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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
11
A sprawling five story plant with over 100000 square feet produces cheap Christmas cards and novelties for the season. More than 300 workers, many women, design engrave and hand assemble items sold from a penny to nineteen dollars, with mass production timed months before Christmas.
Mutinous marines on Cobra Island captured officers and fought a five hour bombardment against Rio de Janeiro batteries. The Rio Grande do Sul joined the rebels but were subdued. Senate debate followed amid a possible siege declaration and a government assault threat.
A column reflects on the true Christmas spirit of goodwill toward all and the season’s joy. It includes a Denver judge’s anecdote about a habitual drinker who returns after three months and, amid a festive mood, is humorously spared a harsh sentence for prior drunkenness.
Census figures announced Saturday show the United States and insular possessions totaling 101,100,000 souls with 91,972,266 in the continental print, marking a 21 percent rise since 1890. The decade gain stands at 16,145,527 or 20.9 percent. The Philippine Islands count 635,426, with Guam Samoa Panama Canal Zone and other areas included in estimates.
On a Kansas City MO farm near Martin City four people were found murdered by blunt force. Mrs Emeline Bemhard aged 75 her son George aged 40 Tom Morgan a laborer aged 17 and a hired man named Worth were killed likely in a robbery the dead men's pockets turned inside out. Prosecuting Attorney James Little of Johnson County KS reported by telegram. Suspects include former hired men and a stranger seen near the farm recently.
Thousands suffer colds today and Munyon's Cold Cure claims to break up colds and prevent grippe and pneumonia. A 2 cent bottle fits in a vest pocket and a refund is offered if not satisfied. Free medical advice is available from Prof Munyon at 53rd and Jefferson streets, Philadelphia.
A pale intellectual young woman laments a disaster as a servant girl used her complete modern society novel’s manuscript pages to start a fire in the grate. Miss Tarzan comments on the burning shame.
A man faces vagrancy charges as the judge questions his means of support while the bailiff notes the defendant’s wife, Mary, nearby. The puzzled prisoner and crowd hear a terse exchange on proof of poverty and eligibility for relief.
A fragment discusses evolving wedding customs with notes on bridal preferences and social expectations. It highlights shifting roles and modern trends shaping ceremonies and attire. The piece hints at attitudes toward marriage and tradition.
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