Brimfield Nutritious Markets and Local Beliefs
A mixed local update reports grain prices and farm goods with entries for corn oats wheat butter eggs and hogs across several dates. It notes Spring delays and a new photograph car opening in Farmington, plus a North Dakota bill on marriage licenses and mental and physical examinations for applicants. Then it adds details on Brimfield township gasoline cars and street paving with a list of old auto brands and notable residents returning from military service.
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Cone
Farmington
North
Dakota
Dadots' Beasts
Cull low producers to boost dairy profits say expert
J B Countiss of the Illinois Agricultural Association urges culling of low producing cows. Milk prices around 90 cents cwt net after hauling. Dairymen advised to test each cow for butterfat and weigh milk at intervals to track performance year after year.
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J. B. Countiss
Illinois Agricultural Association
Countias
Ehead
Nia Bera
Acknowledgments for Floral Tributes and Kindness
A brief note expresses grateful thanks for floral tributes and kind deeds shown during illness and death of our loved one. The family appreciates expressions of sympathy and support from friends and neighbors in this difficult time.
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Wewiah Ts
Untitled fragment hints at city faction and figures
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions a city, factions, and names in unclear context. No clear events or outcomes emerge, leaving only scattered references to people and places without a cohesive narrative.
Economy reform calls for real budget restraint now
The passage critiques prolonged deficits funded by government bonds, arguing that rising government spending drains capital from industry and commerce. It warns industrial paralysis follows, urges adoption of prudent fiscal policies, and notes the danger of continued “emergency” spending and tax burdens.
Village cleanup notice designates curbside cans
The village board designates May 15 as cleanup day. Residents are to place tin cans and refuse in containers in the alley or street in front of their homes for pickup by the trash trucks. By order of Street Committee.
Bond sales report shows large daily purchases and totals
The report cites total purchases surpassing 3.4 million with about 1.56 million investors. Daily allocations since March 1, 1935, indicate substantial maturity values and calendar year totals near 707 million, led by Chicago post offices and by state figures for cabinet and third class offices.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Rain Lifts Spirits as Local News Rim With Events
Monday’s rain was gratefully received in French Grove as residents share updates from school exams at Laura Toeaday and social circle gatherings at Mrs. Amy Phillips. Brimfield leads county in athletic meet. more details promised next week.
Brimfield Legion to Host County Meeting Next Week
The American Legion council in Brimfield will meet on Wednesday May 17 1939 at 8 p m the first gathering in three years Weather has been against the Brimfield date. Adolph F Gamterbach County Commander will lead the session Plans for a picnic will be discussed All Legion members are welcome with entertainment and refreshments provided.
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Peoria County
American Legion
Brimfield
Adolph EF. Gamterbach
Legion
Bank Closes The Exchange State Bank Brimfield Branch
The Exchange State Bank at Brimfield will close on Thursdays during the summer beginning today. Local customers are advised of the temporary reduction in supervised hours as part of seasonal adjustments.
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Exchange State Bank
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Estate Administrator Notice for Peoria County
The undersigned administrator announces for the estate of Wilkeson deceased of Peoria County Illinois that she will appear before the Probate Court of Peoria County at the Court House in Peoria City on May 1 18305 to proceed with matters related to the estate Richards Whitney Elmwood I a attorney represents the estate
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Fa ‘Wilkeson
Peoria
Illinois
sPeoria
Weilhost
Local Visits and Social Roundup Across Towns
Laura Items Mrs Gecr Miller and Mrs Harry Schuyler spent Wednesday in Peoria. Mrs Jane Wasson visited here with her sister Mrs Hanah Beamer last Mr and Mrs Bob Newberg and three children moved back to Galenburg Saturday. David Wyceoff of Champaign spent the weekend here with his father Dave Wycoff. Mr and Mrs Ed Kate and Charles spent Sunday in Peoria at the Ike Sleeth home. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Symmords and son of Peoria spent Sunday here visiting relatives. Mrs Tom Miller and Donald called on Mr and Mrs Victor King and family in Priskeville Friday evening. Mrs Dan Kuntz and Mrs Zella Powers spent the weekend at Champaign with their sons and attended a special Mother's Day program Mrs Harry Schuyler and baby of Ginville Mine returned to their home Sunday after one a month here with Mrs Mary Miller and other relatives. Mrs John H Whittaker was called to the home of her folks near Sheffield Thursday by the serious illness of her mother Mrs Bert Bill. She was taken to the Kevanes hospital Friday. A large crowd attended the Dance Review given at the Grange hall Saturday night by the Georgetta Werner pupils. Those who took part from there were Marcelle and Hardy Whittaker Wintress Webster Marianne Moore Mary Louana Buster Carter Garol Whittaker and Sob Doubet. }
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David Wyceoff
Champaign
Dave Wycoff
Ed Kate
Charles Apent
Peoria
Ike Sleeth
Wilbur Symmords
Peoria Apent
Tom Miller
Donald
Victor King
Priskeville
Dan Kuntz
Zella Powers
Harry Schuyler
Baby
Ginville, Mine
Mary Miller
John H. Whittaker
Folka
Sheffield
Bert Bill
Kevanes Hospital
Grange ‘Hall
Georgetta Werner
Hose
Marcelle
Hardy Whittaker
Wintress Webster
Marianne Moore
Mary Louana Buster Carter
Garol Whittaker
Sob Doubet
Sandy Heads to West Coast for New Baby Picture
Inside information says Sandra Lee Henville, a two year old star, will begin work on a new film for 20th Century Fox titled Sandy. The project, a baby friendly script, follows East Side of Heaven with Bing Crosby and Mischa Auer among the cast. The Brimfield community awaits her rise as a rising screen figure.
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Sandra Lee Henville
Newaby Scmr
Brimfield
Sandy
East Side of Heaven
Honore
Bing Crosby
Mischa Auer
Fragmentary Study Note Highlights Regular Session Plans
A garbled OCR item notes which classes will be in regular session and mentions Sethe and Swell. The readable parts imply a schedule update for ongoing term classes and a set of offerings to be available in normal sessions. The exact courses and dates are obscured in the text.
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I. Sethe
Cemetery Fund Drive Seeks Help for Upkeep and Improvements
A local cemetery committee appeals for funds from residents and distant supporters. A brief year end report shows receipts totaling 500.00 from grave digging donations lot sales and other sources, with expenses of 405.13 including salary, grave work, labor and repairs. The committee plans gravel drives and asks for contributions as soon as funds allow.
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Ardy
Cliff Hamilton
Music Festival Draws Large Local Crowd At High School
A Friday night crowd filled the bleachers for a school revue featuring rhythm band folk dances and games from first grade through high school. Kathryn Lindstrom directed the program earning enthusiastic applause as pupils and teachers were praised for their work. Senator Carl A. Hatch of New Mexico is pushing a bill restricting intimidation at elections and barring certain officials from political activity, with penalties up to 5000 dollars or eight years in prison. The measure passed the Senate and awaits House action, though prospects are uncertain. Hatch is described as persistent.
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First Grace
High Schoes
Kathryn Lindstrom
Audiene
Carl A. Hatch
New Mexico
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Guffey
Hatch
U S
U. S
Senator Hatch
Brimfield Places Second in County Literary Meet
Brimfield High earned 17 points at the County Literary and Music contests in Princeville led by Eileen Mulvaney first in girls vocal and Floyd DeVere second in ovation. George Edwards captured first in humorous declamation Mara Dean Kiddog was third in piano solo and the chorus scored strongly as Brimfield trailed Elmood and Princeville among the top teams.
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Brimfield High
Princeville
Eileen Mulvaney
Mara Dean Kiddog
George Edwards
Floyd de ‘Vere
Lingatrom
Calhoun
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