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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
8
Attention farmers urged to relocate southward to farm year round rather than six months north. Advocates use velvet bean and cassava for fattening stock, claiming Alabama and Florida offer cheap feeds and higher profits. Contact General Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Louisville KY for more information.
A Brimfield firm led by Mean E Stanssery pledges rapid carpet weaving service. They claim to have all warp colors on hand and promise best possible results on short notice.
The advertisement touts a cough remedy as safe for children and claims rapid relief for coughs croup and influenza. It asserts the medicine acts at the source of trouble drawing out inflammation soothing lungs and improving blood oxygen. Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas endorses its daily use and promises superior results from all druggists.
The income tax returns indicate that citizens of Great Britain have treated or spent abroad amounts totaling five billion four hundred thirty million five hundred forty thousand five hundred dollars.
A Ton DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims to cure 20 years of piles and other skin ailments. Testimonial from H A Tisdale of Sumerton credits relief and permanent cure after trying many medicines. Sold by all druggists.
Post office hours listed as 7:89 to 12 and 1 to 3 0 with unclear entries for Johnson and others. Some names appear garbled, including Puss nineler, suggesting OCR errors in staff notation and service times.
Miss Agnes Smith of Chicago, niece of Mrs H C Corcoran of Brimfield, married Charles Edward Pierce on Monday Nov 30 at St Andrew's parish house with a private ceremony. Sister Madeline Smith as maid of honor and a reception followed at the bridegroom's home. The couple left for St Louis and will reside at 998 Veroodo street after January 1.
Mrs. Sarah Story Lovett widow of Mr McEillimore Lovett died at her Bloomington Illinois home on Thursday November 26. The remains were interred in Bloomington cemetery. Born in Brinfield she grew to womanhood in this vicinity and married Mr Lovett. Many old friends will mourn her passing.
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died from suffocation after a coughing spell at his home in St. Louis. He had a cold days earlier and paid little attention. a second spell proved fatal before a physician arrived. An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a preventive.
Harper Weekly notes the United States spends about 22 million dollars yearly on elementary education for 1900 01, versus Europe near 246 million with a larger pupil base. Per pupil spend averages 22 dollars. City outlays include New York 19.7 million, Chicago 8.2 million, Philadelphia 3.3 million, Boston 3.0 million, Baltimore 1.4 million, Cleveland 1.26 million, Washington 1.18 million, and New Orleans 0.48 million.
A Paris novelty features a woman in a motor car performing hoop spinning as the car travels a 58 foot track in a full circle before returning to an exit net within 40 feet. The act contrasts with earlier centrifugal exhibitions by completing a perfect circle rather than a twisted loop.
Advises treating consumption early with Scott's Emulsion, fresh air, and rest. Claims emulsion strengthens lungs, suggests salt pork is hard to digest, and promises a free sample in the emulsion wrapper. Emphasizes not deceiving oneself and starting treatment promptly for best results.
A newly published Nebraska book, praised as the best and most comprehensive, was visited by the Burlington Route. It includes forty eight illustrated pages with key settlement information and a detailed accurate sectional map of the state. The ad invites readers to request a copy at no charge from P.8 Evetts.
The ad claims Electric Bittern will calm nerves, ease sleeplessness and stomach trouble, and cleanse the blood. It promises to tone the stomach, regulate kidneys and bowels, stimulate the liver, and remove attending ailments, with a returnable 50 cent guarantee by Wm. Robinson & Co Drugists.
A pithy remark compares men’s willingness to die young to being forced into labor, reflecting attitudes about work, endurance, and personal freedom. The line suggests protest against toil as a fate and frames work as an undesirable, burdensome obligation.
North Carolina is praised for climate water and facilities for manufacturing poultry fruit and vegetable farming. It notes a ten hour ride from New York City and rapid freight to Washington City. Pinebluff Moore County NC growers are highlighted with strong marketing facilities. For information write J T Patrick Pinebluff NC.
T R Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife had consumption symptoms last fall. After trying other treatments, she used Dr King’s New Discovery, improved immediately, and was cured after four bottles. Guaranteed by Wm Robinson & Co Drug gists. Price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle offered free.
The Southern States section promotes Pinebluff North Carolina as a thriving hub with numerous cotton and furniture factories and diverse industries. It urges readers to write J. T. Patrick for location details and opportunities in the state's flourishing economy.
In Yoakum Texas a large dry goods house led by J M Haller promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers saying the pills cure morning lethargy. A colleague on a business trip is urged to take one before retiring to wake refreshed. Sold by all druggists.
Brimfield lists church services for M E Church Congregational Baptist and St Josephs with mass times and catechesis. It notes post, G A R, K of P, W R A and fraternal lodge meetings, along with fire company and local order gatherings and officers listed.
A rough street accident with a frightened horse illustrates dangers of burns cuts and sores that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve can rapidly relieve. The ad claims the remedy cures eczema and piles and notes its price of 25 cents at Wm Robinson & Co.’s Drug Store. It adds a business quip about men of ability and manners.
A proverb about persistence and challenge appears as a concise comment on effort. The line notes that steady, ongoing action is less effective than stubborn persistence when facing a difficult climb. It emphasizes resilience over brute force in overcoming obstacles.
A timely note promotes Chamberlain Cough Remedy for winter colds. It urges keeping it on hand and taking at first cold signs to ward off serious illness. The ad claims no harm to children, pleasant taste, and wide availability through Wm Robinson & Co.
W S Bailey of True Texas writes his wife lived with arm paralysis five years until Ballard's Snow Liniment cured her. He also recommends it for old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Pricing 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Wm Robinson & Co.
The remark notes that popular theories often fail to translate into real world solutions, highlighting a tension between popular belief and practical effectiveness in addressing real problems.
An ad urges rapid use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at first signs of bilious colic to ward off attacks. It promotes universal efficacy and references Wm Robinson & Co as sellers.
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