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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
6
A 1908 byway preacher recounts Elisha’s aid to a widow in need citing 2 Kings 4 verses. The text frames scripture as authority and underscores faith through a miracle of oil.
A widow in ancient Israel seeks Elisha for help as a creditor threatens to take her sons. She gathers empty vessels, fills them with oil miraculously, and pays the debt, saving her boys. The tale ends with a lesson on faith and divine provision.
A sermonette urges faith over human aid, noting that God multiplies what we place in his hands. It cites the widow of Zarephath, contrasts earthly provision with divine grace, and urges turning to God before neighbors. It portrays the father’s godly example guiding his family and warns against letting creditors fearfully seize the heart’s treasures.
A. T. Newbold leaves his greyhound Wildfire IL an annuity of £25 as pets gain prominence in wills. Other bequests include a dog, a monkey, a cat, and a tortoise, with sums from £5 to £400. Bridal gifts remain lavish with sables, diamonds, pearls, and a turquoise necklace from relatives and nobles.
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A historical note explains razor edge thickness at about one millionth of an inch with a bent edge from strop use. It describes how bend direction affects cutting or gliding and advises light strokes at the end. It also notes edge brittleness from changing bend and lists tempering temps for razor steel and other tools.
Paris pattern No 2333 displays a breakfast jacket in dotted Swiss muslin with a one-piece side-front and sleeve, open seams near the hem, and Valenciennes lace trim. Shown in four sizes 32 36 39 and 44 inches, with yardage for 27 and 36 inch widths, insertion lace and edging details, ribbon tie. Send 10 cents to Pattern Editor with name, address, size and pattern number.
Paris pattern No 2336 offers a jaunty everyday outfit for girls from six to twelve years. It features a headover blouse, joined bloomers with a cambric underwaist shield, and a separate gathered skirt with belt and deep hem. Suitable for thin serge, flannel, cambric, pique, duck or khaki with yardage listed for various widths and a name label instruction.
No. 2336. BIZD. NAMBE. The metropolitan water routes count 32 ferries operating between Manhattan Island and adjacent shores, averaging 268,800 passengers each day in service.
Lesson from John 13 about Jesus washing disciples feet contrasts majesty and humility. It urges servants to imitate Christ by lowly, helpful service, showing love in action beyond ceremony. References include Padges to Bible commentaries and church roles.
A tense exchange unfolds as the wife claims the husband would remarry within a year if she were dead. He challenges the assertion, insisting she is mistaken and pledging to prove it with quiet, stubborn certainty.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal treatment that cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces, calling it a quack medicine from a famous physician. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A humorous Harper'sWeekly vignette shows Dorothea asking her father what he sees in the future. A promotional Allen's Foot-Ease ad touts a powder that relieves painful feet and sweaty feet with a free trial offer. The Congregationalist joke about a cord on a finger prompts the church scene gag.
Daily arrivals of European high class postal novelties. Send 50 post cards for .75 dollars or 100 for 1.25 dollars. Includes 50 Chicago views option at 3.50 dollars, with no two alike. Chicago company listings.
A Chicago Tribune cartoon quotes a police officer saying he acted after the cock fight ended, while a sly ad notes Smokers prefer Lewis' Single Ginder cigars from Peoria. The punchline references heroism as dazzling courage.
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