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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
3
From Howard County a four story farm sits near Fayette. Owner Charles Ridgeway shows clover fields with rich coal beneath and a coal bed beneath that yields fine building bricks. An apple orchard atop the shale coal clover suggests great wealth in Missouri per the Columbia Herald.
The passage contrasts modern law students with a sixteenth century Toulouse student’s day. From 4 AM wake to 6 PM study and evening Greek or Latin readings, the schedule emphasizes relentless study, brief recreation, and religious observances, as noted in Memoirs of Henri de Mesmes. A separate anecdote about hiring a gardener ends with a proverb on judging people by patched overalls rather than looks.
A tourist asks about snakebite remedies and the mountaineer replies with a practical first step, reflecting the humorous exchange captured by the Philadelphia Press.
A former coffee drinker credits Postum Food Coffee with easing nervousness and improving health. She recalls initial failure, then success after following directions to boil fifteen minutes, noting better mood and steadier nerves in herself and children. The ad promotes Postum as a healthier alternative and references Health Classic literature.
A collage of quips from New York and Washington papers notes social foibles and public curiosities. Jokes about actresses, marriages, finance, weather, and celebrity gaffes mingle with sparse notes on farmers, kings, and scientists. The column sketches a playful panorama of early 20th century media humor.
A Newark Press piece laments lost ancient secrets from steel ink dyes and building mortars. The architect warns today’s methods fail against medieval quality while relics endure. a Wellington tale closes with a mad visitor spared by calm wit and polite retreat.
A Utah pioneer, J. W. Browning of Ogden, recalled crossing the Plains in 1848 and details a past diabetes scare. He credits Donn's Kidney Pills for lasting health, noting his age, 75, and that he remains active. Foster-Milburn Co. advertises the medicine at 50 cents a box. Also mentions a quip about spelling reform and a promotion for Allen's Foot-Ease with shoe comfort benefits.
In Median Res a dialogue shows Gar rela describing recent activity. He mentions three days of work under the head of unfinished business and notes he has just moved into a new house. The exchange hints at ongoing tasks and a change of residence.
A historic advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative for nursing mothers and women with fatigue, weakness, or gynecologic complaints. It claims alcohol free glyceric extract, lists ingredients, and invites readers to request a free booklet from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y.
Mrs Henry Porter of Albion Nebraska reports a past six month scalp illness covering head and neck with penny sized sores and hair loss. After six months she used Cutiura Remedies, saw improvement in a week and complete recovery in three weeks, seven years ago.
A fragmentary notice from Scranton Pennsylvania about selling a farm for 50000 and moving to the city. It warns against signing a friend’s bond and advises obtaining a bond, directing readers to write for particulars or see the agent at the County Seat. It states the company issues surety bonds and lists capital and surplus over 1 000 000.
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