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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
3
A quirky 19th century ad notes a philosopher’s riddle about style while promoting Lane's Family Medicine. It claims daily bowel action as health, with gentle liver and kidney effects, curing sick headaches and priced at 25 and 50 cents. It contrasts convicts given time with those who must take it.
Secretary Lyman J. Gage presents the annual Treasury report showing a deficit for year ending June 30, 1880 of 89 million plus, with total receipts 410 million and expenditures 700 million. Internal revenue and customs top receipts. war costs and Spain indemnity drive the deficit. immigration, bank notes, and gold standard policies discussed amid broad fiscal data.
Rev. Dr. David H. Cheney and wife Mrs. Cheney were shot at their Racine Wisconsin home at about 10 AM by an unknown intruder. The minister was wounded in the breast and groin while his wife was shot in the throat. both victims survived. A posse pursued the perpetrator amid lynching threats as details emerged of a fierce struggle and a second attempt on Mrs. Cheney.
A reading of current remarks notes Queen Wilhelmina as the most economical European ruler. Sir Edward Sassoon has acquired a London house once owned by Barney Baronato. Queen Victoria thanks Canada for sending volunteers to South Africa. The Khedive of Egypt earns a salary ten times that of the U.S. president.
An advertisement touts Grain-O, a grain based drink for children. It claims Grain-O replaces coffee, tastes like toffee, and costs about the same. It urges parents to give Grain-O to distribute health and lists grocers as sellers.
A compact clipping lists old wordings to avoid and proper forms for everyday usage. It also advertises Kiemp’s Balsam and Dr. Kline’s Invigorating Tonic with testimonials and promotional lines. Several snippets mention a druggist sample and a street address in Philadelphia.
A grocer resisting a sale notes no ledger shows a busy year with $50,000 in news. A prospective buyer counters that the pocket book reveals different figures, highlighting a dispute over reported earnings.
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