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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
8
The message touts annual sales over nine million Lewis' Single Binder cigars produced by Lewis Factory in Peoria, MI. It claims high quality and mellow tobacco that equals the best ten cent cigars, warns against imitators, and urges readers to request the original corsa Tin Foil Smoker Package.
A political endorsement advocates Hon. Charles C. Craig of Galesburg for the Supreme Judge in the 6th district election on June 7. The piece argues his integrity, independence from corporate influence, and commitment to fair representation, noting his pedigree from Judge A M Craig.
Door and window screens are offered at Arcer's Old Papers for 5c per bunch at this office. Wilson Miller of Galesburg visited town yesterday. Fieber Bros of Peoria sell Buick items. Reserved seats for the Declamatory Contest go on sale Thursday noon May 27 at Johnson's store. Heery Moon returns from St Francis hospital after weeks, improving and growing stronger daily.
Beale Maine resident A L Alley proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery best medicine for coughs colds and lung trouble after trying ten bottles in his family. He notes quick relief and widespread belief in its effectiveness for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup sore throat and chest pain. Wm Robinson & Co guarantees trial bottle free with purchase.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a fast relief for pain and nervous irritation with no habit forming effects. It claims attacks lessen or vanish and emphasizes immediate help without side effects though a fragment mentions a husband on aids last winter.
A satirical verse laments the death of an editor named Jim as spring inspires poetry he cannot tolerate. The poem frames his career in journalism as diligent but dismisses poetry as unsuitable, ending with the editor’s demise attributed to verse and a jab at his steadfast ideals.
A Washington University Seattle policy shift bans casual courting with curfews and chaperones, sparking the rise of trial engagements to extend calls. Couples increasingly wed or betroth by telephone central witnesses, while house mothers and faculty watch and adjust rules to balance social life and education.
Wry observations on gender and behavior from a 19th century source note. Quotes compare sneezing noises, excuses for shopping, and trust within families. It contrasts calls for moral rescue versus personal trouble seeking in men and women with a regional voice from Atchison Kansas.
Sunday School at 10 by P U 6 45 preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Prayer meeting tonight at 7 30. Choir practice Friday evening. L M Hoererrer, Pastor.
Congregational Church notes invite all to a prayer meeting tonight. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Junior Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. Pastor C. D. ShomakkEn signs off.
Brimfield directory lists church services at M E and Congregational churches with pastors and service times, Sunday school, youth meetings, and Thursday prayer. Civic groups include G A R posts, K of P Lodge, M W A, and Camp, with meeting nights and officers. Fire company holds monthly village hall gatherings. social organizations welcome new members.
A promotional style note advises waking early and avoiding grogginess. It explains dullness due to sluggish blood flow and recommends massaging the neck near the jugular vein to stimulate circulation and end drowsiness.
James Wight of Spurlock Kentucky claims youthfulness at eighty and credits Electric Bitters after kidney trouble. a long lived man in England reportedly married at 120, worked till 132, and lived twenty more years, touting youthful vigor and the tonic as a universal cure. The advertisement promotes 50 cent bottles via Wm Robinson & Co.
The administrator of the estate of William Belford announces he will appear at the Peoria County probate court for the June term on June 7 to adjust claims. Creditors are urged to attend and all debts should be paid to the administrator without delay. George E W Belford Se., administrator, Peoria, Illinois, April 16, 1909. E. D McCabe, attorney for the administrator.
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