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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
10
A stream of visits and social notes from Peoria and nearby towns mixes with military updates. Families, students, and workers travel for weekends, visits, and leave, while a Bradley College graduate enlists and local craft shows hint at wartime shortages and drafts.
On June 14 the flag will mark 165 years since its 1777 birth. The piece notes its meaning as a symbol of liberty and democracy, honors those serving in wartime, and urges an American reception and display to celebrate Flag Day in 1942.
For sale items include Conn clarinet, work horse, bed and Davenport, and a 3 year old bull. Inquiries to News office. various phone numbers and names listed. Also seed corn No 119 noted as excellent with high germination, ready to sow, yoked with farm commentary.
The Market section shows corrected pricing for the week including new oats at 44 and wheat at 104, beans new at 153, hogs 14 25, shelled corn values for No 2 177 No 1 80, and S&helled 7S with updated hog and bean figures. Prices subject to confirmation and Wednesday evening update.
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