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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
3
A Louisville Times note claims the Cam erons now boast the largest frog with a head and body at least ten inches, surpassing the Solomon Islands species previously thought to be the largest. Also included is a humorous neighbor exchange about a concert and an advertisement for Dean's Kidney Pills by Foster MilburnCo.
Historical notes describe Isaac Newton discovering the law of gravitation and asserting its universality while consulting records and noting no Supreme Court ruling declares it unconstitutional. He then divided the concept into sections in a reflective historical vignette.
J Ogden Armour arrives in New Jersey with his wife after Europe defense of Armour & Co. He denounces attacks as unfair and notes the company spends about 700000 a year on plant improvements at stock yards. He argues for thorough inspection before and after slaughter, and for strict government oversight.
The 1905 year to June 30 logged 1,026,499 immigrants across U S ports, with New York expected to rival the national total. By June 1 about 870,000 had arrived at Ellis Island, and totals likely reaching 1,000,000 or more. Immigrants hailed mainly from Europe with Austro Hungarians and Italians leading.
Herr Louis Kuhn of the Deutschen theater, the oldest German actor, celebrated his ninetieth birthday. Also noted are Henry P. Adams completing sixty years in U S postal service, Tolstoi's good health, and other veteran figures such as L. B. Abrahams, Una Taylor, Dr Edward Everett Hale, Gen Howard, Lieut Gen Stephen D Lee, Major Oswald Ames.
A testimonial lengthy advertorial asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cure neuralgia anemia and heart palpitations with no narcotics or stimulants. Charlotte Van Salisbury of Castleton describes relief after eight boxes and her sister Sarah gains strength and weight. Pills sold nationwide by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady with free descriptive pamphlet.
A Chicago Tribune item quotes Mr Gayboy promising to write from a business trip to Maria, noting he may be busy and a week may pass without hearing from her. Mrs Gayboy responds she will join him with the children and 'hunt you up.'
Frank P. Lewis reflects on 18th and 19th century leather breeches worn by farm hands and servants in England. A test of durability involved breeches standing upright without a wearer, and a Windsor prank reportedly linked to a joke about King George III when a boy refused to kneel.
A domestic scene unfolds as Mr Lampblack reads about a boycott in China while his wife mocks the news and urges breakfast. He disputes the relevance, claiming American goods and a Chinese case alike illustrate the issue, and reassures family members he will help with dishes after reading.
A six month old boy suffered widespread eczema with crusted mouth and eyes, hindering feeding and sleep. After three doctors failed, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent brought rapid improvement and full recovery within ten weeks. Endorsed by FF Hobrath President C L Hobrath Co Silk Ribbons South Bethlehem Pa June 5 1905.
A prominent Indiana physician reportedly cured a twenty year stomach illness without medicine by changing diet and quitting coffee, recommending Postum as a coffee substitute. The patient credits Postum with restoring his stomach, and notes the doctor linked coffee to the trouble, urging others to try Postum instead. The ad ends with brand and slogan mentions referencing Battle Creek Michigan.
A passage notes that much money is spent on tobacco over a year and implies a cautionary stance about continuing the habit. The text references a speaker suggesting better financial or health outcomes by changing behavior.
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