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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
8
It is a damp, homely weekly paper not styled to impress, but it carries notices of town life. Silas Duffield delivers wood, Grandma Saylor improves, Old Bill Jones dies, and Rev Bartram preaches on Sundays.
The event features a program of songs and recitations from several schools. County Superintendent Claude A. Stone will give an address titled The Better Part of Education. Admission is to THE JUNIORS.
A letter from F. W. Devoy & Co contrasts milk fraud with paint deception. It argues watered milk is inferior and praises Devoe paints for quality. A Cheraw South Carolina reader Mr T Ladd shares a positive experience with Devoe noted by Dungan & Co.
An A line of misread text describes a man wounded badly and saved by Arnica salve. The ad touts Bocklenre Arnica for wounds and poison with a claim it heals and saves lives. Then a stray line notes harsh discipline in schools and a punitive phrase.
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed kidney health restore and claims Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky was cured of kidney disease. The notice urges early use and cites a testimonial, sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
A reflective line by Josephine Pollard on how a quiet sympathetic look or smile can offer comfort and help to someone in need, framing kindness as powerful and accessible.
Why suffer from rheumatism when one application of Chamberlains Pain Balm will relieve the pain. The quick relief allows rest and sleep, often turning into lasting relief. Mrs W H Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee reports being a great rheumatism sufferer and praises the balm as the only thing that relieves the pain. For sale by Wm. Robinson & Co.
Rounding up the largest line of cigars in stock, the shop advertises numerous brands and special prices. Four packs of each brand are offered with low prices including many cigars at 15 cents and blends by the pound ranging from 35 to 45 cents. R. O. Backus signs the notice.
Plants for sale including sweet potato tomato cabbage pepper mango cayenne sage celery and egg plants all planted in their season offered by JH Pease with seasonal readiness.
A Michigan merchant Geo L Chubb touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine. He claims it cures a cold faster than any other treatment and should be kept on hand for instant use. Sold by Wm Robinson and others.
A six year look back shows four premier New York after-dinner speakers Chauncey M Depew Joseph H Choate Elihu Root and Judge Henry Howland. Depew declines most invitations Choate pursues diplomacy Root appears only on special occasions Howland rarely speaks now.
Public notice seeking several reliable individuals in each state to advertise a long established business. Pay is 21 dollars weekly plus expenses, with cash weekly from head offices. Horse and carriage provided when needed. Send self addressed envelope to Colonial Co. 834 Dearborn St. Chicago.
William Featherstone, an English traveler, reports that American and English officers are being recruited into the Chinese army around Hong Kong. The government offers high salaries and written contracts for several years of service under the emperor's flag. Rumors say several U.S. officers disillusioned with service in the Philippines have joined with elevated rank and pay.
Brimfield churches list pastors and service times for M. E. Church Congregational Baptist St Joseph's Church and more. Includes meeting dates for G A R K P Knights of Pythias W A and various fraternal groups and local civic notices.
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