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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
8
Mrs Rena J Stout of Consumption allegedly recovered after using Dr King's New Discovery. Marion Stuart a Muncie druggist reports dramatic weight gain and cure, claiming thousands helped. Trial bottles offered free at Wm Robison & Co drug store with first purchases.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad has issued an illustrated pamphlet detailing comprehensive information about Nebraska farm lands. Copies are available free on request from P S Eustis General Passenger Agent Chicago Illinois.
After many experiments scientists discovered methods for obtaining natural digestions. They combined them in human-proportion and with substances building the digestive organs to form Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what you eat and allows dyspeptics to eat nourishing food while stomach troubles are cured by its medicinal agents. Pleasant to take and gives quick relief. Wm Robinson & Co.
The late Prince de Joinville was Louis Philippe's surviving son. He avoided exile with the rest of the family because he was not in the direct line of pretension and because he had become popular with all classes.
The law holds maker and dealer of counterfeits equally guilty. A dealer selling a dangerous counterfeit risks lives for profit. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the genuine original remedy for piles and skin diseases. Ensure your dealer provides Newitt's salve from Wm. Robinson & Co.
Do not buy land on which trees are small or growth is light. Experienced buyers say good land is thickly timbered with trees that are scattered and not very tall indicates poorer soil.
A dyspepsia sufferer praised a Burns blessing rendering and endorsed a preparation that claims to digest food, relieve indigestion, and cure stomach disorders. The advertisement notes the product offered by Wm. Robinson & Co.
Des Moines buzzes with thrift and growth as three large new business houses rise and streets improve. The writer notes tall, fashionable women, strong education and church facilities, and strong civic pride. A looming China news wave has residents eager for updates on the U S minister to China, with many ready to serve. The piece closes with a meeting with Rev Milo N Miles, 93, recalling early church days and expressing faith and hope for the future.
An advertisement claims Herbine clears the complexion, boosts the mind, cures headache, regulates stomach and bowels, stimulates the liver, and acts as a guardian of health. Price 50 cents. Wm Robbnega & Co.
Lois Moore hosted the D W Y C ladies on Wednesday July 18 with a lively afternoon. Surprises followed business, band music filled the house, animals including an elephant and a small dog performed, clowns entertained, and an occult art portrayal impressed the president. Refreshments ended the gathering by the Nile bank scene. Next meeting at Miss Pursell’s home.
South Jubilee notes show corn demand rising as farmers haul 40¢ corn. Herman Wrehl Sr visits Peoria, while Jacob Smith from behind the river enjoys rustic days. A Kickapoo creek bridge is planned this fall on Knoxville road and Miss Doran of Kickapoo will teach Brambie school again. Davenport and Peoria railroad traffic is expected this fall. Sam McCoy from Chanute aids his father with threshing. Oak Hill adult nine decline to accept a challenge from South Jubilee kid nine.
The BY P VU echo meeting drew strong turnout as delegates rehearsed convention phases. Pastor Cox led a consecration service praised as unequaled in years. Youths pledged to master’s work amid revival spirit. Sunday morning topic is Making a life, evening Benevolence of God. Winnie Johnson leads BPU at 7 pm, topic How Mission Work will gain Success.
The pastor baptized four persons at the morning service last Sabbath and received a class numbering thirty into full membership. The Rosefield township Sunday School convention at Oak Hill that Sabbath was very successful with the program carried out except the evening service. Next Sabbath will be quarterly meeting and communion service with Mrs Anwood speaking in the evening. Quarterly conference is set for Monday the 30th at 2 pm with Rev FLW Merrill presiding elder present. The district Camp meeting begins August 2 and lasts ten days. Cottages or rooms are secured by Rev J E Mercer and family, H O Andy and family, Mrs Hindle and daughter, Mrs Addison Pacey and sister, Misses Brown, L L Guyer and daughter, and others expected. the meeting is hoped to be one of the best ever on the grounds.
Advertising copy urging business men to use Herbine to purify blood and strengthen the system, priced at 50 cents, and Ballard's Snow Liniment for farm injuries priced at 25 and 50 cents. Both marketed by Wm. Robinson & Co.
Arnholt camp No 203 Royal Neighbors of America passes resolutions offering sympathy to sister Ella Kelley after the death of her father. The group approves presenting a copy to the Brinfield News and recording the tribute in their minutes. Names listed include DONNELL, KATIE DEMPSEY, Eva Bk. Titey.
Feed Mill Brinofield announces corn and oats ground or exchanged for feed. They keep a constant supply of feed on hand and will respond quickly to short notice calls. Respectfully Brows and Gist promote reliable service and fair fees at Brinofield feed mills.
Report describes Pekin policemen who drum loudly through the night to announce patrols. The practice aims to deter burglars, but observers say it leads to few arrests.
Clarence J. Berry mourns Julian the mastiff famed for Alaska gold fields. The dog traveled hundreds of miles across ice, hauling thousands of pounds of freight. Began work in 1895 hauling provisions over the Chilkat pass and became the territory's best known canine helper.
Secretary Wilson notes using dog skins for gloves as an economy idea. He mentions tanned dog hides and Madento gloves, alongside the large number of cars killed yearly whose hides could be used. The piece cites dog skin as a premium glove material and references substantial canine pet imports for this purpose.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes Kruger’s athletic prowess, recounting his speed and endurance. It recalls a 40 plus age challenge where he raced three native runners, beating the best by about ten miles and covering over 900 miles in a single day, an extraordinary feat for an untrained man.
A long drought dries Minnesota and northwestern streams hampering log transport and stagnating lumber industry. A special Eton College Chronicle lists 1001 alumni now serving or who have served in South Africa, naming leaders such as Lord Roberts and Sir Redvers Buller among others.
The Washington Star reports on a Chinese liquor made from rice imported from China. It comes in stone jars about a pint and can intoxicate a large party with small amounts. A half teaspoonful is typical, though some drinkers tolerate a whole teaspoonful, mixed with water in portions.
The Washington Star notes Beecher carried diamonds and precious stones in his pocket and would gaze at them for minutes. He attributed the habit to a trait of our ancient barbarian origin the innate fondness for bright gems.
A former convict, Thomas Dunn, recently released from the penitentiary, meets four Canadian volunteers in scarlet uniforms. As a Fenian and Ridgeway survivor, he charges the “enemy” and is promptly sent back to jail, ending his latest bid to reform.
A philanthropic Pacific Heights woman, praised as a slum-raiser in Fables in Slang, seized a swearing boy during a marble game and reproved him. The boy escaped, replying that there had been much cussing the day she was born, in a retort noted by the San Francisco Wave.
News of the demise of Claude Boujat famed as the king of cooks under Napoleon III. The Chevalier Boujat presided at Tuffleries St. Cloud and Compiegne, favored by the Emperor, who rewarded him with gifts. Boujat lived in retirement at Vitry in later years.
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