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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
3
An Irishman named Pat stood still when the sergeant ordered single men to advance and married men to fall back. Asked why he did not move, Pat replied with a quick double negative, leading to confusion about his status before finally answering.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Pennsylvania location and possible public or personal notice. Reads as garbled string with stray names and dates. No clear action, dates, or entities to confirm.
Lake Minn May 12. Mrs. Hildebrandt of this town suffered with pain in her arms causing sleepless nights. After trying many medicines she bought one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills and improved greatly. She credits the pills with her restoration and thanks them sincerely.
Endorsing letters describe Ely's Dream Balm and Ely's Cream Balm as effective for catarrh and related ailments. Testimonials claim quick relief, cures, and long lasting results after using trial or family sizes sold by Ely Bros of New York and distributed by druggists.
A humorous exchange about a man caught between his quarrelling wife and her mother living in the same house. One character asks which side he takes. another replies with neutral, alarmed indifference.
The article notes chamomile is native to Europe and widely cultivated in France Italy and Germany for medicine with substantial revenue. It includes ads for Allen's Foot-Ease offering free samples and claims of foot relief and shoe comfort. It also mentions Valencia Spain’s masons achieving an eight hour day and a testimonial praise for Piso's Cure for Consumption from Mrs. Morgan of Berkeley California dated Sept 2 1901.
United States seeks a temporary injunction in Chicago federal court accusing Chicago packers and six others of Sherman Act violations. The government charges price fixing, penalties for breaches, and blacklisting of delinquent retailers, with meetings attended by company representatives across the industry.
The filing accuses agents and packers of conspiring to fix prices and control cattle markets, including rebates from railroads, to raise meat costs. It names 24 officers and directors of Swift, Cudahy, Hammond, Armour, and related firms, claiming 60 percent market control and 4 million cattle traded last year.
Spain prepares for the coronation of Alfonso the boy king as a landmark epoch. The ceremony, expected to draw European and American observers, signals a shift from regents to a real monarch. Dr. J. L. M. Curry, former U.S. minister to Spain, will attend as envoy, recalling his role at the king's birth.
The House passed the bill admitting Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico after rapid debate, with only verbal amendments. An amendment to merge New Mexico and Arizona as the state of Montezuma failed 28 to 106, after which opposition collapsed.
Thomas Nast, famed caricaturist and political illustrator, appointed consul general at Guayaquil, Ecuador. Bavarian-born, he came to America at age six, studied under leading artists, and drew for Harper’s Weekly during the Civil War era. His work helped expose Boss Tweed and shaped American political cartooning.
Food scarcity in Rampart Alaska fuels protests by Oklahoma cattlemen who blame hunters for frightening cattle causing stampedes and deaths. William R Hearst is discussed as a potential presidential candidate for the Justice party. Rear Admiral Watson selects Commander W F Cowles and Lt Edward H Watson as aides for the coronation special embassy to King Edward.
A letter from Mrs. E B J Gresham of Herndon Fairfax County Virginia extols Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio. She credits Peruna with curing her severe rhinitis and bronchial illness, praising testimonials and recommending the book Health and Beauty sent free to women. Thousands of women owe their health to Peruna and many letters are on file for public print with permission.
Prospective investors should research lands along and near the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway before buying. Businessmen should learn about opportunities in new towns along the line. Homeseekers’ excursion tickets go on sale first and third Tuesdays to posts on this route. Contact local agents for rates and ensure tickets read via H C RB N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Dialogue shows Bobby asking about a black armband on Mr Jenks and Mother explaining it marks Mrs Jenks's death and mourning. Bobby jokes about caterpillars. the judge notes the somber sign. The fragment captures a domestic scene with mourning symbolism and light humor.
A London Daily News note describes a suggestive inscription in a book warning readers about the contrast between one thing and another. It cautions against touching the one for fear of the other, highlighting a moral or social admonition embedded in a petty bibliographic item.
Mrs Eckis Stevenson of Salt Lake City describes a six year womb ailment and ongoing pains that she and other sufferers face. She notes relief from home remedies and a walking medicine chest. She invites other women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance on symptoms they do not understand.
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