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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
8
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri recounts five years of kidney trouble and poor health. After doctors and remedies failed he used Foley's Kidney Cure and was cured in less than two bottles. He warns about kidney issues in hot weather and excessive drinking and urges prompt attention.
Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett spoke at an election rally when an interrupter in the back shouted and challenged his remarks. He vowed to reveal facts about the late Liberal government. The man, an irrepressible critic, cried Wrong again and revealed a smooth head under his cap.
Memorial Day observance in Brimfield by G A R Fort Post honors fallen comrades. An address by Dr W H Jordan of Wyoming veteran and army chaplain, with Sons of Veterans, parade to the opera house, decorated hall, union choir, cemetery graves decorated, Gettysburg Address read by Mrs A A Knapp, and evening ice cream cake and strawberries at the hall.
Neighbors of Arnbolt Camp Royal Neighbors and Brimfield Camp Modern Woodmen are urged to meet at Mr A ball Sunday June 3 at 2 pm to join in annual memorial exercises. Committees on music program and flowers have been named and residents asked to bring flowers if possible. By order of committees.
Dr King's New Discovery praised by T J Dwyer of Graysville Mo who recalls three friends in Livonia cured of consumption by the remedy. The testimonial claims it saved a man from moving to Arizona and promotes the medicine as a sure cough cold throat and lung healer. Wm Robinson Co druggists offer 50c and 1 bottles with a free trial bottle.
In a dated, dialog heavy scene a young bride dismisses her husband’s suspicions saying the old flame is only a bygone memory. The wealthy husband considers the prospect, while she reveals a distant, reflective mood about the past.
A collection of small town notices from Brimfield lists items for sale including a lap robe and a milk cow, inquiries at the office, and unclaimed letters at Brimfield post office. Peoria visitors and Memorial Day attendance are noted, with social calls among Mrs. Eva Charleston, Miss Nettie Brown, Miss Jennie Higgins, and Mrs. Della Kneer. A new Model horse clipper is available for hire and horse clipping at Wilsons blacksmith shop, Miller & Hayward. An address for Aunt Sue Terry Advertises The Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror and a Memorial Day service address by Rev. M. P. Aackland are also mentioned.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin suffered a running sore on her leg for 28 years. A 25 cent box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured it, proving the salve a great antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores sold at Wm Robinson & Co's Drug Store.
B Clark of Omaha went hunting in the Big Horn mountains and was found dead with two grizzly bears. The bears appeared slain by bullet and knife wounds. Clark had four broken ribs a chewed arm and a head wound at the base of the brain. A bear’s hug likely caused his death.
An old advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild, non nauseating laxative safe for women and children, claiming digestive and liver benefits without irritation. The page also notes Pueblo Indian superstitions about dogs tied to omens, moon barking, and punishment by drowning in certain cases.
Foley Co of Chicago markets Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Heed warnings of imitations with similar sounding names and demand the genuine product in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. claimed best cure for coughs and colds per Wm. Robinson & Co.
John W Converse a Somerville lawyer argued for a boy charged with malicious mischief after throwing a stone through a window. The judge commended the eloquence but fined 60 cents, with the court paying half and Converse paying the other half to support the boy’s indigent parents.
A colonial era health notice urges nations to fight consumption the white plague. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe certain cure for coughs colds and the risk of consumption. The ad encourages purchasing Foley's Honey and Tar from Wm Robinson & Co.
River ton Iowa postmaster G W Fouts says a letter details a near-fatal assault and robbery, recounting lifelong jaundice and a doctor prescription that led to eleven years of good health. The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for biliousness neuralgia and kidney ailments, available at Wry Robinson & Co's Drug Store for 50 cents.
A book agent boasts of the practical value of a household hints volume. The customer shares humorous anecdotes about using it to kill a rat, smash cockroaches, and knock a cat off a fence, illustrating the book’s odd practicality in everyday life.
The Brimfield directory lists M. E. Chrege Bee P JaAdAN pastor with 10 45 a m and 7 80 p m services Sunday schools at 9 80 a m Minnie Phares superintendent Young people's meetings at 6 80 p m prayer Thursday 7 80 p m Rexv A J Buam Rev pastor Congregational Church services 13 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School 10 a m Mrs A A Knapp Bapt Young People's meeting 6 45 p m Thursday prayer 7 30 p m Baptist Rev P H Haxby services 10 80 a m and 7 80 p m Sunday School 11 45 am Young People 6 30 p m Thursday prayer 7 30 p m St Josephs Rev A Maine VIII pastor first Sunday Low Mass 8 30 a m other Sundays High Mass 10 00 a m Sunday School after Mass Confessions Saturdays 8 00 p m and daily before Mass Choir Fridays 7 80 p m Weekdays Mass 7 00 summer 7 30 winter Other civic and fraternal notes follow with meeting dates for G L Fort Post A B and K of P etc and Brimfield District Court of Honor details, including officers and meeting cadence.
A fragmented account depicts Tess claiming a Carnegie medal for saving a life, praising Jack Hansot and Texs for their roles. Jess dismisses the claim, while Texs emphasizes the life saved in a recent evening incident.
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