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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
5
Comforting to Stout People Cathartic Tableta
A fragment describes Woley cathartic tablets touted as regulators for digestion. It claims they prevent discomfort after meals and improve general feel, noting a single skeptical claim about a "bone person" who uses them constantly feeling thinned and more contorted. The text mentions Geo Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woley
Geo Howard
Man Below Angels Quote Sparks Debate
A provocative line quotes God creating man slightly below angels, sparking discussion on belief in human nature and reason, with readers weighing theological and philosophical implications.
Citrolax Laxative Ad Promises Quick Gentle Relief
An old styled advertisement touts Citrolax as the top laxative for constipation and digestive discomfort. It claims fast action with pleasant taste resembling lemonade and promises painless, thorough flushing, attributing the claim to Geof Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Geof Howard
Picture Value Tied to Frame Beauty, Judges Say
Art observers contend that the worth of a canvas is judged more by its frame than its subject. Critics argue framing influences perception, while collectors note craftsmanship adds to overall impact and sale appeal.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Health
An old disinfectant style ad touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a health remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. It claims the pills purify the blood prevent toxins and keep the bowels free and healthy. A Geo Howard is named in the ad with a 25 cent price point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwars
Palmerston tale and aging respect in old era humor
A collection of anecdotes and reflections on Palmerston visiting a Cambridge school and the respect due to elders. It includes a light satire on mistaken titles and a critique from Woman's Home Companion about aging not entitling deference, with examples of stubborn, bullying elders and misguided respect.
Jamie Frazer Lights Up Church Sermon Roundtable
A well known resident Jamie Frazer surprised many with a quick retort during a church service. The minister lamented parishioners sleeping, calling Jamie an idiot for staying awake. Jamie coolly replied that if he hadn’t been awake he would have slept as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Frazer
Jamie
Value of human life in building costs debated in New York
A speaker argues that human life is valued beyond dollars and notes that in major New York buildings the cost of lives is factored into estimates. The comment highlights how contractor figures may implicitly account for risk and safety in tall constructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Living Amusing Others and the 90 Percent
Roughly ten percent of the population keeps busy entertaining others in all forms of amusements from grand opera to street fairs and sports. The remaining ninety percent are the patrons who sustain this vast entertainment industry through support and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oifeuses
Three Philosophers Hat Tale Turns On Fate
A humorous moral from Lippincott’s Magazine about three students of philosophy on a hill. A wind scatters hats, the pessimist and optimist chase, the third man sits unmoved. The optimist recovers hats for all, while the third reveals he is a fatalist who believes his own hat will return to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott
Fresh Air Habits for Clean Indoor Air Quality
The article advises airing strategies to improve home air quality. It emphasizes cellar cleanliness, using windows to vent impure air, and keeping top floor windows slightly open. It also notes airing bedrooms in the morning, ventilating bathrooms and kitchens, and the living room before sleep to remove used air.
Forget You Wilkes In Westminster Hall Tale
A Wall Street Journal note recalls a lord chancellor during George III's reign who praised his sovereign's bounty yet faced Wilkes in Westminster hall. After an impassioned speech against regency he quipped may my God forget me. Wilkes responded forget you, damned first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George III
House of Lords
John Wilkes
Westminster Hall
Wilkes
Wall Street Journal
Arranging Wild Flowers in Simple Vessels
The passage advises gathering flowers from fields woods or garden and arranging them in a loose bouquet as they grew. It recommends using ordinary vessels like a brown unglazed pot a gray Chinese ginger jar or an earthen crock for an artistic effect and notes the pleasure in selecting the right vessel and arranging the blooms.
Special Crop Bulletins Boost Farm Profits and Knowledge
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee issues Special Crop Bulletins advising soil care drainage and fertilization, crop rotation, and real farmer experiences. Bulletins are costless, advertising free, and emphasize fertilizers’ long term advantage with practical, illustrated guidance. The potato bulletin highlights potatoes as a major American staple and money maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Sail Improvement Committee
Henry G Bell
University of Maine
Iddle West Soil Improvement Committee
Potato Bulletin
United States
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Pam
Doctor Butler
Trinity
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Palmerston
Cambridge
Butler
Mr. Butler
Eton
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Sherwin
R. Johnson »& Sons
Henry G. Bell
Middle West Self Committee
Raperionse
He Valiant
Hallie Erminie “Rives
Southland
Toust
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