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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1906

Page

8

Foley's Honey and Tar touted as best cough remedy

A letter from A A Herren of Finch Ark claims Foley's Honey and Tar cured early consumption and aided coughs colds and lung trouble. The text also mentions kidney pain relief from Foley's Kidney Cure and endorsements from Wm Robinson & Co and Ho Thorne, a Buffalo coal operator, praising the products.

A A. Herren Finch Ark Foley Robmeon & Co HO Thorne Buffalo Cmse Rohinson

Death of John C. Slocum in 1906

John C. Slocum died June 2 1906 at age 69 near his birthplace. A thrifty farmer and devoted family man, he served 29 years as Ruling Elder at French Grove Presbyterian Church. Funeral held June 5 1906 with Rev J W Keller and Rev BR Pacey officiating.

John C. Slocum French Grove Presbyterian Church J. W. Keller BR. Pacey Brimfield

Cemetery Contributions From Local Fund Drive

Credit is given to named persons for cemetery fund gifts received by the treasurer since May 3 1906. The list includes John T Marriott Kenneth Grant Mira Anna Brooks Hugh B Bowman E L Gilbert C D Jones Mre Sarah E Wiley Mre J M Dungan Ben Coolidge Mre M A Cole Mrs Jozeph Bowman Mra Mary Hartz Ira C Catton Charlies Catton Mre Erastus Rynearson E Tf Learned R Murtlock Patick Chambers Howard Carson Miss Belle Maxwell Clarence Maxwell William Hoff Lyman Lamb Mre Eliza Ellis Mrs Harvey Camp plus totals. The cumulative contributions reach 3900 dollars as of June 6 1908.

John T. Marriott Kenneth Grant Mira Anna Brooks Hugh B. Bowman E. L Gilbert C D. Jones Sarah E. Wiley J. M. Dungan Ben Coolidge M.A Cole Jozeph Bowman Mary Hartz Ira C. Cat

Sunday Magazine as a premier rival in journalism

The Cariaco Record Herald Sunday Magazine is praised as a premier literary weekly. It pays $25,000 for Conan Doyle rights and publishes top fiction by leading authors with unmatched illustrations and cover design. The piece lauds its variety and high quality compared to major weeklies.

Middle West Cariaco Record- Herald Conan Doyle Sir Nigel Mountalies Anthony Hopes United States Sn Short

Alarming Condition from neglect of bowel and liver

An old advertisement warns of severe constipation from clogged bowels and torpid liver. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as the best gentle regulator of stomach and bowels, guaranteed by Wm Robinson & Co druggists, priced at 25 cents.

Dr. King Wm Robinson & Co Druggista

Cemetery Supper and Local Social Notices

Don’t miss the cemetery supper tomorrow night at the hall to support the cemetery fund. Philip Tolly and John Heaton are at the Brimfield Club House in Sand Point this week. Mrs Will Doran and her children visited her mother Mrs Thos Maher over the weekend. Laura M E church ladies will serve ice cream, cake and berries next Tuesday evening June 12 in the church parlors. all are invited.

Philip Tolly John Heaton Brimfield Club Sand Point Will Doran Alta Thos. Maher Laura M. E. Church

Brimfield Village imposes dog tax ordinance 1906

Ordinance No 24 requires dog owners in Brimfield to pay one dollar annually and display a collar tag. The village marshal may collect the tax and kill uncollected dogs after passage. Tax is due before June 1 each year. Passed June 4 1906. Cons Hayers, President. W R Weeks, Clerk.

Brimfield

Brimfield Village Spitting Ordinance Passed in 1906

Ordinance No. 25 bans spitting or vomiting on sidewalks within Brimfield. Offenders face a fine of one to three dollars per offense. Effective ten days after publication. Passed and approved June 4 1906. Cons Hayes President W R Weeks Clerk.

Village of Brimfield

Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure Amid Health Claims

In India deadly serpent bites are common yet Electric Bitters are hailed as a great restorative. 8 A Brown of Bennettaville SC says the tonic restored his wife after years of dyspepsia and a troubled liver. It is claimed to cure chills fever malaria biliousness back kidney and bladder disorders with a bold guarantee by Wm Robinson & Co druggists at 50 cents.

India Bennettaville SC. Saye Wm Robinson & Co

Didn't Get a Key From the Jeweler's Clock

A dialogue in a New York Weekly snippet shows Mrs Slimpurse and Mr Slimpurse debating a missing kitchen clock key. He notes the key was not obtained despite entering a jeweler's shop where Mrs Stuckup browsed pearls. He inquires about cleaning a diamond necklace, then exits.

Slimpurse

Arnica Balm Cures Severe Neck Sores Says Merchant

Chas Oswald of Mieneselaersville NY reports Bucklen’s Arnica Balm cured Seth Burch of “the ugliest sore on his neck” after a lockjaw injury. Balm claims to prevent blood poisoning and heal wounds burns and sores. 25 cents at William Robinson & Co's drug store.

Bucklen Chas Oswald Mieneselaersville Seth Burch Wm Robinson & Co

TACT MARK OF TRUE KINDNESS IN CIVIL DISCOURSE

Tact comes from the heart while policy stems from the head. Policy often serves selfish aims and can harm fairness. Tact avoids hurting feelings and presents truth gently, reflecting innate kindness without self motive.

Cured of Brights Disease by Kidney Care Product

Ge0 A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co New York reports long kidney disease relief after using Foley's Kidney Care. He says a half bottle brought relief and four bottles cured him. Prior to treatment he voided every fifteen minutes and passed brick dust or slime. he credits the remedy with saving his life. Wo. Robinson Co.

Geo. A. Sherman Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co N. Y Koley Foley Wo. Robinson * Co

Book agent hawks household hints in odd exchange

A Milwaukee Sentinel item recalls a book agent showing a second volume of Household Hints. The customer says it was useful, jokingly claiming on the second day it killed a rat, helped children smash cockroaches, and felled a cat from a fence, all in a light tone.

Milwaukee Sentinel

New Discovery Praised By Veteran Soldier

Willis T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health. He recommends the medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. Available at Wm Robinson Co druggists price 50c and 100. Trial bottle free.

Cuba Philippines Willis T. Morgan U. A Concord Dr. King New Hampshire Wm. Robinson & Co

Brimfield Directory Brimfield Directory Church and club notices

Brimfield churches list services and schedules for M. E. Church Central Conventional Church Baptist Church St Joseph s Church and parish details. Also local fraternal groups G A R K of P M W A Hall Brimfield Court of Honor Camp Gurds Woodmen Log e and Fire Company meet dates and officers.

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