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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
7
A midcentury column discusses maternal selfdenial and its effects on family morals, asks who would marry a neglectful husband, and urges women to repurpose old gowns through alterations. It also offers beauty tips emphasizing fresh air, sunshine, rest, and practical sewing advice for washing coats and skirts to extend wear.
A clergyman asks a women's club to consider practical ways to punish bad husbands. The discussion uses examples from Harper's Weekly, including a divorced man who demanded his wife follow a vegetarian diet. The piece explores what counts as a bad husband and how society might respond.
A Pittsburg Dispatch opinion notes that home spirit follows the mother's mood. If she is optimistic, the household prospers. if pessimistic, the attitude percolates to family members, especially sons, shaping daily life and relationships.
Mrs. Jane Shirkie of Clinton Indiana stands as perhaps the only woman code operator in the United States and the sole female member of the national coal operators association. She supervises 450 workers with direct orders for hires and fires and can calculate the cost per ton of mine output precisely. Patronize those who advertise.
Announcement states the Kaiser will present to Uncle Sam a statue of Frederick the Great modeled after a Berlin sculpture. The photo reproduction suggests the likeness, fueling speculation that Kaiser Wilhelm or his son the Crown Prince may visit for the unveiling.
The trained nurse of Barnstable Mass is alleged to have confessed to murdering thirty one persons by morphine and poisons while suffering degenerative insanity. She was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the Gibbs murder and committed to Taunton asylum. Experts question parts of the confession, but no proof exists to counter it.
General superintendent named for St Louis Memphis and Southeastern Railroad. St Paul Terminal and Transfer Co incorporated with 150000 capital. Chicago and Northwestern adds a sleeping car service between Chicago and Eagle Grove. Santa Fe takes California Eastern Railroad from Goffs to Manuel twenty miles. Wabash directors approve 3 percent semi annual interest on debentures. Electric line progress prompts railroads to pursue faster time. Hancock Central plans over ten million in double tracking depots and shops between Fulton Kentucky and Memphis Tennessee. Western division work to yield near new double track for Chicago Burlington and Quincy through Town state. Watch confusion over Chicago to Denver timetable at McCook Nebraska due to time zones. Alton passenger agent Chariton receives Joliet postal card praising service, unsigned. South and West Railroad forms bond issue to connect Ohio River and Charleston Road to North Carolina coal fields. Homeseekers excursion rates debated. some roads plan limited June to October rates.
President Roosevelt formally proclaimed peace in the Philippine archipelago and set the islands under civil control while granting general amnesty to many in rebellion. The amnesty, the removal of Gen Chaffee as military governor, and a broad army proclamation were issued to end insurrection and favor reconciliation. The proclamation excludes crimes after May 1, 1902, in certain provinces and crimes already judged, and clarifies property rights and oath requirements for beneficiaries.
The former Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo was released after a US amnesty proclamation on July 4 and met General Chaffee for the first time. Lieutenant McKinlay acted as interpreter as Aguinaldo discussed protection and plans to visit Cavite Viejo, expressing fear to venture out.
A four story brick Swift & Co building at the Chicago stockyards burned Saturday night, destroying the wholesale meat market, shipping department and company offices with about 3,025 beeves, hides and tallow lost. Loss estimated at 1 million dollars. Fire confined to the plant despite proximity to Armour & Co and Libby, McNeil & Libby buildings. Wind from the southwest fanned flames. cause unknown, engine room ignition noted.
2008 ENDS, Y Por Kid Lavigne the ex lightweight champ has lost his mind. The all American bowl ing trio touring the Pacific coast starts Oct 6. Tom Sharkey plans a visit to Dundalk before returning to America. Ed McKean succeeds as Rochester Eastern League manager. Matt Killilea touts Danny Green while his brother backs Seymour. Bob Fitzsimmons battles Soldier Welsh. Rube Waddell labeled king of California League with 9 hits 2 HRs in week. Gold Heels wins Suburban Handicap in 2 05 1 5 over 4 miles at Sheepshead Bay.
Telegraphic brief notes report Mrs. W. T. Johnson thrown from her buggy in Butler Missouri and killed. Another item states the Denver post office registry department was robbed of thirty registered letters.
The Illinois census bulletin shows total agricultural land and buildings valued at 1.785 billion dollars across 264,151 farms, with land improvements dominating 86 percent. Farm products reached 345.6 million dollars, livestock and implements add nearly 260 million and 45 million, while per-farm value averages about 97 thousand dollars.
Col. Sanborn issues orders assigning Camp Logan rifle practice dates for three battalions. Third battalion uses July 13 14 15, first battalion July 16 17 18, second battalion July 19 20 21. Recruitment bans lifted, sharpshooters excused from camp duties on range.
The State Metropolis reports City Attorney Owens has dropped eighteen investigators and assistants from the payroll. Other items note a bond robbery in Ashland, a vegetable sale by a Parental School garden, a university professor’s appointment at Cornell, a Scottish ladies auxiliary forming, a suit against Prince Engalitcheff, a fatal Cragin crossing incident, and pension cuts amid 1992 budget figures.
The City of Mexico has replaced Latin with English in its major preparatory school and made English a four years mandatory course. This shift elevates language instruction and aligns with modern education goals in the capital.
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