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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
8
An absent minded clergyman recalls a moment when a neighbor's daughter walked with a bashful youth and prompted him with a call to join. He ends up prompting the couple about a church ceremony, exclaiming that with Maud's consent the sooner the better, after years of hesitation.
A Salem man Robert R Watts says Foley's Kidney Cure cured him after five years of kidney disease and unsuccessful treatments. He urges attention to kidneys during hot weather or after excessive drinking, noting his recovery after more than two bottles.
A jumble of notices lists Archer's lawn mowers and garden tools, a blacksmith shop, paint dealers, and a horse clipper service. It notes visits by Deputy Sheriff Ford and John Keyser, Jubilee college fund sales, and a Sioux-like mix of local undertakings. The piece also covers church activities, Sunday school plans, and a college game schedule for the Nebraska Indians versus Elmwood.
A newspaper feature touts Scott's Emulsion at drug stores with a sales claim spanning thirty years. It cautions customers that cod liver oil alternatives like wines and extracts are common, but may not be genuine cod liver oil.
Advertisement noting a free sample for Scott and Bowne chemists at 409 415 Pearl Street New York with a charge of 60 cents and a dollar price to all druggists.
A Livonia druggist recalls three customers cured of consumption by Dr King s New Discovery now in Graysville Missouri. One client nearly sold property to move to Arizona but changed plans after using the remedy. Described as the most wonderful medicine with cough cold throat and lung healing powers. Guaranteed by Wm Robinson & Co Druggists. 50c and 1 trial bottle free.
The state records show about 640000 horses and 2500 licensed automobiles. Officials note this reflects rural and urban transport mix.
Postmaster Q W Fouts of River ton Iowa reports a violent robbery and near loss of life but says a medicinal tonic saved his health. He credits Elec tric Bitters with curing chronic liver with jaundice effects and eleven years of wellness. The tonic is sold at Wm Robinson Co s Drug Store for 60 cents.
A proverb reflects on how character is judged by associations. The saying notes that associations reveal personal and organizational integrity and influence perceptions of trust and reputation.
Foley & Co of Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy and warns that many imitations with similar names are sold. The genuine product comes in a yellow package. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. touted as the best cough and cold remedy.
A witty remark notes that a woman’s sense of advantage at times arises when she watches a man struggle to thread a needle. The quip reflects social humor about gender roles and skill tasks.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found happiness not in wealth but in Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A 25 cent box completely cured a tanning sore on her leg that had tormented her for 23 years. Wm Robinson Co's Drug Store advertises the product as a premier antiseptic healer.
All nations strive to curb the white plague as Foley's Honey and Tar promises safe relief for coughs and colds. The advertisement urges using Foley's Honey and Tar, warns against unknown preparations, and is signed by Wm Robinson & Co.
A public discussion on hand aesthetics features an artist noting ideal hand proportions for women. He outlines measurements for wrist, knuckles, palm, and finger spans, urging readers to use a tape measure to test their hands against the standard. He asserts few women meet the ideal hand size and shape.
A Cleveland Leader report describes Florida's alligator tail delicacy as creamy and gamy with a taste reminiscent of frogs legs. The tails are prized after the ricebird season when large alligators feed on birds and soil, producing tender meat.
Wendell Phillips missed the last train after a near Boston lecture and urged a carriage ride home through sleet and cold. With twelve miles ahead, the committee urged him to stay, but he insisted he would reach Anne Phillips at the other end, showing devotion amid hardship.
An American bank in Japan is proposed as a profitable aid to U S manufacturers, urged by C A Francis of the Higher Technical School of Tokio. He cites a Tokyo shop making a hand sewing machine copy sold for 9 yen, versus 40 to 50 yen for a low quality American model, and asks how Uncle Sam can prove U S firms can produce cheaper machine tools without extra capital.
A Brimfield directory lists church details including Brimfield MB Church Pastor Rev M P Lacenayp with services at 10 46 am and 7 30 pm and Sunday school, Be tes Young People's meeting, and Thursday prayer meetings, plus other congregations and lodge notices, societies and community groups with listed leaders and meeting times, ending with a note on a mosquito exterminator announced for New Orleans.
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