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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
3
In a terse exchange the Professor claims a brick per a quart of water while the Pugilist retorts that his brother is no brick. The Professor questions the remark as the Pugilist says he never absorbed that much water in his life.
The average weight of hogs marketed in recent years is much lighter than in earlier decades. From 1870-79 hogs weighed about 275 pounds, 1880-89 about 257, 1890-99 about 289, and 1900-69 about 219 pounds. In short, hogs marketed 30 to 40 years ago averaged roughly one fourth heavier.
A fragment from a dialogue pits Maud against Ethel over propriety and romance. Ethel cites a principle of behavior while Maud defends bold proposals to Jack, reflecting social norms and ambitions in relationships.
W. B. Pulliam argues Dominican cacao, grown mainly in Cibao and by foreign operators in Leibo and Sabana de la Mar, could rise to a leading world position if soil, climate, and cultivation practices are improved. He notes proximity to New York aids freight and that initial capital is land and fencing, with modest ongoing costs.
A farmer pursues a escaped pig along the highroad as a neighbor in a buggy laughs. The farmer stays calm, jokes about a world racing scene, and notes the pig remains behind yet seemingly keeps the lead at times. The dialogue plays out with humor and steady patience.
Fragment of a dated crime dialogue shows a lone robber and a prisoner in a terse exchange. The text hints at a robbery and a plea or threat but is heavily garbled and difficult to interpret.
An article from The New York Commercial discusses Western Canada real estate prospects along Grand Trunk Pacific routes. It cites land values from eight to eighteen dollars per acre rising to fifty to one hundred dollars, with fertile soil, abundant water, and strong education systems in Winnipeg Saskatoon and Edmonton.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a domestic scene where a wife asks why her husband talks in sleep and mentions hidden memories. The rough quotes suggest a personal, possibly intimate dispute or confession during a late shift.
A patient recalls severe kidney trouble deemed hopeless by doctors. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, health gradually restored and no further kidney issues occurred. Endorses the product and urges readers to remember the Dean's storekeepers and price of 60 cents.
Clark Howell of Atlanta recounts the Georgia case where an elderly Black man was charged with stealing chickens. The defendant, defended by a young attorney, received a harsh sentence despite the crime being deemed proven beyond doubt. After sentencing the man said thank you and mused that he expected to be hanged rather than face the expected speech of his lawyer.
A Coca Cola promotional piece touts Coca Cola as delicious refreshing and thirst quenching for hot summer days. It invites readers to visit local soda fountains or bottled Coca Cola outlets and requests order of a booklet from The Coca Cola Company in Atlanta Georgia.
Nagget and Mrs. Nagget exchange wry lines about marriage. He quips that a wife treats her husband like bric-a-brac, while she urges him to reveal the punch line. The joke rests on a sharp reflection on value and control in relationships.
Distemper in horses and dogs is claimed cured by BPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE with every bottle guaranteed. The advertisement notes bottles sold last year and directs purchase through druggists or manufacturers. Mentions Spohn Medical Co. in Goshen Indiana and a remark on counterfeit happiness.
An OCR fragment lists antiseptic samples from Allen and Olmsted Le Roy New York eye salve tubes with no morphine and druggists for 25 cents. It promotes a Garfield herbal laxative and blood purifier and features teething syrup for children and a quip about popularity and flirtation.
A jumbled OCR fragment references moving plans and a quirky line about barbers and skin issues. It hints at a real reason for action and a kitten being sent to a recipient. The readable text is disjoint and lacks a coherent narrative or clear individuals, dates, or places.
Homeseekers or others interested in Southern opportunities are urged to write B. C. Prince Bainbridge, Ga for a beautiful illustrated booklet. The title promises honesty as best policy and references a Lewis' Singles Binder and a cigar.
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