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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
3
Promotion of daily morning drink of hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims improved skin vitality and general health, urging both men and women to try this internal sanitation for relief from headaches biliousness bad breath rheumatism and constipation.
The Youths Companion notes 25,000,000 prairie dogs in New Mexico and Arizona destroy grass that could feed a million cattle or five million sheep. The government has hired workers to wage systematic extermination at the stockmen’s urging, though the war will be long as the enemy is widespread and deeply entrenched.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the original natural darkening product that contains no dye and costs $1.00. The note also humorously remarks that a young woman may refer a marriage proposal to her father as a mere form.
A health advice column warns that regular meat eating can trigger kidney strain and backache due to uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts as a daily morning remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder irritation, claiming safety and widespread use. It also includes unrelated quips about free offers, a czar, naval vocations, and a tongue-in-cheek ad tone.
Spring prices for green ducks rise with demand in large cities while fall sales in small towns fetch lower prices. Ducks are dressed by dry picking, scalding, or steaming. feathers add value and can be sold. Green ducks sell April to November at 12 to 30 cents a pound. Pekin ducks cost five to six cents per pound to raise to ten weeks. Disbudding and pinching guide tree growth, starting with small buds, repeated to shape trees. not substitutes for pruning mature trees. For full details write Farmers' Bulletin No. 181 to the U S Department of Agriculture.
A fashion column notes growing concern over hip drapery in 1916 styles. Designers plan short jackets and flutted skirts to widen hip appearance, with open fronts showcasing bright barbaric color belts and beaded embroidery. The trend blends Asiatic, American, Indian, and Russian influences, sometimes resembling Genghis Khan regalia.
The article suggests lowering feed costs by growing corn roots and general greens. It recommends patches of clover or alfalfa, beets, turnips, cabbage, potatoes, and onions. Poultry thrive on these crops and they can be managed in spare time to improve breeding economics.
The article notes return of distinct waist emphasis with redingotes closely fitted at bust and waist, shaping curves. It describes a Louis XIV style stone gray coat with orange blossom lining, pearl buttons, full basque, and patch pockets, paired with a short plaited skirt and stone gray doeskin gloves. Also mentions smocks evolving into middies, pastel and striped fabrics, prices.
The article explains the need for well drained soil for alfalfa, noting drainage challenges in humid and irrigated areas. It discusses alkali prevention, heavy rainfall drainage, and the practice of back furrowing to speed water runoff when underdrains are insufficient.
The article recommends painting inside drawers with white coats then enamel to create a smooth, clean surface. It argues drawers become neater and easier to wipe clean, offering a substitute for glass shelves and suggesting the idea for all cupboards and shelves in homes.
Boiled meat gravy is made by melting butter, adding flour and browning, then adding the meat liquor and boiling a few minutes. Flavor to taste.
Do not sow alfalfa seed on land that has been plowed very recently. The warning cautions that freshly turned soil is not ideal for establishing alfalfa crops.
Swiss chard is emerging as a favored green among greens enthusiasts. The article highlights its hardiness, versatility in cooking, and appeal to gardeners seeking nutritious leafy vegetables.
Middles for young girls has gained increasing popularity as a fashion item, with brighter palettes and varied fabrics expanding its appeal among shoppers. Local shops report steady demand and new styles introduced this season.
A very charming creation features georgette crepe and novelty silk with a crepe broad collar and fluting. Silk flowers and buttons accent the design, with a horn hat covered in gray satin and trimmed by soft ostrich feathers. The skirt echoes the divided riding skirts of cowgirls.
Durand Wisconsin and Blackstone Massachusetts readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menopausal symptoms. Letters describe hot flashes suffocation headaches backaches and dizziness improving after use. A stray romantic line appears but does not relate to the health claims.
An advertisement warns that strong soap can burn the scalp and recommends cleansing with La Creole Hair Dressing. It claims the product darkens grizzly hairs in a natural way and lists a price of one dollar.
A Proviso excerpt presents a witty exchange. "Don't be surprised if I call you up at your office, my dear." the reply counters with humor, "I won't, if it is to call me down." The brief exchange underscores playful power dynamics and social wit.
Advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease feverishness headache and teething disorders move and regulate bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Praised as pleasant tasting for children, used by mothers for 28 years with samples free. Ad by Mother Gray Co La Roy NY.
A witty exchange centers on Jiggins and his reputation as a fire eater and the steady supply of hot air surrounding him. The dialogue underscores his flamboyant persona and the audience's amused response to his theatrics.
Grove's Tasteless chill tonic is presented as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. A price of 50 cents is listed.
Quote from a judge about attire followed by a remark on British munition areas. The note mentions Great Britain being divided into eight munition areas.
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