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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

6

Memorial Day tribute and pension plan debate heats up

The article describes nationwide commemorations for Civil War veterans and a proposed federally funded pension clearinghouse in Washington. It notes costs to the government, including 265000 for maintenance and about 160 600 000 annually paid in pensions, with broad implications for every man woman and child.

Hnese Veterana Hare Washington TJ San Pension Service Penatonera

Fragmented OCR narrative on political chatter and dining

A garbled historical text fragment discusses civil service era topics and a recurring character who argue about brains. It mentions postponement, administrations, and a joke about a man who always argues with everyone. The piece also includes a light aside about a waiter at a favorite restaurant and a prankish query about a favorite author.

Memorial ceremony honors veterans of both sides

Readers recount a solemn memorial service recognizing veterans of the blue and the gray. Daughters and families gather in a special ceremony as veterans from both causes unite in tribute to shared valor, despite old animosities.

Mere Man, Woman Speaker Dares All Public Post

A fiery speech before an audience of women argues that women can fill any public or private office. The speaker claims women possess greater faithfulness and courage, challenging the notion of male limitation. A man in the back seat heckles by shouting rat catcher and then exits hastily.

Cuticura credited for cure of skin rash in 1912 notice

Local ad recounts a rash starting on the face spreading to arms and back with itching and disfigurement. After trying various remedies, the signer credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a complete cure in about three weeks, noting a Boston address and a Skin Book offer.

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