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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
7
J P Strahl of 6517 88th St Portland reports Tanlac ended his stomach trouble raised his weight by eighteen pounds and gave him his best health. He suffered two years of poor digestion bilious attacks and laxative dependence before Tanlac. He now eats sleeps and works fully. Tanlac sold by druggists. over 85 million bottles sold.
The Lincoln highway runs between New York and San Francisco linking 12 states. It measures about 3 284 miles and will be shortened by improvements and curve eliminations. The route is the longest road in the world and will be concrete wherever practical.
A new song book listing 111 songs with words and music is published by Steger & Sons Piano Mfg Co. Send 10 cents in stamps to Steger & Sena, 322 Steger Building, Wabash and Jackson, Chicago, IL, for a postpaid copy.
A reader recalls a misread holiday gift from a wealthy family. The landlady examined the parcel and unveiled a flannel nightgown, remarking it would keep her warm in any case. The anecdote captures the humor of expectation versus reality.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching then Cuticura Soap with hot water. Rinse dry gently and dust Cuticura Talcum for a fascinating fragrance on skin. Price 25 cents each.
In a terse courtroom exchange the judge notes Mrs Jackgyon-Say and Mrs Johnseon-No discuss a supposed engagement. The witness disputes the claim, stating that Sambo did not give Celestine a ring but a different token, leading to a brief, contentious inquiry.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbonsalve as quick relief for burning itching and torturing skin diseases. It claims instant pain stop for burns and healing without a scar and directs readers to contact The J W Cole Co Rockford Alabama for a package.
A new industrial method enables creating fleeces suitable as imitation fur without spinning into actual fur. The process claims advantages over original furs, signaling a scalable fabrication breakthrough.
A provocative remark questions the prudence of designing an asylum on a flawed plan. The speaker argues against impractical layouts and urges reconsideration, citing risks and the need for sensible architecture.
A Victorian era remark notes that a dozen wives can unsettle a man’s faith in polygamy. The line reflects social norms and marital expectations of the period, using humor to comment on domestic life and gender roles.
Henry A. Brown at Beth Israel Hospital underwent a two hour operation to remove a four inch brain tumor while fully conscious under local anesthesia. Doctors say the procedure, aided by Dr. K Winfield Ney and others, saved his life and he recovered sufficient faculties to begin convalescence.
Paso Texas. Attorneys for J E White owner of a gas station say a suit will be filed at once against the unknown highway man who robbed White of 10 dollars and caused mental anguish and danger. They seek 10 000 damages in an innovative Texas court action. Police engaged highwaymen who robbed while in a gun battle and forced them to abandon a car. It is believed White may gain legal possession of the car if successful.
Seattle Scribe recounts a traveler’s voyage across the Pacific where crossing the 180th meridian creates a 48 hour day. The piece explains that westward travel loses a day while eastward travel gains one, and notes sidereal time versus mean solar time.
A Seattle reporter mistook the 180th meridian in calculating a ship's time, claiming the Admiral Oriental Liner President Grant beat the Empress of Russia trans Pacific speed. Correct accounting shows the Grant’s real time was 9 days 10 hours 44 minutes, while the Empress still holds the record.
The quote stresses that service drives progress and that selflessness is the key to solving humanity’s vexing problems. Jack London asserts service as the central remedy for societal ills and personal conflict.
Canadian officials may fund a survey to prove the Ottawa River hides a vast chasm beneath amber waters. The Deep River reach near Pembroke is described as 5,000 feet deep with no bottom in places, potentially surpassing known global depths and rivaling great natural wonders.
The article outlines thorough spray coverage for fruit trees, stressing full tree reach and wind-free conditions. It emphasizes careful thinning of wormy apples, disposal by water and kerosene, pruning to improve spray reach, use of brelap bands, and post season removal of cocoons, plus记录keeping of weather and spray results.
Sweet clover is recommended to revive rundown orchard soils and boost tree bearing by inoculated nitrogen. Grow a two to three year stand with two cuts yearly, then plow under when three feet tall or after maturation, allowing young trees to be planted the following spring.
Bridge grafting can rescue fruit trees damaged by mice and rabbits in winter. It uses scions to connect the separated bark, allowing tissues to unite. Apple trees are best suited, though pear trees may also benefit from this method.
Reports to the United States Department of Agriculture show Delic ious apples comprise 15 to 20 percent of the total Northwest crop. The variety commands higher prices than other leading apple types. Also noted is pruning guidance for first year grape plantings and advice on reviving neglected orchards with appropriate varieties.
A fragment from New York Evening World depicts a social scene where Miss Brown asks about a visitor’s gifts. The dialogue mentions a picture on the mantel roses on the center table a book on the couch a box of candy on a piano and a wristwatch, emphasizing domestic detail and polite inquiry.
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