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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
4
The Call discusses eyesight differences between races, noting that native groups may appear keen due to familiarity with what to look for, but reading introduction often coincides with increased short-sightedness. It cites Egyptian schoolchildren and French artillerymen as examples, and ends with a promotional jab about subscribing to The Call.
Local notes report city election due Monday and a moon phase tonight. Remodelling work begins on Market street for John C. Gebauer. Navier Siedler dies at 90 in Highland. Pocahontas school project contract for 14 000 dollars let. construction soon. St Jacob resident G L Searcy remains bedfast since Christmas. Highland graduates to wear cap and gown at commencement. Mrs T W A Belk dies in Alton at 70, daughter of a Madison County landowner. Wapakoneta death affects Elias Burk Sr. and funeral attendance in St. Louis area. Baseball fans attend opening in St. Louis between Cardinals and Pirates. Former Madison County states attorney Robert J. Brown dies of consumption. buried in Bellefontaine. Andrew Klein property building demolition noted.
The Call reports the demolition of a landmark on property tied to the Klein residence. John F Weikenant, longtime Alhambra resident and father of Martha Weikenant, died at his Madison home aged 61 after tuberculosis. Burial will be in Alhambra. The cemetery warning issued to parents targets children trespassing for flower damage. Wick Bros. Jewelry Co sale transfers Wick interest to Louis J. and John F. Wick of Highland. Wick Ranch will persist under new leadership until May 1. Advertising for stallions Gauguelin 58809 and Black Planet appears. Edgar Braun, 25, died of tuberculosis at Highland after living with the illness, survived by parents and siblings. funeral held in Highland. John J Woodbury, ex Troy resident now at Blue Canyon Cal., sends $2 and subscribes ahead to The Call through April 2, 1912.
An old family gathering at the ancestral home features lively banter and memory snippets. Uncle William teases with a riddle about a sunbathing heavy set girl and bunion plaster while Grandma defends tomato catsup flavoring and Grandpa recalls Gettysburg.
The fragment discusses the germ of la grippe and its after effects such as weakness nervousness lack of appetite energy and disordered liver and kidneys. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic blood purifier and regulator of stomach liver and kidneys claiming thousands have benefited and offering a 50 cent trial with guaranteed satisfaction. Advertising insight follows.
The Ringling Bros will present two daily shows in St Louis the week of May 2 during a season noted for its wide European acts and new menagerie. The article traces the circus origin in Baraboo Wis in 1883, its rise to prominence, and highlights acts by Schuman horses, the Saxon trio, Lorch family acrobats, Alexis aerialists, Robledillo, the Dutton riders, and a grand parade and menagerie.
For purification, finds voice in pimp les, boils, sallow complexion, a jaun diced look, moth patches and blotches on the skin all signs of liver trouble. But Dr. King's New Life Pills make rich red blood, give clear skin, rosy cheeks, fine complexion and health. Try them. 25c at Kingston's. Advertising that pays, grows, advertising that grows, pays. Adver tising in The Call does both. Everybody reads the Want column.
Notice prohibits fishing hunting or trespassing on 1910 premises. Violators will be prosecuted. Named individuals listed include Charles Heinrich George Giger George Flath Henry Wendler Edward Prott Louis Prott John Clark Henry Bohm August Mimier Hackman Bros. Stanley Smith A. J. Whiteside John Horn John Howard 7s Chris Burk John Cline Wesley Smith Fred Hampe James H. Smith Fred Boda Clem Talleur Jr. George Anderson Henry L. Schmidt Why Bohm Lbles Struckhoff Edward Hunsche Adam Flath Jr. James Giger 23.
Local market notes list prices for wheat corn oats and farm products with ranges for hay straw and feed. livestock and poultry quotes include cattle hogs spring lambs calves chickens ducks geese butter and eggs. Advertisement promotes phone-in want ads with promising results.
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