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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
6
A Brisbane week column surveys Swiss resolve with a well armed citizenry and independence, notes government will retaliate against German political dismissals, highlights FDR’s child allowance idea, and reports favorable trade balance. It covers Edsel Ford dining with Roosevelt, Aldrich’s optimistic banking view, Insull acquittal, and looming European tension while praising cheap power ambitions.
Peter awaits the Black Shadows and meets Honker the goose at the Big River. Honker and friends emerge from the moonlit water to the sandy bar, sharing news of hunters and food as winter approaches and journeys continue.
The text recalls Mother Shipton as a famed prophetess first appearing in 1641 tracts and said to have lived in Henry VIII’s reign. It notes later 1677 reissues by Richard Head credited with predicting steam engines, the telegraph, other inventions, and the end of the world in 1881.
The recipe notes a candy pull suitable for children's parties during cold weather. It explains ingredients and steps to create Velvet Molasses Candy using molasses sugar water vinegar and heat. The guidance emphasizes activity and room for children to move while enjoying the pull.
A reader asks how a criminal evaded five policemen at a railroad station and jokes about a weigh, while another letter from Benny Dick seeks advice to marry next July and asks how to approach an old grouch boss for time off.
A note on violets as emblems of faithfulness rising from Napoleonic lore. Followers claimed Napoleon would return when violets bloomed, wearing violet rings and ribbons as secret signals among supporters.
A string of joke Q A exchanges and home safety notes from the WNU Service. Advice on planning a week off for marriage, a train travel upper berth question, belief in rich men starting barefoot, a note about a night watchman, a tramp with pie, and how to write to a deaf aunt in large letters.
The 1914 Orange New Jersey factory blaze raged as Thomas Edison told his GM Wilson that the plant may be a goner but they would rebuild bigger and better.
A nostalgic poem about Patty Campbell's refusal to cut her curls. Each week she is photographed while her ringlets remain, and adults delay the inevitable haircut in hopeful anticipation of growing years and continued joy.
A young evening gown features a vivid plaid of green, fuchsia, and gold taffeta with a black velveteen stripe. A bow hint decorates the high front decolletage while the back is cut to the waist, creating a sleek silhouette.
A compilation of kitchen notes describes fondant preparation with cream of tartar and butter, a buttercup coating, and pulling techniques. It also mentions Western Newspaper Union Party Cheese Salad with nests of lettuce and mayonnaise, plus an Apple Sauce Pudding and junket tablet method. The tone resembles home recipe snippets and domestic tips from a period newspaper.
Mrs Anna E Ginders of Rockford wife of Guy W Ginders former Winnebago county sheriff and state representative dies after lingering illness. Edward Locke 37 of Tonica dies from skull injury coroner's jury blames fellow worker Francis Pawless. William J Burke 70 of Waukegan dies leaving brother Frank sole survivor of eleven children. Cahokia trustees sue to remove village school from public square after board refused to lease two jets. school ownership disputed. Illinois canvassing board certifies Democratic victory with 2 93519 votes, off year high. Health officials to meet in Springfield December 11 12 to plan disease control program. Waterway plan proposes $15 530 000 rocks and dams in Illinois River replacing La Grange lock dam for 4 500 000 and new lock near Peoria 4 621 000. Thirty third Division War Veterans reunion held in Peoria with Gen Foreman and other officers as guests. Illinois campaign spending: Allen spent nothing. Britten spent 3 400 with 2 900 exempt. Brennan spends 500 for campaign cards replacing earlier phantom costly phonograph record. Sam Jackson 40 killed by rock fall at Old Ben mine in Johnson City. Fred Norman injured. State's Attorney Zerweck launches campaign against relief grafting in St Clair county. seven charged with obtaining relief money under false pretense. two policemen charged as part of scheme.
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