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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
8
Mrs Adolph Buesing of Davenport reports that a twelve year cold progressed to asthma and, after trying many medicines with no relief, Foley Honey and Tar cured her with a fifty cent bottle. She says starting earlier would have saved years of suffering. product sold by Wm Robinson & Co. Philadelphia Record.
C F Collier of Cherokee describes severe kidney illness and backache, saying Electric Bitters restored his health. He endorses the tonic for weak kidneys liver or stomach, with Wm. Robinson & Co as guarantors at 50 cents.
A man favors simple summer travel wearing old clothes while a woman envisions new outfits as essential. The exchange reflects differing priorities in leisure styles and fashion expectations.
Irvinville resident A T Barber keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand for sudden attacks. He calls it one of the best medicines he has seen and says a bottle in his room has helped during several colic episodes. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
Memorial Day events for Brimfield soldiers were held by G L Fort Post B A R Tuesday afternoon with a parade headed by the Brimfield band. The Brimfield Opera House hosted speeches by Rev G P Snedaker and address by orator Rev G P Snedaker. After services at the hall the procession moved to the cemetery for graves decoration and reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg speech.
Elmwood captures athletic title with 98.5 points at Elmwood fairgrounds on May 26, Brimfield 64.5, Princeville 42, Chillicothe and Averyville follow. Declamation honors go to Charles Custer Chillicothe and Albert Geigner Princeville with top grades from Velma Hayes Scrimfield and Isla Southland Princeville among others. Judges: T. C. Burgess Bradley Polytechnic W. E. Ludenbeel Macomb Normal H. H. Griffith Knox.
Prof McTaggart spent Tuesday in Washington during examination week. The Juniors welcome Susie Yerby back to school. Seniors are busiest, with Juniors serving them. The wood area of the large mid fern is sought for. Chorus trains for Commencement with first practice in the hall on Wednesday. The baccalaureate address was delivered by Rev. Snedaker at the Congregational church Sunday evening. Class and teacher chairs wore colors, echoed by Juniors as ushers. Elmwood’s Inter Scholastic Meet was a highlight last Friday. Brimfield boasts a strong school ranking second among eight. The rally cry “Hayes” and “Evernden” echoed in the afternoon and evening. The community could not do without them.
Local garden market lists plants for sale including sweet potato tomato cabbage pepper mango cayenne sage celery and ego plante all in season. Prices not stated.
Cuban diarrhoea is described as severe for U S soldiers returning from Cuba. A testimonial from Mrs Minnie Jacobs of Houston, Texas, claims Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband after doctors failed. The ad notes availability at Wm Robinson & Co.
A lawyer warns that even questionable guidance about legal tender can mislead clients. The article notes concerns about proper currency rules and highlights the need for professional verification before accepting or advising on monetary payments.
Mrs Lindsay of Fort William Ontario suffered years from dyspepsia and stomach pain. A druggist advised Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She reports great relief and no further suffering since use. For sale by Wm Robinson & Co.
A Harlan Michigan merchant Geo L Chubb promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine. The ad claims rapid cure for coughs and colds and urges keeping it at home for prompt treatment. Sold by Wm Robingon Co.
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