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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
8
Notice calls hunters and shoppers to Hindle’s for bargains with phrases like save hunting and special values in house and barn paint lead oil varnish stationery books hats caps boots and shoes. It promises thousands of 5 and 10 cent goods to attract customers.
Archers orders, Marshalls wagon sighting, equinoctial storm due, Geo Wyman to Chicago Tuesday, coal abundant at Clark's bank east of town. HL Fisher selling three devices, two single trees and a double tree for 75c. Ed Littlefield improves home prep moving in. Medical journal notes one third die young. See 20th century wallpaper designs at D R Johnsons. Postmaster Strain leases Brown building for new town post office. John Brown birthplace house near Torrington Conn to be preserved by historical society. Sparrow season closed. sparrow census with Mather leading at 206, Blundy 175. Ballard's Horehound Syrup recommended for pulmonary troubles. Wm Robinson & Co. Pottstown fire destroys two buildings including schoolhouse. Conner of Keytesville reports M W A goat misadventure. Peoria extension of Davenport road doubtful. may be leased or canceled. Prof Ivison of Lonacening cures neuralgia via Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after years of pain.
Announcement from W. A. Marshall touts a well selected stock of implements machinery buggies and top quality hand made harness crafted from No 1 oak leather sold in this city. Promises honest dealing and urges the public to give a trial.
Advertisement notes that a sallow complexion and blotches indicate liver trouble and claims Dr Kings New Life Pills restore clear skin and rosy cheeks. Sold for 25 cents at Wm Robinson & Co's Drug Store.
Notice warns all persons not to hunt or trespass on the premises of C. Radley under penalty of prosecution. Signed by A. N. Sintoway and dated in the local notice format.
C. E. Templeton, the tax collector, announces daily receipt days in Brimfield at Farnum's harness shop except Thursdays when in Elmwood at Snyder's clothing store. The last day to pay taxes is Thursday, March 21.
Mrs W E Stangfvry of Brimfield advertises to do all kinds of carpet weaving with warp colors on hand. She claims readiness to work on short notice and offers skilled service.
Democratic voters are notified of caucuses in Brimfield village hall March 16 at 4 p m for nominating candidates for April 2 township offices and other business. A second caucus is set March 18 at 2 p m at Jubilee town hall to nominate candidates for town offices to be filled April 2, 1901.
Republican voters are asked to attend caucuses at Brimfield village hall on Saturday March 16 at 2 p m to nominate candidates and set dates for the April 2 1901 election. A second caucus will be held in Jubilee Town Hall on the same date at 2 p m to nominate candidates for the April 2 1901 election. By order of Township Committee.
F P Moran a Petersburg baker endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children with bad coughs and whooping cough noting it has given perfect satisfaction and contains no opium or harmful drug. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co.
A brief item referencing the General Practice area at 502 504 Y M C A Building in Peoria Illinois. The note notes the location and organizational context without further detail.
The article notes scientists have become able to forecast renewed volcanic activity by studying patterns in eruptions. Etna showed renewed activity in 1899 after a long quiescence, and Santorini is described as unresting with a predicted active period.
The article notes healing mud found in Sweden, shores of the Black Sea, Landes in France, St. Amandles-Eaux in the north, Piedmont, Venetia, Italy, Hungary, Poland, and renowned German and Austrian spas. It explains mud or moor baths are peat bog material mixed with local mineral waters, nonadhesive and easily rinsed from the skin after a warm douche. Immersion lasts from thirty minutes to five hours, with the same mud used throughout the course.
The French Academy of Sciences discussed whether ancient Egyptian wheat grains can germinate. They found the albumen in 6,000 year old tomb wheat unchanged, but the embryo altered and nonviable. A fresh embryo in old albumen would grow, explaining reported sprouting claims.
Finland churns nearly 40 million bushels of cereals annually and exports oats. Census counts show 300,650 horses, 2,398,183 cattle, 1,067,384 sheep, and 197,356 hogs. Milk and cheese surpluses reach 22,750,000 pounds and 400,000 pounds with dairy exports near 7,090,000 dollars.
Paint advert promotes T Hill offering Enamel Roof Paint for shingles or tin with guaranteed work and low prices. Highlights roofing paint as best roof paint and a guaranteed, affordable service.
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