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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
3
In Tibur Bezan and Nikka infiltrate Beran Tokaiji’s Yugoslavian gypsy camp in Stambou seeking shelter after a burglary. They divide the loot with Giorgi Bordu and Jakka, win favor with the chief, and tour quarters including a garden oasis and a Byzantine hall in a teeming thieves’ fortress.
In New York Hugh Cheany and Jack Nash chase a dying uncle who speaks of a concealed treasure. Across London and Constantinople a web of allies and rivals forms with Gypsy leader Was Mikail and archaeologist Vernon King guiding a perilous quest to the Bucoleon palace treasure.
Nikka proposes a daring ruse to infiltrate Tokalji's criminal lair by disguising as terrified friends and using Watkins as a decoy. Hugh and Jack would follow, feign alarm, and demand admission at the gate, hoping Tokalji's men will let them in for bluff and leverage. The plan hinges on bold deceit and police distraction.
A London Chronicle style piece extols laughing at fault-finders. It notes both men and women excessively nitpick and how humor disrupts their rhythm. Subtle jests and leg pulling are proposed as safe weapons to deflate their attacks without overt mockery.
The American Tree Association warns that bags and disease cut tens of thousands of trees annually, boosting lumber costs. Trees, like children, must be kept in good health to ensure supply.
Two old friends meet after years one has married. The bachelor explains he planned never to marry until he found the ideal woman. After four years he did, but she was seeking the deaf man. The remark ends with a sharp, humorous sting about mistaken matchmaking.
Rogers Hornsby aims to tie Dutch Wagner’s eight year NL batting title record. He has won seven crowns, six with the Cardinals and last season with the Braves. His 1929 chase comes as Cubs contend for the pennant, with past averages cited and comparisons to Honus Wagner.
Notes cover diverse sports topics including St Louis women free entry to soccer games, Yale Athletic Association surplus of 215000, Kansas City golf with 21000 players across 21 courses, a 350000 national stadium planned in Bogota, lacrosse adopting scouting methods, Penn State golf serving as newspaper business manager, Morris family success in British Open, rising Czech interest in tennis football and other sports, Harvey Frick’s marathon record, French caddies majority silent to players, and Olympian Fields golf venue in Chicago with million-dollar clubhouse as a national open tournament hub.
In Prague Czechoslovakia nineteen gypsies reportedly confessed to a dozen cannibalism cases. The attorney general doubted the boastful claim but an investigation found undeniable evidence that the nomads had eaten human beings. Two of the gypsies were women.
The Commercial Casualty Insurance Co announces a new accident and sickness policy for ages 16 to 70 that pays 25 weekly and 5,000 for accidental death, costing 10 per year. No medical exam. 5 days free inspection. Return if not satisfied. no payment until you review.
A Newcastle Courier quip suggests a future reporter may seek immortality by declaring no knowledge about almost everything, framing irony around media ambition and self awareness.
Toledo Blade reports a humorous exchange with a doctor about a new patient with flu symptoms. The piece blends light humor with a glimpse of hospital speed and patient flow.
A longtime physician reflects on 47 years in practice and endorses natural treatment for constipation. He cautions against drastic purges, recommending Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non habit forming option and urges daily bowel movement with a bottle from the druggist or a free sample by mail.
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