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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes threats of a strike by teddy bear makers. The item hints at broader unrest in art and industry, referencing historic figures and cultural shifts, while weaving in disjointed lines about safes, finance, and societal change.
Illinois residents read of a sweeping inquiry into the $1,000,000 voting machine contract with Chicago’s Election Board. The senate concurred to a resolution for a twelve member committee to examine the matter, with a focus on legality and oversight of the procurement. The report mentions support from Lucas Hutts of Peoria and a lone vote against the resolution.
Horace Earl a Joliet candy merchant in delirium attempted to kill his wife with a gun then wrecked his store interior and threw candy and soda fixtures at passers by hit by flying glass was arrested The event follows a spree that injured Mary Callahan a school girl and drew local police attention with Earl under charges in Joliet Pana and Springfield reports reference other local crimes and public notices.
Rockford lieutenant governor Barratt O'Hara and the union vice commission will visit Rockford on Thursday May 1 with a meeting at the Second Congregational church to be addressed by O'Hara and accompanying senators. Other notes cover arson arrests in Villa Grove, refugee aid in Shawneetown, courthouse actions on smoke rules, and local civic briefs from Joliet Champaign and Rockford including women workers protesting an eight hour day.
A vintage advertisement touts Resinol Soap and Restnol Ointment as cures for itching skins eczema rash ringworm and pimples. It claims quick relief and free samples by mail from Baltimore with doctors and druggists endorsing the products.
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