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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
6
New York furriers report a brisk autumn to spring run with peltry coats selling fast. Prices soar as sable, Hudson seal, mink and beaver furs dominate demand, while shoppers seek high quality over cheaper options. The article notes lavish spending in New York and widespread inflation affecting fashion choices and social perceptions.
Illinois officials report the death of Joseph Newman assistant food and dairy commissioner at 56 in Elgin. A Dixon opera house fire causes 125000 loss. Illinois Evangelical conference to meet in Naperville April 15 with Bishop Breyfogel presiding. Women veterans gain role in American Legion. Census under scrutiny as Rockford dispute noted. Fort Sheridan widow James Sweeney linked to a separate fire. Jacksonville voters approve higher taxes to raise teacher salaries. Joliet to compensate Henrietta Obrecht for death of her husband at water works. Stand ard Oil’s Woodriver refinery to expand at 5 million cost with 25 percent more workers. Aurora gas utility seeks rate changes for 50 cent gas charges.
Delegates rushed to submit ideas for changes in the Illinois Constitution during a final week window. McCormick urged state wide action to streamline local and state governments and curb taxation while warning against overreaching legislative power.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a tonic that cools and cleanses the scalp, nourishes hair roots, and purportedly stops hair loss while improving life, brightness, color and thickness after a few uses. It promotes purchasing at drug or toilet counters.
The ad warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts daily to flush kidneys and relieve symptoms. An external Hall's Catarrh Medicine pitch offers $10,000 for cures, with internal use and blood action claimed.
Public health style notice promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims to cleanse stomach liver and bowels and highlights a fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle. The message urges mothers to choose the California brand.
Advert declares large quantities of Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine and Triner’s Angelica Bitter Tonic sold out, urging dealers to stock up. It lauds Tunner’s Elixir for cleansing without griping, appetite boost, and overall vigor, and promotes Triner’s Cough Sedative and Antipatrin gargle for colds and throat issues.
An advertisement promotes Garfield Tea as a natural constipation remedy made from carefully selected herbs and sold at all drug stores. The copy argues that many luxuries are mere imitations.
Lettered testimonials hail Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as remedies for women's health from girlhood to middle age. Mrs Kitchen of Rock Island credits renewed strength and relief from heat flashes and dizziness. Mrs Martin of Elgin recalls a full course restoring health after irregularity and motherhood. Mrs Peck of Ludlow Place touts Pellets for liver issues, headaches, and constipation, noting saved doctor bills.
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