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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
7
Leavanna Leavenworth mail carrier Burnett Mann suffers kidney pain and backache for three years. After taking Electric Bitters, he reports a full recovery with improved digestion and energy. Product touted to regulate stomach liver kidneys and bowels with guaranteed satisfaction by Wm Robinson & Co at 40 cents.
An American who knew Aguinaldo in Hongkong recalls him as a stylish afternoon cyclist on Governors' road, often with secretary Sixto Lopez in Boston, riding a high geared American wheel. The piece also describes the infrascope, a rifle sighting device using a 45 degree angled reflector in a compact metal tube.
Reverend Pearson, elected Cumberland County sheriff in Portland Maine after a joke nomination by liquor interests, has become a constant problem for those backers. His strict enforcement of the prohibition law allegedly prompted a hefty bid for his resignation or an exile to Europe until his term ends.
A collection at the Natural History Museum in London includes a pair of goosanders from Lord Ranfurly during a New Zealand expedition to Auckland, Bounty and Campbell Islands. Other items discuss planet Eros likely having a large satellite, a maid stealing love letters in a trial, and stock exchange plans for a new New York building.
Prof Charles Howard Hinton formerly of the University of Minnesota is named a computer at the National Naval Observatory in Washington. Hinton, an Oxford graduate who studied mathematics in Germany and conducted extensive research in Japan, has been appointed.
Charles L. Taylor former assistant to President Charles M Schwab at Carnegie and Carnegie Steel has been named head of the Carnegie benefit and pension system. The trust places 4,000,000 in five percent bonds to fund the scheme.
The Standard Box Car committee of the American Railway association recommends a 36 by 8 ft 6 in by 7 ft 6 in inside box car. Capacity would be 2 295 cubic feet.
The Mall Gazette notes Sir Henry Irving did not sound pessimistic arguing that most actors on about £200 a year would be better off than at present. The remark reflects a cautious view of actors' earnings in the theatre world.
An advertising overview extols Nebraska and northern Kansas farming advantages. It argues climate supports year round stock, land costs lower than in Illinois and Iowa, soils grow major crops, alfalfa thrives, and yields compare favorably. It cites school funding from land leases, strong corn returns, and favorable rental incomes to entice migration and investment.
Final examinations for 1901 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. Examinations will be conducted by the Superintendent or his Assistant and will begin as near 9:00 o clock as trains permit arrival.
The Publicer's Auxiliary reports a mortgage of 3.6 million dollars on the consolidated Chicago Record-Herald through the Line Trust and Savings Institution. A portion funds a 1.5 million bond to Victor F. Lawson for the Record and 600 thousand dollars to retire the paper's indebtedness.
Administrator Edward J. Brooks of the Peoria Illinois estate warns creditors to appear at the Peoria Probate Court on July 15 for claims and to settle debts promptly. The notice also requests debtors to pay the estate promptly and is dated May 18, 1901.
Drugeist A W Sawtelle of Hartford recommends Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective after a customer testimonial. A shopper claimed the medicine saved her life last summer at the shore and urged future use. A man with severe cramps reportedly improved within fifteen minutes after dosing. Wm Robinson & Co. sell the remedy. Emery, a hard mineral from Naxos, is described as among the most durable substances and is heavily mined in the United States today.
John Hyatt Brewer, a well known Brooklyn musician, finishes twenty years as organist at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. He previously served ten years as organist for several other Brooklyn churches before 1881.
A Munich newspaper notes that no journalist was imprisoned amid the Prince Regent Luitport of Bavaria's eightieth birthday celebrations warning against the Prussian practice of jailing reporters. The piece contrasts Bavarian tolerance with Prussia's punitive stance.
P A Danforth of La Grange writes of a six month frightful sore on his leg cured wholly in five days by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Por Ulcera Wounds Piles praised as best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co.
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