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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR from The Brimfield News shows garbled text on topics including straw- Dernies and cubists, with nonsensical phrases about farming, cold storage eggs, and a historic silk hat style. No clear event or persons are identifiable.
Springfield reports the House and Senate may adjourn June 28 as they near the end of the session. A notable item is a joint resolution to reconvene June 29 to consider veto messages from the governor under the rules. The tobacco of legislative maneuvering continues with debate over various bills and procedural questions.
Rolla Endicott, engineer for the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railway, was fatally hurt while walking on the C E I tracks near Danville, stepping aside for a train but was struck on an adjoining track. He was 32, married with two children. The news item also notes various unrelated local notices from Freeport to Springfield and other communities.
Bloomington reports Charles G Preble and Joseph Stoughton in a near fatal revolver duel over a long standing grievance near Lexington. Chicago Evanston police seek thief who took valuable Babylonia tablets and institute seal. Marion sees George C Heyde of Heyde Hardware die by self inflicted gunshot after months of illness. Niantic Italian Louis Benademingo escapes death due to Bam Criso’s missed shots. East St Louis Justice Chandler adopts midnight court sessions. Lava Capia and Thomas Givin acknowledge intent to plead guilty for careless driving. Springfield reports fatal illness in a two and a half year old Mount Pulaski infant from corn ingestion. Hillsboro woman Margaret Hremer elopes with Telhorn 26. Bloomington Myers Tavern in Eureka moved to farm use. Moonington raises funds for Methodist education. Cairo experiences rumor driven exodus linked to Froggy James lynching history amid floods and sewer break. Galesburg Knox College prize winners Grace Wells and Caroline Mechlur in a debate. Pana marks James Lynn 108th birthday with 14S guests. huge cake. Quincy Albert Maas survives steamer wave and drowning scare. Ravanna Ray Ober dies from chloroform for toothache. A humorous slice on domestic life contrasts patient husband and wife. Washington notes a natural history beetle caper with a scarf pin. Harpers Weekly quips on a moving rumor about street numbering.
A Chicago man credits Grape Nuts with restoring digestion and appetite after years of discomfort. He states after four packages his stomach is normal, he eats with relish, and he feels stronger. The letter, sponsored by Postum Co., touts benefits to body, brain, and nerves and invites readers to try The Road to Wellville.
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