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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
8
Take life as it comes and make the most of all circumstances but for a Wadaoneh or cold take Ballerds Horeheound Syrup the best known remedy for quack relief and sure cure. Price 25 and 30 cents. Wm Robinson & Co.
Wireless telegraphy remains more interesting than practical as no use has been found yet. The main difficulty is perfecting a selector system so that one station within range can signal a specific receiving point without affecting others, which currently seems impossible.
Mothers of children with croup or severe cold are advised to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It contains no opiate or narcotic and may be given to babies as well as adults. The remedy has widespread praise in the United States and abroad. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
A social scandal sparked a double duel involving Dr Jaime F Llavallos and Mr Julian Martinez and their sons, reported by William V Burt from Buenos Ayres. No bloodshed occurred. One proposed penal code amendment would permit dueling by removing the prohibition, though penalties are rarely enforced.
Mrs John Dowling of Butler Pa endured three years of malignant stomach trouble with nausea and indigestion after exhausting remedies failed she found relief with Electric Bitters Two months of use left her wholly cured and able to eat anything she gained weight and strength it aids digestion cures dyspepsia improves appetite and renews life at 50 cents guaranteed at Wm Robinson Co’s drug store
John Smith, 81, of Grahamville in Sullivan county, faced a den of black snakes last week near Gladies. He climbed a rock and, with a walking stick, killed seven large snakes while twenty three or more escaped. The largest snake reportedly measured nine inches, the smallest seven feet three inches.
Classified items include a 160 acre rental near Princeville part of Jas Byrnes estate with on site application. lost light coat between Will Murdock and Brimfield with reward. census figures showing Peoria as second city in the state. various local notices and ads for tonics and remedies. community events a fried chicken supper for French Grove church, school notes, alumni activities, harness shop work, and town updates. A ginseng experiment, lighthouse wash method, and weather related telegraph notes are present along with school reports and upcoming auctions.
The Star Lyceum Course opens the season at Chichester’s hall on Saturday evening September 22 with the Ladies Arion Quartet of Chicago. The committee expects a strong lineup and good audience reception. Season tickets may be reserved September 20 at the Exchange Bank, with tickets for the Arion Quartet on sale September 21 and 22 at the Post Office.
Premiums for the Peoria Corn Exposition October 3 to 13 total about 28000. Railroads offer large prizes for best corn along their lines, boosting corn growing across Illinois. The rules favor farmers in most classes with a separate expert class for seed corn men, and new decorations for the Corn Palace and city are planned.
Farmers urged to enter the Peoria Corn Exposition to obtain premiums. Anyone who has not received a premium list can write to the Exposition and receive it by return mail.
Michigan farmers wives create reading and sociability club in two vacant courthouse rooms. Each member funds a carpet yard and a chair cup and saucer and cutlery. Weekly gatherings include reading and programs with monthly refreshments. Aware of isolation, the effort aims to improve mental and social well being.
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