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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
8
A brief advertises Bucklin's Amica Salve for bicycle riders who suffer cuts sprains bruises and chafing. The product promises pain relief healing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a guaranteed cure. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co. druggists.
The grandchildren of Victor Hugo are involved in multiple divorces. Mile Jeanne Hugo, once married to a Daudet son, then wed a Charcot son after a divorce. Now her brother George Hugo, who prompted his wife to divorce, plans to marry her cousin, the divorced wife of a famous writer.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire medical moment with gall stones and jaundice before turning to Electric Bitters. The remedy reportedly cured her stomach troubles and liver and kidney issues, restoring appetite and health. Priced at 50 cents with a guaranteed result from local druggists William Robinson & Co.
The Cantata The Court of Babylon presented by the Ladies of the MBE church at the opera house last Thursday evening drew a large appreciative Brimfield audience. D R Strain gave a notable Belshazzar performance with fine voice and key versatility. The chorus, solos, duets, trios, and quartets blended beautifully under Miss Lena Pacey's direction, with thorough preparation evident throughout. Receipts at the door totaled 4.
A well attended performance of The Confederate Spy by Arnholt Camp and Royal Neighbors raised 43 dollars. The ladies committee organized the event, receiving praise for their persistent efforts and deeming the lodge's treasury bolstered by patronage and proceeds.
The piece analyzes population growth in the United States and abroad, contrasting savage growth in India with more balanced progress from moderate birth rates and low death rates. It notes marriage patterns, with more women marrying earlier, detailing 31 percent of women over 15 unmarried versus 41 percent of men, and 1 in 10 girls versus 1 in 200 boys aged 15 to 26. It questions changes since 1890 and cites the 1900 census as the next check.
A San Antonio correspondent writes to friends about travel in Texas in May, recalling Spanish Missions at San Antonio and the Alamo built in 1714. He notes the 1836 battle, the four foot thick walls, and blood stains, mentioning David Crockett and Col. Davis. The letter also cites weather observations with cloudy days and temperatures, and mentions Roy as a companion on visit to missions.
ND. M. Maxwell writes from San Antonio describing San Pedro Springs and Riverside Park, the agricultural and grazing districts east and south of the city, large melons and cattle movement, soil and transport conditions, and notes a change of address to 414 North Pecos St. from 1114 West Houston St. He praises mule teams, mules owned by Uncle Sam, and the landscape around Beeville, with closures inviting letters.
The Brimfeld Teacher's Association thanks the Brimfield school board for use of the High School for meetings. They commend the efficient management of local manager Mrs J Slocum and extend thanks to A J Fisher, janitor.
May 14 1400 wind storm payout adjusted and paid by M L Sniff agent of the German Insurance of Freeport to Wa McKUNE. Settlement accepted in full satisfaction and amended coverage requested.
I was severely affected by flux and bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A few doses produced a permanent cure. I gladly recommend it to others suffering from that dreadful disease. Wm. Robinson & Co sell this remedy.
A stray hog led to Tammy Place about four weeks ago. Owner may claim by paying notice and fee. Contact FL Seidson Laura II with details.
W J Baxter of Northbrook North Carolina touts D Wirt Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy after years of piles. The ad warns against counterfeit versions sold by Wm Robinson & Co and implies strong local trust in the product.
All About Nebraska announces a newly published illustrated pamphlet by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy A B detailing Nebraska farm lands. Copies are available free of charge from P B Eustis General Passenger Agent Chicago Il for interested readers and potential settlers.
A northern visitor to Florida should explore Silver Springs to experience its primitive beauty and the crystalline waters. The Odawaha, the waterway feeding the scene, adds to the charm of the tourist area as described in this introductory account.
A Peoria issued notice declares Judge John P Hand of Henry County nominated at the Republican Convention on April 25 for the Supreme Court seat in the Fifth Judicial District. The election is set for Monday June 4, 1909 with urging to vote Hand. Also included is a patent remedy advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure by Wm Rob inson & Co.
A Venetian ambassador refused a beard oath causing a treaty dispute with Turkey. The vow cited by Turks enraged both sides and led to a long war that cost over 150000 lives. The tale notes Venetians wore no beards and compares beards to national identity in a historic clash.
W R Wilkinson of Albany Tennessee says twenty years of stomach trouble ended after using Kodo Dyspepsia Cure. He states it digests what you eat and calls it the savior of his life. William Robinson & Co distributes.
Kansas City's State Line runs along the border where Kansas hosts gambling friendly resorts on its side while Missouri bans gambling. The stretch on the Kansas soil contrasts with the Missouri side that features many saloons under prohibition era laws.
Rev. Lawrence Sinclair of Gore Bay Ontario argues that fraternal cooperative societies would not fund widows and orphans without their benevolent members. He notes these societies in the United States and Canada paid out over 38 million dollars in the past year.
A garbled weather and gardening snippet mentions lettuce and radishes with vague dates and phrases about chickens and an app. The readable elements point to a local farm update or market garden note from Waterloo Indiana.
Figures from the post office department show the average Massachusetts resident spends 2.30 dollars per year on postage, ranking among the highest. New York is second at 2.27, DC third at 2.16, California 1.93, Connecticut 1.86. Lowest per capita spenders include South Carolina 0.25, Mississippi 0.34, Alabama 0.35, Arkansas 0.37, and North Carolina 0.41.
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