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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
10
Public notice notes the box label for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claims a single day cure for a cold. It cautions readers about unverifiable remedies and emphasizes must read warnings on packaging. The text cites regulatory concerns over medical cure claims and consumer understanding.
Philadelphia man describes severe tuberculosis like illness with sunken eyes and loss of appetite. After three physicians gave up he credits Electric Bitters with life restoring results after three weeks, claiming they saved him from the grave. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co drug store.
A Paris jeweler explains a two carat white diamond with five or six tiny buds around its edge, calling the cluster a female multiplying diamond. He notes the female stone is brighter, larger, and rarer, remarking that the largest historic diamonds are all female jewels.
Advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures itching piles with thousands already helped. It sells for 25 cents a box and is advertised as the best salve for injuries pains or bodily eruptions, with a guarantee from W a Robinson & Co. retailers.
Readable lines describe a fatal incident involving a youth identified as Jack Mie near Huntsville and Atlanta Corrution. The garbled text mentions a lightning event and a plowing scene, with unclear details about the killer or responsible party.
Local notes report the Patee case moving slowly in the circuit court. Community items mention visits from Peoria residents, local housing changes, and various almanac style updates. Weather and market shifts accompany farm and horse illness concerns, plus civic notices and a dog birthday party anecdote.
In a Sept 1 1900 missive from Phillipines Curly Tom writes from Jolo PLT detailing life near the equator two and a half degrees from Manila. He mentions reading papers from Brimfield home receiving cargo to China and plans to go there soon. He notes climate fever district shells monkeys and pigs tails. reports pay rates and rations and hints at discharge dates if laws are repealed.
Members of the Democratic Marching club are asked to meet at headquarters at seven o'clock sharp on Thursday evening October 25 for a meeting addressed by Hon. Jesse Black. W B Kerry captain of the club.
Farmers pick corn while neighbors share personal visits and events. Local births and excursions to Kansas are noted along with social visits at Elmwood and Sunday gatherings. An advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Wm. Robinson & Co.
Alton events list appearances by Sept Lucius Perry Mills poet and humorist on Oct 6. St Darwin McKillrath lecturer Oct 20. Alton Packard cartoonist Nov 3. Juanita Glee Club Nov 17. Prof H V Richards lecturer Dec 1. Augustus F Howell entertainer Dec 11. Prof Frederick magician Dec 29. Glazier Jubilee Singers Jan 12. Edward Ownings Towne picture comedy The Little Cupboards Jan 26.
A photograph car will be open one day weekly on Saturdays. Details unclear from OCR but indicates a recurring Saturday access or exhibit.
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