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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
A reflective piece citing Jefferson and a renewed Declaration amid modern greed and inequality. It laments a society that stifles newborns and the poor, condemns monopoly power, and calls for a renewed Declaration asserting equal rights and humanity. Edmond Vance Opie signed the piece.
A child narrates a dawn to night Fourth of July in vivid, chaotic terms. Firecrackers, lemonade, and homemade chaos mark a busy morning and afternoon as family and neighbors celebrate. The narrator notes brave sentiments, family lore, and a wish for more fireworks, ending with a nightly drift to sleep dreaming of sails.
A description recalls redcoats firing sky rockets at bold youths on the moonlit scene, calling them young rebels and impudent rascals amid a tense encounter.
A cautionary passage urges readers to avoid risky fireworks behavior. It warns about handling lighted crackers, testing fuses, aiming explosives at others, and leaving smoldering devices nearby. The message stresses that careless use can ruin a joyful day and cause lasting sadness.
A critique of Independence Day celebrations noting how loud celebrations disturb neighbors and blur the meaning of liberty. The piece argues that freedom includes respecting others and warns against turning liberty into tyranny echoing colonial resistance. It urges readers to evaluate their own conduct on the birthday of American independence.
The author urges readers to examine motives and daily life before celebrating independence. It questions whether individuals contribute to freedom or widen gaps between employers and workers, emphasizing thoughtful action toward liberty for all.
A patriotic exhortation praising the American flag as a symbol of Liberty and global hope. It urges citizens to honor the flag, cherish home, and pledge steadfast support in life and death, inspired by the battles of forebears.
Tired Timothy rejects the glorious Fourth resting on fresh hay, finding fault with the fireworks and celebration. Weary William questions the fuss as Timothy sighs, voicing weary indifference to the holiday spectacle.
A fragmentary note describes a boy rising at 12 01 as the Fourth of July festivity begins. The brief mentions a LAW bulletin and contrasts early morning disruption with the boy’s readiness.
A Los Angeles Times correspondent describes the Gila monster as dangerous to shun more than a rattlesnake. It can move rapidly when frightened and uses its tail to spring. The bite is likened to a dissecting knife, delivering a deadly poison through fermented froth on its teeth, with tales of dramatic encounters in Tucson and beyond.
Emma Thursby recalls handling The Star Spangled Banner at Gilmore’s concerts and the crowd’s reaction including the emperor’s visible emotion. The piece also cites anecdotes about a Baltimore congressman and a quip about an umbrella in a Washington train episode.
Reports in Rome suggest the Duke of Aosta will be relieved of command of the garrisons in Naples and reassigned elsewhere. The move is said to stem from appeals by his wife, former Princess Ellen of Orleans, who finds him too attractive for Naples society. The duke is described as handsome, graceful, and gay, and has been a favorite among local ladies since his arrival.
The column covers invalid oral contracts with school boards, police and highway tax rules for male inhabitants, and how apartment agreements are read in court. It discusses bankruptcy effects on debts, gifts from parents as advancements, and when such gifts affect inheritance without a will.
An elderly Black man enters a New York drug store and struggles to recall his purpose. He stammers and repeats phrases to convey he seeks "my nickul's watch" as the clerk presses for details. The moment leaves the clerk puzzled by the request and the man's memory lapse.
A garbled excerpt hints at a wealthy society woman described with admiration. The text is incomplete, offering stray dialogue about wealth and acquaintances without a clear event or full identities. The readable portion suggests social status themes rather than a definite narrative.
A historical note describes Dr Pierce and the Golden Medical Discovery using glycerine and heat to treat weak liver indigestion and lingering catarrhal throat conditions. It claims endorsements by various schools of medicine and urges prompt treatment to prevent progression to consumption.
The Southern Workman describes African farming prowess noting the Bongos grow diverse garden plants around huts and practice irrigation. The Angolas in the Kongo district employ practical irrigation. The Wachangu terraced hillsides use water tunnels and banana stem conduits to divert streams to all crops.
Mrs Zana Miller of Union City Michigan recalls her infant suffering from Cuban itch. After trying doctors with no relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Within two weeks the child fully recovered at a cost of seven cents and she would have paid more to save him.
A brief trade item notes that a "Single binder" wire cigar costs dealers more than ordinary 5c cigars but allows use of higher grade tobacco. It cites Lewis' Factory in Peoria as the source of the product and price, indicating premium quality.
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