. The advertisement touts the salve for skin ailments cuts burns wounds bites and piles with a warning to beware counterfeits from Wm Robinson and Co.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills claiming improved digestion and energy. It urges readers to try them at 25 cents from Wm. Robinson & Co. with promises of a rosy complexion and overall wellness.
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