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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1922

Page

3

Fourth of July tribute to American wars and heroes

A long reflective piece tracing Independence Day significance from 1776 to World War I and beyond. It celebrates the flag, national unity, and the valor of soldiers from the Revolution through the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I, urging reverent remembrance and nation worship. It recalls Washington, Lincoln, and other leaders, and honors both Northern and Southern figures for a united country.

John Dickinson Washington Lincoln United States of America America Philippines France Jefferson John Adams Franklin Sherman Livingston Concord Marion Wayne Stark John Paul Jones Andre Hale Molly Pitcher Monmouth Hull Bramnbridge Decatur Constitution United States Seven Seas Jackson New Orleans Mississippi Mexico Scott Taylor Kearney Vera Cruz Chapultepec Stara and Bars San Juan Hill Wheeler Roosevelt Cactus Plains Virginia Vermont Belleau Wood Chateau-Thierry Argonne Pershing Las Guasimas San Juan Hin el Caney Santiago Manila Bay Pollu

Family Dispute Over Marriage Ends in Witty Exchange

A daughter protests a arranged marriage fearing poverty. The father forbids the match, arguing moral and financial concerns. The daughter retorts that without money there can be no marriage license, turning the dispute into a witty standoff.

Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It

A newspaper ad claims thousands suffer kidney trouble without realizing it. Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root is praised as a mild healing remedy with high success. An insurance examiner notes kidney issues are common among applicants. Sample bottles offered for ten cents by mail from Kilmer Co.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton

Objection to Show Pillows Ruins Weekend Sleep

A popular bachelor vents about guest room pillows ruining his nights. He laments the bulky show pillows that cannot be comfortably adjusted, contrasting with well-suited personal pillows kept out of sight during the day. The New York Sun quotes the quip on pillow comfort.

New York Sun

Girl Wins Oxford Honors Essay Prize Exclusive

Miss Jessie H Fleming becomes the first woman to win the Arnold essay prize at Oxford University. She joins a list of notable former prizewinners including the late Lord Bryce and Professor Dicey. The story notes kindness as a virtue amid difficult people, but values it nonetheless.

Oxford Jessie H. Fleming Oxford University Lord Bryce Professor Dicey

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