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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

8

Old fashioned castor oil for children remedy

In dealing with man, remember that a spoonful of oil will go farther than a gallon of vinegar. The same may be said of children. Castor oil is the bent medicine for bowel disorders though some dislike it. For severe diarrhoea and dysentery Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoeas Remedy should be given after the oil, with a quick cure promised. For sale by Wm. Robinson & Co.

Chamberlain Wm. Robinson & Co

Night Workers in London Press and City Sectors

Night shifts across London include policemen, pressmen, postal workers, market traders, and other city services. The aggregate count reaches about 120000 workers to sustain round the clock operations.

London Bek

Speech in favor of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A man from Bagmell Missouri testifies after three years of bronchitis that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved his condition. He tried doctors and patent medicines without relief until his wife bought the remedy, now reporting complete relief. Sold by William Robinson & Co.

Borror Chamberlain W. S. Brock- Man Bagmell, Mo Wm Robinson & Co

Brimfield Post Office Hours Noted

Brimfield post office hours listed from 7 20 a m to 12 noon and 1 to 8 p m with mail closures at 8 20 a m and 5 p m D B Srearm P M

Brimfield

Whence Came That Sprightly Step Secret to Health

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming rejuvenation and overall vigor. It promises improved digestion, active organs, and absence of headaches with a smiling, rosy complexion, urging readers to buy for 25 cents at Wm. B Robinson & Co.

Dr. King New Life Reeuult Robinson?& Co.’s

Sarah Bernhardt's Ambition and Age Boldness

French stage star Sarah Bernhardt, aged 68, shows no sensitivity about age. She declares she has only ambition and continues to act with fearless drive, unaffected by critics or time.

Sarah Bernhardt Shoe

Actress Louise Mayerhofer Revealed as de la Motte Fouque’s Daughter

Vienna mourned actress Louise Mayerhofer who died recently and was found to be the daughter of de la Motte Fouque. Born in Paris in 1822, she belonged to aristocratic circles and had a noted stage career.

Vienna Louise Mayerhofer de la Motte-Fouque Paris

Noblewomen Join Charitable Orders Amid War Rumor

Several titled ladies including Lady Frances Bertie and Lady Edith Denbigh have left home life for nunneries. Report claims Queen Margherita of Italy contemplates war involvement, and ex-Queen Natalie of Servis is named as a likely candidate for religious life.

Duke of Norfolk Frances Bertie Edith Denbigh Margherita Italy Natalie of Servis

Local Notes From Brimfield And Nearby Towns

Local items report Mrs. Hindle ill, visitors including Mrs. Hayward of El Paso, J. F. Richford at a funeral, and Miss Brennan returning from Peoria. Elmwood races entry for J. Q. Watson, a 210 acre Odell farm sold at 125 per acre, and a Gypsy Hill picnic with Miss Catherine Wilen and Miss Bessie Wiley among guests.

J.Q. Watson Elmwood Odell, di Wm. George J. F. Richford Delavan J. P. McIntyre Claude Guyer L. H Clark F. H. Herriott Galesburg Mary Brennan Peoria Harold Wendell Phillips Milwaukee Miss Pearl Babcock G.C. Paul Fred Paul Lt. Martz Pekin Brimfield Camp Edward Cushing Gypsy Hill Catherine Wilen Bessie Wiley Vinton Iowa

Shaved by Lightning and Other Odd Tidbits

A farmer near Rich rntod Va loses hair after a lightning strike yet remains otherwise fit. Veteran peanut vendor Patrick T. Kanneally, blind, marks 25 years at Salem Willows selling 15,000 bushels of peanuts in pint bags totaling 960,000 bags. Turkey’s Ping-pong fad reaches the palace with slaves aiding players. A Japanese dancing master venerates a thousandth ancestor. Ras Makennon stays unmoved by Longchamps fireworks. F W Salzmann recalls passing up De Beers’ waterless farm deal for a waistcoat. The Hopi Indians originated the shell game, Dr. George Dorsey says.

Patrick T. Kanneally New England Salem Willows Southwest George Dorsey Field Columbian Museum University of Chicago Dorsey

Dresden Cats Tax Sparks Mass Humane Action

In Dresden a tax of a mark on every cat led to the gathering of homeless animals and their extinction. In the first year 10,000 cats were killed. The report questions whether a rise in rats and mice followed and suggests allowing cats without tax to control vermin.

Dresden

Menelik Banishes Missionaries From Abyssinia

Emperor Menelik I orders German missionaries to leave Abyssinia asserting the faith of his people must not be assailed. When confronted, he questions the Germans about sinners in Germany and sends them home to advise their countrymen, saying such aid is unwanted. A Strange Weapon described as the Sikhs quoit with a steel edge used for offense and capable of nearly severing a man.

Menélik Menelik Abyssinia Germany London

Convicted Murderer Thankful at Emporia Address

In Emporia Kansas a convicted murderer sentenced to five years in the penitentiary expressed gratitude to the court for its just and courteous conduct during the trial. He said he was satisfied with the verdict and sentence and believed most juries would not have been so lenient. He wished God’s blessing on the court and its members.

Emporia Kan

Solymar County Declares Abandoned Rose Of Virtues Pageant

The rose of virtues for Solymar County’s most innocent maiden above 16 will be abandoned this year. There are many maidens but no marriageable young men ready to be betrothed to a worthy peasant boy and accept a substantial dowry.

Solymar

A Boy’s Wild Ride For Life For Dr King’s Discovery

A Leesville Indiana man, W H Brown, endured asthma and death’s agonies while his family hoped he would die. He rode 18 miles to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, which instantly relieved him and cured his lung ailment. He reports sound sleep now and touts its use for throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00, free trial at Wm Robinson & Co. drug store.

Wm. Robinson & Co

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Cady Bros Webbster Webster Susannah Hindle M. L. Sniff Princeville Ella Hallis Haing P. Kellogg R.C. Hayward el Paso Freeman's A. A. Knapp Charles McCluer Elpaso John W. Griffin Watertown New York Tinners Tucker Lillie King Catton Anna Schelkopf Whitten Susie Appleby Radley Roxana Hayes Sutton Nora McCarty Shane Celia Carroll Town House W.G. Johnson Carroll Cora Martin Bramble Miss Doran Mr. Pleasant Rose Hutchinson Campbell Mr. Fuller McCabe Frances Rinéhart David Fuller Rich Rntod Turkey Khedivah Egypt Bosporus Ras Makennon Longchamps F. W. Salzmann Bloemfontein Griqualand W. de Beers Memler Brothers Ceive Louisville and Nashville Great Central Southern Trunk Line Kentucky, Tennesee Alabama Mississippi Florida United States West Florida U. S Gulf Coast R. J. Wemyss General Immigration Louisville, KY WM. Robinson &Co Boys Deuggists Richards W. A. Greer McConnelsville Bucklen Wm. E Robinson & Co Pais
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