09 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
1
Mrs. Dimnlet Ailyelt, longtime Brimfield resident and widely known elder, died Tuesday at age about 90. Survived by children and relatives, funeral at home Friday at 1 o’clock with interment at Himwood Cemetery.
An editorial on human life from February discusses Pullman porters and wage issues. It notes unrest among workers over low pay and questions tipping as a workaround. Booker T. Washington is cited on tipping, arguing it should continue if wages are too low, while criticizing the company’s charging of hotel-like rates for substandard sleeping cars.
Mrs Cora Thorp of Jackson Michigan reports an acute Brights disease attack with inflammation of kidneys and bladder. A bottle of Foley s Kidney Remedy greatly reduced the inflammation eased the pain and restored urinary function. Robinson Co.
A fragmentary line suggests a stumble leading to an awkward moment involving a bustier. The garbled text implies unintended exposure or a wardrobe mishap, but specific names, places, dates, or context remain unclear.
The obituary honors Morah Gilats, a gifted mother and devoted neighbor, who passed away in New York. It notes her age as 16 years in error but highlights her gentle disposition, faith, and steadfast service within her home and church. The piece closes with a blessing from Rev. B. J. Sellar acknowledging loved ones who remember her.
The Fisher family thanks neighbors and friends for their kind support in our time of sorrow. Your sympathy and prayers will never be forgotten.
Collectors announce locations and days to collect taxes. U K Grant will be at Clark's store in Brimfield on Saturdays and at the Jubilee after every Thursday, Laura Bank on Wednesdays and Saturdays for Millbrook taxes, and Winchester's store in Elmore on Thursday. John Graham Jr and Joseph Caton with W H McCartney deputy will collect Brimfield and Brimfield Township taxes at Clark's, Elmwood, and other designated sites.
A Hannibal resident commends Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a severe cold and cough, claiming one bottle prevented pneumonia. The note adds that the product contains no opiates and is a trusted household remedy. Nearby, Robinson & Co. of Liverpool handles about a thousand tons of refuse daily and recycles most of it.
W B Patterson of Wellington Yex writes that a years long cough nearly killed him despite medical care. He cites family deaths from consumption and credits quick safe remedies for throat and lung troubles. Trial bottle offered free by Wm Robinson & Co with one dollar guaranteed purchase.
A wife urged her husband to see a doctor for a painful boil. He followed her tip using Buckles' home salve, which allegedly reduced swelling rapidly. The ad promotes Buckles salve as a universal healer, available at Wm. Robinson & Co.
A readable fragment contains stray phrases and nonstandard words. Names, dates, or places are not clearly identifiable, making it difficult to determine a coherent event or subject to report.
The aphorism states that merit ends the moment an act is done solely for its consequences, attributing this view to Humboldt. It reflects a stance on ethical motivation and intrinsic value in actions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes tortured experiences and references to doctors, medications, and remedies. The legible elements mention electric bitters and liver remedies, with disrupted names and phrases making precise identification impossible. The passage lacks coherent events or identifiable persons.
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