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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
8
A Chicago era discussion on working brides and the changing home life. It notes many brides keep jobs while forming stable families, arguing teamwork builds realistic views of breadwinning and prevents idealized expectations, while acknowledging mixed impacts on family life.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to regulate the bowels and stomach for a clean and healthy body. The copy presents the product as a remedy and health aid.
A reflective column explores how to stay composed and constructive when social upheaval tests patience. The piece blends humor with practical mindset shifts, urging readers to cultivate perspective, kindness, and calm amid rapid change.
The Fifty-eighth Illinois General Assembly convened with Democrats holding majorities in both chambers. Speaker Vandalia and President pro tem Richey V Graham presided. Governor Emmerson urged tax reform as he retires after 16 years. Prohibition repeal and government economy dominated bills, with court reform measures and Lincoln Memorial Highway markers also advancing.
The board of trustees directs a 10 percent pay cut for faculty and active officers led by President Harry Woodburn Chase. The reduction follows a $500,000 budget cut in the proposed legislative budget to be presented to the state assembly. All other university items will be reduced and further cuts may be needed to keep the university open.
The Illinois Commerce Commission ordered a reduction in heating gas rates for 17 southern Illinois towns served by Western Union Gas and Electric Company. New rates apply to households in Murphysboro Ava Benton Buckner Carbondale Carterville Duquoin Christopher Crainville Energy Frankfort Heights Johnson City West City and adjacent areas beginning January 15.
Judge Harry G. Miller issues an injunction at Belleville stopping enforcement of the new Illinois law banning trucks and trailers 40 feet or longer on highways. Three trucking firms claim $250000 in lost contracts if enforced. The piece notes coal production declines and warns of ongoing labor troubles affecting supply.
Democratic electors meeting in the state house with Judge John J. Sullivan as chair cast 29 ballots for President Elect Roosevelt and Vice President Elect Garner. The results were signed and mailed to Vice President Curtis in Washington. Morbidity reporting expands in Illinois as a federal effort to detect epidemics. The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs moves its 1982 convention dates to January in Galesburg. Mississippi River fishing at Quincy remains strong with active commercial fleets and markets.
The North China Herald describes itinerant boy barbers in Shanghai who work at street corners offering warming water and shaving to clients even in icy winds. Their trade is precarious and meager, with improvements like towels after cold-water shaves.
A classic testimonial touts California Fig Syrup as a wholesome food like remedy that strengthens underweight children, eases colds, and restores appetite. A San Antonio mother credits it with regulating her bottle-fed daughter’s bowels since infancy and recommends buying the genuine California Syrup brand.
A brief note discusses a setback in focus where excessive talk about effort hinders progress. The piece highlights the need for action over chatter and the impact on productivity and morale.
A advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold treatment for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims creosote soothes heals membranes inhibits germs and that the medicine builds up the system after colds or flu. Money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after following directions.
A 1931 Western Newspaper Union piece extols the U S Bureau of Standards It compares the meter tests on taxis to broader research efforts showing how standardized designs lower consumer costs It highlights laboratories testing bolts fuels papers dyes and electrical components and notes ongoing work to improve everyday goods and technologies through rigorous testing and experimentation.
William Jones argues that many people never reach full power due to fatigue and obstacles. He suggests possible second, third, or even fourth winds and notes some exceptional cases reveal untapped strength beyond fatigue thresholds.
A vintage ad touts Spies Carbolisalve for rapid relief from burning skin diseases with no scarring. It claims a complete medicine chest at prices 20c and 60c, available at druggists or J. le Co. Rockford TiL-Adv.
A reflective piece notes how reform efforts are strenuous and persistently undervalued by advocates and opponents alike, highlighting the toil behind public change and the casual tone often used to describe it.
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