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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
4
Community snippets mention sales at Lumber Yard and Archers, visits by Miss Maud Hasselbacher, and farming updates on racks, crops, and fruit. Obituaries and local events include deaths near Peoria, bride announcements, church and cemetery news, and a forthcoming rural schools commencement at Bradley Institute with scholarships and perfect attendance badges.
Massachusetts lawmaker Bob Luce of Somerville touts newspapers as a substitute for anthracite coal. He cites a Boston fire at a press clipping bureau showing newspapers burn slowly and hard, even when flames melt metal. He urges adoption of this simple, affordable alternative amid fluctuating coal prices. Also an employment ad seeks trustworthy reps for a wealthy firm with weekly 2100 pay plus expenses.
The notice extols North Carolina as a land of superior climate, water, and manufacturing facilities with strong poultry, fruit, and vegetable farming prospects. It highlights Pinebluff growers with refined marketing channels and claims a ten hour ride from New York City and rapid fruit shipments to Washington. Written by J T Patrick of Pinebluff, Moore County.
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