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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
10
An advertisement claims the signature on every box of the genuine Laxative Broeme-Quinine Taviets guarantees a cure for a cold in one day. The notice presents bold health claims and branding across product packaging.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with yellowing skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, Electric Bitters improved his condition noticeably over three weeks. The notice promotes the remedy at Wo Robison & Co's drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.
The postmaster general notes the mail system where native carriers from the Yuo and Atonga tribes move bags on heads and backs. About 300 mail bags are prepared monthly across Protectorate post offices, covering nearly 10,000 miles at under 42d per mile. Night relay service now totals about 43,000 miles monthly and carriers travel in pairs armed with rifles to deter lions.
Advertises Burklen’s Arnica Salve as the remedy for itching piles with claims of curing thousands. Promotes use for injuries pains or bodily eruptions. Priced at 25 cents a box and sold by Wm Robinson & Co, druggists.
The Rajah of Kapurthala a Sikh chief famed as an athlete and warrior plans another visit to London. His Punjab territory yields about £100 000 annually and his house remained loyal to the queen during the mutiny, earning him English respect.
Local notes recount missing buggy side curtain found awaiting owner and updates on residents. Miss Lillie Howarth visits Brimfield. John Killeen moves to Ed Wyman place. Mrs. Sue Jackson to build on Knoxville Avenue. rental listing near Princeville. Johnson family mourning in Mt. Ayr Iowa. community praises Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Elmer Davis death in Lake City and funeral plans. The Ladies' Home Journal mailing operation described with large staffing and postage costs.
Daisy and Floya Wyman started in the Primary room Monday. Grace Longden made a farewell visit last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Hall reports ten Grammar pupils exempt from exams for good recitations. An inventory lists old senior property including desks chairs and crockery. Examinations were held last Friday. grades cited as creditable. Also notes on football attendance and local attire among pupils. A preventive remedy ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure ends the column.
John Hinzie died at his Brimfield residence after a brief illness on September 27 1900. Funeral services were held at the residence of Charles Carson and interment was in Springdale cemetery Peoria. He leaves a wife and a daughter Mrs B A Reed. Hinzie was long a Peoria milling man and owned the Brimfield Roller Mills in recent years.
George B Arnold born March 21 1820 in Chester Vermont. He married Laurentia Covey July 14 192. They moved across the state line to McHenry County and Elmwood before his wife’s death in 1897. He died September 28 1900 leaving a son George and daughter Nellie Melville. Funeral for Arnold was Sept 30 1900 at the Mellville home conducted by Rev J E Mercer. Interment Brimfield cemetery.
The Alton series showcases a lineup of entertainers and speakers including Lucius Perry Mills on October 6 and HY Darwin McAlrath on October 20. Other featured names span Alton Ladies' Quartet, Alton Packard, Juanita Glee Club, and Prof H V Richards with dates through January 26.
In winter 1897 James Reed of Clay West Virginia bruised his leg on ice. After swelling and pain kept him from walking, doctors and whiskey baths failed until Chamberlains Pain Balm provided relief within a week. The ad touts Pain Balm as unmatched for sprains bruises and rheumatism. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co with other remedies listed.
Promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a source of health and energy. claims to restore stomach liver kidneys and bowels harmony. Available at Wm. Robinson & Co druggists for sale as a remedy to boost strength and will.
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