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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
8
A concise note praises WeWin single binder cigars as a straight five by five grade quality product. The line emphasizes consistent good quality across purchases and implies reliability for regular cigar enthusiasts.
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opens June 1 in Seattle and runs to October 16 1909. It costs about 10 million dollars and aims to demonstrate Alaska and Yukon resources and agricultural potential as part of Pacific commerce.
A detailed day by day program for the Springfield fair week from Sept 25 to Oct 2. Activities include concerts by the Illinois Watch Factory Band, exhibitions, airship flights, pony shows, races with purses, special excursions, veterans free admission, and free lodging guidance from the Springfield News information bureau.
Readable portions describe vast fabric selections with low prices including prints in multiple colors at 6c, side band percales, fancy dress gibghams, sand silk ginghams, fleece lined dress goods, worsted dress fabrics, and broadcloth 54 inches wide in black brown blue and white tones offered for tailored wear at reduced rates.
Advertisement touts SELZ Liberty Beil line of shoes claiming a patent for full service and offers a free item with every pair. Reading text emphasizes a child friendly article and a six page feature, with unclear pricing and limited contact details.
L. Bartlet of Baral 1 Guilford Maine says the whole family has enjoyed good health since starting Dr King’s Hew Life Pill three years ago. The advertisement claims the product cleanses and tone the system and is sold at Robinson’s drug store.
Mrs Ids Croom of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Minnesota reports a severe cough lasting months that was cured by Dr King’s New Discovery after using three bottles. The remedy is widely sold by lung and throat dealers and at Robinson’s drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
A $25.00 reward is offered for information leading to conviction under liquor laws. The notice is issued by the Law and Order League of Brimfield township.
A heavy frost struck Monday night, leaving trees and shrubs looking sickly. Farmers report damaged crops and unusual cold damage across the region.
A Georgia farmer W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Empire reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg. He says it is worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at Robinson’s drug store.
A Missouri editor drafts a moralizing debt reminder asking anyone owing the office to call and settle. It urges those unaware to inquire, and warns those avoiding payment to stay still long enough for enforcement.
Administrator's notice before the Probate Court seeks to adjust estate matters. All creditors are asked to promptly settle with Lupwie HassALBACHEE, Administrator of the Estate of Onty Plack, Peoria, Illinois, September 4, 1908. E. D. McCabe, Attorney.
Farmers are urged to name their farm and order one hundred envelopes for fifty cents each with a return card and place name. The ad touts affordability and reliability, claiming jetters never get lost.
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