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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
3
The article extols American forests and medicinal roots praised by physicians and educators. It notes past Indigenous knowledge guiding white researchers and cites Garfield’s laxative ad, a tale of a wedding gift mislaid for a punchline, and Whitelaw Reid’s $500 contribution to sailors’ welfare in London.
Wheat prices hit new high marks in Chicago trading as September and December contracts surged. Foreign buying and trader excitement fueled an all day rally with opening sales around 93 to 97 cents for July, and 96 to 100 dollars for later deliveries. Analysts warn of a world bread shortage due to crop losses in the US and Europe, with weak seedings in Minnesota North Dakota and the Red River valley suggesting a looming spring wheat shortage.
A Southern Pacific Shriners special derailed near Honda California after a defective switch at sixty miles an hour. Thirty two people died and many injured when the locomotive baggage and dining cars collapsed in a massive wreck. Conductor Jones signaled the disaster by tapping a dispatcher line to notify Santa Barbara and other offices.
A blaze at Rose Pine Louisiana burned a block of business houses and two dwellings causing about 25000 dollars in damage. Separately fire destroyed the National Tire Company plant in Lorain Ohio with about 200000 dollars loss covered by insurance. Peter Savage and Joseph Chonowsky were sentenced to three years in the eastern penitentiary in Philadelphia and ordered to pay costs.
Lighting companies report on Asia Minor conditions noting Smyrna near 400,000 people lacks electric rail or telephone. Other cities from 20,000 to 50,000 offer concession opportunities for electric light and traction. American firms fault weak incentives and claim deals under 1,000,000 are unattractive.
A Midland resident recalls severe fatigue weight loss and thirst before using Donn's Kidney Pills. After treatment the writer says health improved and old symptoms vanished. The testimonial notes the product cost 50 cents a box and is sold by Poster Milburn Co.
Farmer Heck says Uncle Henry benefits from visiting the countryside to breathe fresh air and reconnect with nature. Mrs Heck notes a change of mind since this morning as Johnny reports Uncle Henry spent much of the forenoon preening and pulling hairs from his ears.
An OCR fragment touts a miracle cure for constitutional disease with claims of internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward if it fails and directs readers to F. Ey & Co in Toledo Ohio for verification.
The piece recounts a cat surviving a hawk attack as it was carried off mid air at about fifty feet. The cat twists and claws freeing itself, causing the hawk to drop the cat and both descend with the feline landing safely on its feet. The anecdote highlights the cat s nine lives and quick reflexes in a dramatic airborne encounter.
A brief chat notes a reader wants to see the game to understand the report. It is cited from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and contrasts immediacy with next day coverage. The exchange underscores a preference for live game viewing over relying on later summaries.
A Cleveland grocer recalls nerve distress from coffee and credits his wife’s suggestion of Postum. After trying the beverage, his nervousness eased and appetite returned, leading him to recommend Postum to others based on family trial and store experience.
The tale of Apelles who practiced daily drawing and displayed finished works for critique. A shoemaker first scolded him for a missing shoe lace, then was corrected when the painter fixed it, prompting the proverb Let the cobbler stick to his last.
An elderly Bay City reader reports a chronic itching rash from infancy to adulthood that worsened under medical care before they tried Cutiura Remedies, with a testimonial by M. Curley dated November 19 and May 20, 1908. A separate courtroom exchange features a juror claiming exemption due to age but offering to serve.
Spring promotion claims Garfield Tea cleanses the system purifies blood and clears the complexion using a blend of herbs for all ages. The advertisement touts health benefits and general wellness.
A humorous exchange in a modernized version has a speaker complaining about a comb near his mustache. The other character responds that he is the first among ten thousand customers to object, brushing off the complaint as routine.
A historical notice offers a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease powder from Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY. It claims to cure tired sweating hot swollen aching feet and to ease new or tight shoes. Cited as a cure for corns and bunions and sold by druggists and shoe stores at 25 cents.
A Yonkers States man shares a ribbing about walking with friends. Resting Bacon asks if walking is enjoyable while Egbert notes his wife avoids walking and he needs quiet. The light exchange plays on listening and companionship.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows Mrs. Hunk hoping Aunt Hopsy will visit, while another character chides pessimism about the long promised reunion.
An appeal features Mrs Nellie Marham and Mrs Geo A James praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervous and female ailments. The ad claims the product calms nerves, relieves backache and despondency, and offers expert guidance from a Buffalo New York contact, noting widespread cures and laboratory testimonials.
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