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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
8
A fragment notes so called loan offers and financial pitches promising low rates. The writer mentions coming to the Gazette Office in Elmwood every Saturday to discuss what can be done and to persuade a reader to take a loan before maturity.
A vintage advertisement warns of powder mill explosions and drastic mineral pills while praising Dr. King New Life Pills as gentle and effective. It claims the product cures headache and constipation and is sold by Wm Robinson & Co’s drug store for 25 cents.
We asked several bright, honest persons to represent us as Managers in this and nearby counties. Salary 5900 a year plus expenses. Straight, honest work, permanent position. References, any bank in town. Office work mainly at home. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Dosastos Company, Dept. 3, Chicago.
An early 20th century style health claim promotes Bleetrie Bitters as the cure for skin blemishes and impure blood due to constipation or kidney trouble. The ad links beauty to health and nerves, touting improved complexion and vitality. It credits Robinson Aces drug store as the seller.
Passengers leaving Buinfield at 4:45 a.m. reach Chicago by 2:14 p.m. Flyers show Chicaro to Brimfield schedules with arrival at 4:34 p.m. Tickets available to all points on short notice with special rates for emigrants via Mtrpuy Avent railroad.
Record, Baltimore, Md, and The Patent announce funding to safeguard innovative concepts. The program offers financial support and guidance to inventors seeking patent protection and commercialization pathways.
A brief notice states that one hundred envelopes with a neatly printed return card are available for sale at fifty cents each from the office, offering a simple purchase option.
A practice catalog offer invites orders for standard works and gift books including David Harum. The notice asks readers to call at the author’s house or leave orders at the PQO for careful attention.
The Executrix of Elizabeth Flack's estate in Peoria County Illinois gives notice to all creditors to appear at the December Term in Peoria Court House on December 18 to present claims for adjustment. Sarag J Pursell Executrix Peoria Oct 6 1899
A few choice buff Cochin cockerels offered cheap if taken promptly. Full blood, large and nicely marked. Inquire of Mrs Addison Pacey.
Community notes include local merchant promotions and a proposed attorney general candidate, plans for church sewing and hog health ads, garden reports from Corvallis, a humorous old maid verse, a successful chicken pie supper, and a rainy football game recap. The Warren Featherbone pamphlet promo, Burlington fast mail train run, and speed estimates wrap the page.
Real estate for sale entries list multiple farms around Eden Illinois and nearby towns. Properties range from 80 to 238 acres, with tilable land, timber, and pasture. Prices vary from 25 to 90 dollars per acre, with notes on houses, barns, orchards, and potential exchanges or nearby city trades. Some listings include additional adjoining acreage offers and favorable terms.
A house and three splendid lots on Knoxville avenue are for sale along with two good lots in the southeast part of town. Inquire of W. R. Weeks Brim Geld for details.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway has published an illustrated pamphlet about Nebraska farm lands. Copies may be obtained free by writing to P. B. Eustis, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
A vintage ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming cures a cold in one day with a money back refund if it fails. E W Grove signature on every box. price listed as 25 cents.
Ant-Headache never fails claims rapid relief using a remedy marketed by Dr. Davie. The snippet presents an advertisement style claim without scientific backing or corroborating details.
Peoria County Office of the Superintendent of Schools announces daily hours 9 am to noon and 1 30 to 4 pm with regular teacher certificates examinations on the third Friday and following Saturday of October January April and July starting at 8 am. Private exams are not offered. The exam schedule covers arithmetic U S history grammar reading penmanship geography theory and practice physiology orthography civil government and natural sciences with a circular guide available upon application. Office on the 8th floor of the Court House Peoria Illinois.
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