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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1901

Page

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Bargains on Jackets Coats at Hindle's

At Hindle's special bargains include girls and children's winter jackets and clocks. Also a few overcoats for men and boys and a small stock of duck coats offered at bargain prices.

Oysters and errands fill Hayward’s and town shops

Bulk oysters at Hayward's and store castings of Arber are noted. Buy a Button at Bolt's Barber shop. Geo R Johnson left for Kansas City Tuesday. Coal on hand at Clark's new bank east of town. Doug McDonnell and John Yerby drove to Canton Saturday. Mr and Mrs N S Overen dined with relatives at Dunlap. W W Mercer heads to Bloomington for Wesleyan College study. James L Fisher returned from Mt Pleasant IA with family. A lively dance Friday evening organized by local young women. Born January 1, 1901 and celebrated as a notable birthday.

Hayward's Bolt Geo. R. Johnson Kansas City Clark’s New Bank Doug McDonnell John Yerby Canton N.S. Overen Dunlap James L. Fisher Mt. Pleasant Run Rocky Mountain Madison Medicine Co Ballard Moore Ranch Oregon Broken Bow Neb W. W. Cowles St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Father A. Mainville A. Jones South Bend Indiana L.T. Mathers Laura Jones Des Moines Iowa Irv Bragg

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offer Cold Cure

Advertising roundup promises to stop the cough and cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, noting no cure no pay and a 25 cent price.

Insects Perform Final Toilet After Death

A New York Herald report recounts entomologist Dr Ballion observing a large housefly after its head was crushed. The fly allegedly maintained a meticulous funeral toilet brushing its body and wings before dying, preserved in vivid detail by the observer.

Ballion New York Herald

Political spending in wards and votes contrasted with 1860 Pennsylvania

The article compares modern ward level campaign spending with the 1860 Pennsylvania election funding, citing Col A K McClure and noting high costs for nomination and political service. It argues that ward leaders trade political work for substantial pay and that 1860 saw widespread volunteer effort despite intense campaigning. It also mentions German beer gardens in theaters, highlighting Royal William theater of Stuttgart with high daily patronage in 1900 and broader press support for beer garden arguments.

Pennsylvania Col A. K. McClure Saturday Evening Post Philadelhe Curtin Germany Royal William Theater Stua\rt Stutt Jcess Heer Garden

Carriage Painting Offer at Brimfield Harness Shop

Six week carriage painting service offered at low prices. Single buggies and phaetons priced 3.50 to 10 dollars, surries 12 dollars. Requires minimum two coats and guarantees workmanship. First come first served. rear of Marshall's harness shop Brimfield Tl Inv Braae.

Marshall Brimfield Inv Braae

Dangers of New Mexico Rattlesnakes and Creeping Fiends

A New Mexico travel warning describes the lethal threat of rattlesnakes in canyons and the high danger from tarantulas scorpions centipedes and gila monsters. It notes rattlesnakes strike with little warning and bites require swift medical aid to avoid death. The centipede is highlighted as especially feared for its frequent presence in adobe homes and long healing effects.

New Mexico Rocky Mountains

Household Odors Repel Insects And Moths In Summer

The text notes strong insect aversion to pungent smells. Mint leaves deter ants from pantries and spice boxes. Moths dislike camphor and cedar perfumes. cedar chests repel them. Cinnamon clove and orris root also deter moths. mixing these and using them with clothes reduces odor after packing.

John Broughams Joke Ends In Stage Outburst

During a benefit performance for actor and dramatist John Brougham a member of the audience threw a piece of gold onto the stage. Brougham picked it up and after examining it said he would pocket the insult but would like to see the man who damaged it.

John Brougham Brougham

Reverend Gawen and party travel 1153 miles by wagon

The Rev L W Gawen and a Baptist home missions team recently returned from a journey of 1153 miles in a colportage wagon. They traversed rough Eastern Oregon roads and made many visits while distributing large numbers of scriptures.

Waagon L. W. Gawen Ite Baptist Home Oregon

Insurance Agents Advertise at Exchange Bank

An advertisement promotes the Phoenix and National Fire Insurance Companies as reliable options. The message highlights best companies and best rates and places the offer at the Exchange Bank for customers seeking insurance services.

Phoenix and National Fire Exchange Bank

Local Shop Promotes Bug Es and Carriages Line

A local ad promotes a new line labeled bug es and carriages from a well known factory. The message invites customers to visit the shop for samples and savings.

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