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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
15
Levoanna Ohio resident Burnett Mann recalls three years of kidney aches and back pains. After drinking Electric Bitters he reports complete cure with a promise of improved digestion liver kidneys and bowels. Wm Robinson Co offers the remedy for 40 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
An American who knew Aguinaldo in Hongkong recalls his favorite pastime as an afternoon spin on a high-geared American bicycle. He wore the regulation cycle outfit and was often accompanied by secretary Sixto Lopez, now in Boston, presenting a vivid portrait of the Filipino leader’s athletic image and style. The article also describes the infrascope, a rifle sighting device with paired mirrors at 45 degrees, used to align the sight line by reflection.
Rev. Mr. Pearson the Cumberland county Maine preacher elected sheriff after being jokingly nominated by liquor interests has caused ongoing trouble due to strict prohibition enforcement. He has reportedly attracted a large bid for his resignation or to leave for Europe until his term ends.
A fine collection of birds arrived at the Natural History Museum in London from Lord Ranfurly, governor of New Zealand, including a pair of goosanders on the verge of extinction. Also notes on Eros satellite possibility, maid theft of love letters, and a new New York Stock Exchange plan.
Prof. Charles Howard Hitton formerly of the University of Minnesota has been appointed a computer at the National Naval Observatory in Washington. He graduated at Oxford and studied mathematics in Germany before extensive scientific research in Japan.
Charles L. Taylor, former assistant to Charles M. Schwab, named head of the Carnegie benefit and pension system. The trust places 4 million dollars in 5 percent bonds to fund the program for Carnegie Steel and related holdings.
The Standard Box Car committee of the American Railway Association proposes a standard box car of 36 feet length 8 feet 6 inches width and 7 feet 6 inches inside height with a capacity of 2 295 cubic feet.
Mall Gazette notes Sir Henry Irving claimed most actors earning an assured £200 annually would be better off despite pessimism. He argued stability in income brings security for performers amid uncertain stage fortunes.
The letter extols Nebraska and northern Kansas farming advantages high yields and climate. It cites cheap lands strong schools a state trust fund for common schools and high corn yields per acre. The author urges westward investment contrasting Nebraska with Illinois Iowa Indiana and calls on renters and farmers to move, citing long-term profits and debt-free homes.
The final examinations will be held at Brimfield on May 21 Glasford on May 21 Trivoli on May 22 Princeville on May 23 Chillicothe on May 24 and Peoria on May 25 These exams will be conducted by the Superintendent or his Assistant and start as near to 9 00 as trains permit students to reach each location
The recently consolidated Chicago Record Herald is mortgaged for 3.6 million dollars through the Lime Trust and Savings institution. Part of the loan funds a 1.5 million bond payment to Victor F Lawson and 600 thousand to retire the record's existing indebtedness.
Edward J. Brooks as administrator announces probate court appearance in Peoria County Illinois on the 15th day of July to settle all claims against the estate and to collect any debts owed to the estate dated May 18 1901 in Peoria Illinois
A Hartford, Connecticut retailer touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonials from a grateful customer and a dramatic store anecdote. The piece also notes the mineral emery from Naxos as a hard material used in the United States, blasting required.
John Hyatt Brewer of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn completed twenty years as organist. He had served ten years prior to 1881 as organist for several other Brooklyn churches.
A Munich newspaper notes no journalist benefited from the amnesty tied to the Prince Regent Luitport of Bavaria's eightieth birthday because none were imprisoned, contrasting with Prussia.
P A Danforth of La Grange G4 suffered six months with a frightful sore on his leg. He writes Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. Also advertised for Ulcera Wounds Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co.
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