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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
7
Editorial pondered wealth and charity in the twentieth century noting rich donors' efforts to aid the poor and praise for generosity. It argues old landholding patterns are outdated and farms are too large, urging a reapportionment to reflect new urban migration and economic realities.
The article discusses the Gould Castellane union as a calculated public transaction, highlighting Anna Gould's youth and the allure of wealth. It portrays the match as a cautionary tale, suggesting the husband exploited the settlement, demanding money and causing a costly debacle.
In Pall Mall Gazette style, the piece argues women judge meals with milder strictness than men. It notes women can stay happy with simple lunches while men stress over elaborate dinners, and that hats often win over food for women versus men.
The article surveys ballooning as a recreation and sport, noting its growth in the United States and Europe. It discusses risks for professional aeronauts, the high cost for participants, and historical fatalities, with a focus on French and German involvement and the legal restrictions on certain ascents.
A Colorado girl sent a silver quarter baked inside a biscuit to a Chicago publisher to pay for a school book, explaining no money order option existed. The tale highlights inventive ways people mail money and the risks of the railway mail system and coin concealment in parcels.
The President rejects Storer's claim that he urged conferring the red hat on Archbishop Ireland after becoming Vice President. He labels Storer’s disclosures as disingenuous and ungentlemanly and cites letters contradicting Storer’s pamphlet. The letter highlights Mrs Storer’s wire pulling and critiques of diplomats and cabinet appointments.
A Brazilian linen plant reported by United States Consul General George E. Anderson could produce about 15 400 dollars per acre. It grows 12 to 18 feet high, resembling hemp, with rapid maturation and potential to yield multiple crops yearly. The fiber promises strength and versatility for bleaching and dyeing, possibly revolutionizing global linen and competing with cotton.
Figures on December 1 compiled by BR. G& Dim & Co show marked rises in the average cost of living. The report notes widespread increases across categories with notable effects on household budgets and consumer prices.
Salt Lake City grand jury returns multiple true bills charging the Utah Fuel Company and officers with conspiring to defraud the government. Indictments also name Oregon Short Line and other railroads for shipping discrimination. The probe, described as only a beginning, targets a wide fraud network involving dummies paid to claim land and cover costs.
Fragmented OCR text reports name fragments and scattered phrases. It mentions Be and News 7, Boss Tweed era allusions, and possible crimes or events in Newton Kansas and San Francisco but provides no clear cohesive news item or identifiable facts.
Dun s Review notes easier money conditions may revive consumer spending while transportation delays and harsh weather hinder deliveries. Manufacturing runs full with labor and material shortages, wage pressures rise but expansion persists. Bankers seek commercial paper as demand stays strong in urban centers and weaker in interior towns.
The page lists grain and livestock prices across cities including Cincinnati Detroit and Milwaukee. Prices cover wheat No 2 at various cents per bushel, oats No 2, corn No 2, rye, and barley, along with hogs cattle and sheep ranges. Readings show multiple bid ranges and conditional grades for each commodity.
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