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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment markets Alien's Foot-Ease and a questionable horse meat claim. It references a dealer, a border sale, a free sample balloon, and an address for B. Olmsted, with scattered illegible lines and ad-like promises.
A historical notice promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women. It claims the formula contains no narcotics or habit forming ingredients and urges readers to request a booklet with the ingredients and medical authorities’ endorsements, mailing to Buffalo New York.
The Irish case cites Justice Johnson commenting on actions by Bright and George Peabody in Castlereagh and Castletown Connel to aid tenants. They hired boatmen, fished near the river, and engaged constables for law and land dealings. Coins passed during a tense river crossing referenced a bribe of shillings.
An advertisem ent touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as preventing friction and wear on stockings and saving on stocking bills. It warns that imit ations abound and that genuine articles are supported by advertising and endorsements. The piece urges buyers to seek the genuine product and avoid counterfeit versions.
A fall passenger asks about a handsome man on horseback in Seeing Chicago. The chauffeur notes he is a distinguished citizen and a mounted policeman, but the passenger is told they do not know his name.
The world’s tallest tree is an Australian gum tree, Eucalyptus regnans, in the Cape Otway range, reaching at least 415 feet. Gum trees grow rapidly. a tree in Florida reportedly rose 40 feet in four years and another in Guatemala 120 feet in twelve years.
A garbled report notes a large tobacco purchase claiming the Lewis factory becomes a leading U S tobacco grader and holder after a guaranteed selection. Details are uncertain due to OCR errors.
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and captions from multiple papers. The strains of early 20th century dialogue touch on settlers hardships, hotel scarcity, car sales pitches, maternal guilt, and college coaching contracts in a patchwork of light notes.
The 1816 year described as a no-summer era with January mild and June snow. Winter and spring were cold, May plants failed, and frost and snow persisted into summer. July 4 saw ice, August frost blasted crops, and London reports warned of no summer. Danbury News notes Great privation yet fish and game saved some.
Australian cricketer Bonner attended a London celebration for Dr Samuel Johnson in 1885. He proposed Bonner’s health and remarked that he would choose Johnson’s revered memory over his own cricket triumphs, highlighting humility amid fame.
Mrs Lizzle EB Sledge of 540 Jones Avenue Selma Alabama recounts severe black skin spots and itching that resisted two doctors. After a single set of Cuticura Remedies was used for six months the eruptions vanished and no symptoms returned for three years.
A stage performer requests poached eggs at breakfast but learns the eggs will not poach. The waiter explains the eggs are in a “dog town” condition where theater folks come to try plays, making poaching impossible.
Wm H Walter of Chatsworth NL reports years of kidney disease with severest side and back pain and dark urine. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with quick relief and eventual cure, noting weight loss followed by normal weight. Sold by all dealers 65 cents a box Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
A playful exchange notes a man named Louis who appears at every table of thirteen guests. The quip suggests the enduring omen that Louis is always present when the number thirteen is reached, a nod to superstition and courtly lore.
The article explains the manufacture of silk from wood pulp and notes Europe guards the process closely. It contrasts imitation silk priced lower than real silk but higher than mercerized cotton.
A testimonial letter highlights Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female complaints. Mrs Pree McKitrick of Farge Wisconsin reports relief from irregularities and fatigue after following the medicine's directions. The notice invites women to write for information and underscores the promise of health.
Women with female weakness urged to contact Mrs Pinkham of St Lyon Mass. Based on her experience she offers to diagnose from symptoms and provide prompt guidance for recovery. Her advice is free and presented as helpful and successful where others fail.
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