Notes and notices from Brimfield and surrounding towns
Local notes cover weather and crops with cherries and rye harvests, plus business and social updates from Elmwood Peoria and Galesburg. items include sales at Miss Petersons Millinery Brimfield, a July 4 picnic, a proposed baby marriage law coming July 1 and a Decatur boy accident report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Pacey
Elmwood
Dungan & Co
Walter Wilson
Peoria
Ed McClellan
Edna Graham
Asinnie Marvin
Foley Honey and Tar Cures Longstanding Asthma Says Davenport Woman
Mrs. Adolph Busing of Davenport reports that a twelve year struggle with severe cold and asthma was cured by one fifty cent bottle of Foley Honey and Tar. The note credits the remedy with saving years of suffering and mentions local retailer Wm. Robinson & Co. Also noted is a wealthy American lady who had a seashell lashed bathtub made during a West Indies trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Buesing
West Third St
Davenport
Town
Wm. Robinson
West Indies
Electric Bitters Restores Health for Kidney Disease
A Cherokee Indiana man, C. F. Collier, credits Electric Bitters with curing his failing kidneys and back pain after severe depression. He reports sitting without a cushion now and recommends the tonic for weak kidneys liver or stomach. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Wm. Robinson & Co
Quote on virtue and life ideals from Boston Globe
A reflective line from the Boston Globe argues that society would improve if men focused less on making good and more on living as good individuals. It frames virtue as a daily life standard rather than a measured achievement.
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Boston Globe
Just What Everyone Should Do
Mr A T Barber of Irvinville Georgia keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for instant use. He reports quick relief from colic and diarrhoea and says it is the best medicine he has used. Sold by Wm Robinson Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Barber
Irvinville
Wm. Robinson & Co
Illinois State Fair premium list shows expanded rings and bigger prizes
The secretary of the state board of agriculture announces the 1905 Illinois State Fair premium list for September 30 to October 7. Highlights include doubled premiums in paddle and combination rings and light horse, improved cattle sheep and swine classifications, and a $50,000 total, with a new barn for at least 150 stalls. The Woman's Board leads domestic science in the Woman's building a week before and during the fair. Information and premium lists are available from secretary W C Garrard in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Era
General Assembly
John C. Cook
Springfield
Frank Prather
Williamsville
M. P. Berry
Carthage
W.C. Garrard
Springfeld
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Rated Best By Harlan Merchant
Local advert praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best treatment for coughs and colds, claiming rapid cure. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home for instant use and notes sales by Wm. Robinson & Co in Harlan Michigan area.
Plants for Sale by J. A. Pewee
Sweet potato tomato cabbage pepper mango cayenne sage celery and egg plants offered in season by J. A. Pewee. Readily available for gardeners seeking fresh plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Pewee
Found a Cure for Dyspepsia in Fort William Woman
Mrs. 8 Linpesy of Fort William Ontario suffers long with dyspepsia and stomach pains. After using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets on a druggist suggestion she reports great improvement and urges others to try them. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linpesy
Fort William
Ontario
Canada
Chamberlain
Wm. Robinson & Co
Threshermen Prepare Machinery for Coming Season
The threshermen are busy getting their equipment ready as work is set to begin in a few weeks.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Cure for Bowel Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a sure cure for bowel and stomach diseases including headache and biliousness. Sold at Wm Robinson & Co s drug store for 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Also notes a bumper hay crop this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Wm. Robineson & Co
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Widely Praised by Hope User
“No secret about it” reads a testimonial from D. L Gregory of Hope Texas praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for healing fever sores sore eyes and other injuries. The note mentions it is sold at Wm. Robinson & Co.’s drug store and encourages readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
D. L Gregory
Hope
Tex
Wm. Robinson & Co
Brimfield Post Office Hours And Mail Closes
Brimfield Post Office opens 7:00 to 12 and 1:00 to 7:30. Mail closes at 8:10 a.m. and 4:60 p.m. Tos Johnson, Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Jonxson
Brimfield Church Listings and Local Societies
Brimfield directory entry lists churches with pastors, service times, Sunday School, and youth meetings. Includes St Josephs Mass schedule, confessions, choir practice, and Holy Mass variations by season. Also notes fraternal lodge meetings, court of honor, camp, and fire company schedules with officers and meeting nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
A. Marx- Ville
Notice on Boarders in Montana Hotel
A Montana hotel issue warns boarders paid by day week or month that those who do not settle may be taken by the neck. The terse notice is signed Life in Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
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Ooten Hee
W. Reed
Pearis Land
Knight Donnelly Co
Chicago
Dr. Cole
Galesburg
Miss Peterson
F. H. Hernett
Robert Culbertson
Spoon River
H.C. Corcoran
Tiskilwa
Hill’s
Windle
Princeville
Hearst
Ilinois
Fisher Buggy Co
H. W. Fisher
Fisher
Busiess
Peoria Star
Decatur
Raymond Clendenin
Kewanee Star Courier
Cady Bros
Foley
Nh. 9
Cardui
J. A. Reed
Reed’s Auction House
Main Street
Ill
Harlan, Mich
Bros
Young Feopis
L. Fort Post
G. C. Grozz
Brimfield District
U. W. A. Benorieto
Appison Pacry
Royal Neiasors
Arnholt Camp
Mu. W. A.hall
MES
May Carson
Oracle
Ums
Carrick Arber
Fratrenal Reserve Life Association
Brimfield Lodge No
Woodmen Hall
A. Pacry
W. L. Hayward
The
Methodist Church
Mary E. Capy
Presmus
NeTrie St.Loway
Cor
Brimfield Fire Company
A. Packy
L. G. Gapy
Adams and
Main Streets
Mayer Bldg
Corner
Adams & Hamilton Eta
D. M Mayer
Illinois
Osan
Joseph Hit
Bersa
the Childrens Et HN
Mirvaricnd
Ciees Ballard
Snow
Robinso
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