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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
1
Farmer W A Marshal advertises he will offer J I Case farm implements Lansing wagons and James and Myers buggies for sale around February 1. He invites readers to trade or buy and promises competitive prices on double trees single trees and neck yokes before purchasing.
Local notes report bulk oysters at Hayward and coal on hand at Clark's new bank east of town. J. Radibeck runs Kesey coal west of town. G. Cady shipped two carloads to Chicago Tuesday. Miss Nettie Johnson returns from Somenauk visit. Jeweler Lamb called home to ill father. Tax books arriving late week. headquarters at Farnum's harness shop Brimfield. Glazier Carolinians perform Saturday night at Chichester's hall with old plantation songs. management promises quality. Fire Company holds monthly meeting electing officers. George Wiley of Brimfield camp raises 7670 pounds of A No. 1 butter in year, selling to Peoria buyers. travels weekly with cows and butter prints.
Freeman & Co announce leasing the large Brimfield store east of the hotel and, in a few days, plans to stock first class lines of agricultural implements carriages wagons harness and related items. Mr J W Johnson will manage the business inviting farmers to visit when needing these goods.
Dr Turner of Dempseytown Pa claims his medicine makes users feel youthful after two weeks taking one pill nightly. Advertises purely vegetable liver stomach and bowels aid sold by Wm Robinson Co drugstore for 25 cents with testimonials of renewed teens.
J C Cone and Son offer life size crayon portraits for 31 cents each at two special Saturdays January 26 and February 2. The ads promise superior crayons and satisfaction guaranteed, urging customers to visit for the limited two day event.
A reporter describes the ongoing Simplon Tunnel works noting 3000 Swiss and 2500 Italian workers, mostly Italian, with two parallel bores 17 metres apart to avoid collisions. The contract end date is May 13, 1904 with £200 daily penalties for delays, and about 3000 metres completed on the Italian side and 4000 on the Swiss side.
Six week carriage painting service at low prices for buggies phaetons from 3.50 to 10 dollars surries 12 dollars no work under two coats guaranteed workmanship rear of Mar Shalls harness shop Brimfield Tl first come first served inv Brags
A Boulogne jeweler built a remarkable automatic conjurer with a black-dressed figure that salutes crowds after tricks. It produces an egg, a singing bird, and a reabsorbed egg, then other devices include a flying automaton, a moving miniature coach with a dressed lady, and a mechanical flute player powered by internal air and movable fingers.
The article notes wood becoming scarce for building and fencing as stone brick and iron rise. It highlights a new method using sand and Portland cement to make durable fence posts, molded like sidewalk forms, with holes or wires set before hardening to accept boards.
The Royal William theater at Stuttgart reportedly averaged 1,600 patrons daily from June to August 1900 with about one quart of beer per person. German papers applaud the beer garden trend, arguing it supports expanding theaters in large cities.
An advertisement for agents handling Phoenix and National Fire Insurance products at the Exchange Bank. It touts reliability, best companies, and best rates as key selling points for potential customers seeking coverage.
Miss L Terry advertises as selling agent for Charles A Stevens & Bros of Chicago. Manufacturers offer an elegant line of samples. Measurements taken and suits made to order. Call and inspect.
Doug McLonnell Auctioneer advertises state sale participation with will cry sales and satisfaction guaranteed. Terms reasonable and contact details listed for Brimfield Indiana including a local telephone number or address.
A loan offer at 5 percent is available with the option to pay before maturity. Amounts start at $100 or any multiple thereof on good improved farms. Inquiries directed to F. B. Punstoner, Elo wood, IH Office over post office.
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