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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
1
A 1908 record describes William Reed’s descendants gathering at the Reed home in Millbrook township near Brench Grove for Thanksgiving. Seventy eight children grandchildren and great grandchildren are noted among a large extended family. They share a turkey feast and hours of games songs and high jinks while hoping to meet again next year with the aging mother then seventy six.
The text notes a meeting tonight at Congressional Church and a Junior Endeavor event at 1 30 p m C E at 6 16 Union service Sunday evening at M E church at 7 p m. Signed by Pastor C D Shemaxg sr.
Advertising note from Popular Music Publishing Co. Indianapolis offering a 20 page roll of sheet music for piano or organ. Requires names of three or more performers and twenty five cents in silver or postage. Includes Flight of the Butterflies, March Manila, The I've Seen.
A local drug store advertises a remedy for constipation claimed to cure malaria and other ailments. The item is priced at 2650 and sold at Robinson's Drug Store.
A local printer advertises farm envelope printing on rural routes with a slogan about naming the farm and choosing envelopes for fifty cents. The copy promises reliable mail return and notes the service is quick and useful for farmers.
An odd old ad marketing a tonic claimed to cure stomach and liver issues and boost strength. It touts Bayo W.Cinser as a doctor and promises money back if it fails. Pricing listed as 60c and 5c for various items.
The notice describes hundreds of acres in eastern Montana near the Yellowstone River within the Huntley project. It highlights farm suitability with irrigation, two transcontinental rail lines nearby, and favorable terms including perpetual water rights at 34 per acre with annual maintenance charges. It notes expected village development and strong farmer satisfaction after inspection.
A testimonial from Mrs A D Williams of Bac Ky details marked improvements after using Dr King’s New Discovery for a long failing health. She claims a graveyard cough, weight gain, and full recovery from lung and throat troubles, praising the medicine as the world’s healing record and pneumonia preventive. Trial bottle offered free by Wm Robinson & Drag, price 60 cents and 1.00.
Claude U Stone, county superintendent of Peoria Illinois, outlines slate of subjects and grading details for state normal school, biology and botany entries, with documentation on examination and eligibility. The notice indicates grades to be made available upon application.
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