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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1904
Page
2
Editorial tone notes Troy's rising building activity this summer amid political talking points. It mocks graft and national troubles while praising local progress and civic discussion, and ends with a nod to President Roosevelt’s view of peace.
Professor Williams of the Smithsonian Institute proclaims the earth is gradually shrinking. The remark contrasts owners overvaluing land with the true size of the planet. A Chicago man offers 90 dollars for the return of three stray poodle pups, suggesting funds for bread for a hungry mother and children may be possible but not guaranteed.
A Tobacco trade journal notes that early cigar ads transformed the industry, with a few pioneers gaining unimpeded returns and inspiring others. The piece also highlights a push to form a Troy Business Men's Association to unite local business agents, a cause long advocated by The Oat, urging continued vigilant effort.
Washington correspondent notes Republicans expect early adjournment but naval and Indian bills, labor measures, and ship subsidies delay progress. Taft may back Philippine shipping bills, canal plans loom, Northern Securities case pleases officials, and public schools face reform amid a bustling political scene.
Health is youth. Disease and sickness bring old age. Herbine, taken each morning before breakfast, keeps you robust and wards off disease. It cures constipation, biliousness, dyspepsia, fevers, skin, liver and kidney complaints. Mrs D W Smith of Whitney Texas testifies it works. 50c a bottle at S Kingston's.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Ind. faced his wife’s stomach and liver trouble. He used Dr. King’s New Life Pills, which gave instant relief and led to full recovery. Available for 25c at S Kingston’s drug store.
Mrs. C. Peterson of 625 Lake St Topeka Kansas extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a sweet effective remedy for coughs and colds. Available at S Kingston 8 detailing 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Also ads for wallpaper house furnishings and a Rocky Mountain Tea promotion. A 5 percent cash-off on shoes at Klein's noted.
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