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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
8
An 1890s style ad and anecdotes describe Cuticura Soap and Ointment easing skin ailments in babies and kids. It touts immediate relief from itching, burning, rashes, and inflammations, with claims of rest for worried parents and suitability for all ages, plus a free Cuticura Book offer.
A fragmented newspaper advertisement promotes patent medicines and cures. It touts Catarrh cures with F. J. Cheney & Co and Walbing Kinnan & Marvin as endorsers while warning against imitations. Includes pricing, testimonials, and other dubious claims.
Antioch sees John Porter survive a failed suicide attempt after a bullet pierces him and a fence. In Chicago a burglar steals a safe worth 3200 dollars and is partly buried before being found intact. Waukegan sues over alienation of affections tied to Zion City figures. In Chicago a boy aids a blind musician after rescuing him from a burning building. Harrisburg sees a man protectively rescue a blind neighbor. Champaign faces a jail term for Annie Kelly over a pupil beating. Chicago crashs a switchman dies in an Illinois Steel yard. Urbana reports the first issue of a crime journal planned at the University of Illinois. Springfield notes a Republican district race. Dixon records a baby fatally crushed by a machine. Sterling reports a murder suspect missing as river searches end.
Gust Anderson of Maidstone Sask formerly Minnesota writes of three years in Central Canada detailing 1908 1909 yields and a favorable climate with strong wheat and oats production despite frost. He notes water depth and pasture for cattle and urges small settlers to pursue wealth on Canadian lands. A Bayble press dispatch cites high quality wheat deliveries and 84.28 percent high grade in February inspections, 82.21 in January, and 88.6 for six months, praising farmers for producing first class grain amid good weather.
The suitor tells a cautious father there will be no gruff criticism, no nagging mother, no abusive siblings, and no younger sister forcing unwanted reading. He declares he will prevent keeping a miserable home, contrasting the woman’s past household with his intent to avoid such a fate.
A Yonkers Statesman exchange riffs on discipline and ambition within a family. John suggests Edgar study and work to become a great man, while Edgar resists, wishing to imitate his father. The dialogue turns to the fate of fools when they are gone, sparking a wry, reflective tone.
Pettit's Eye Salve promises instant relief for irritated eyes from dust heat sun or wind priced at 25¢ available at Howard Bros druggists in Buffalo New York. The rest of the text discusses superstitions omens and health quips including dog howling as bad luck leg strength cold exposure and a fake remedy for colds with mixed and unclear phrases.
Indianapolis reader Joseph Murphy relates his life changing relief after using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for chronic constipation and stomach trouble. A free sample offer and address for the doctor’s Monticello Illinois office are noted. The column also recounts light anecdotes from London and retail manners.
An appeal explains why women should consult Mrs. Pinkham for female weakness. It emphasizes decades of experience, confidentiality, and free, no cost guidance through letters from Lynn Massachusetts. The ad claims many women suffer in silence and notes that all letters are read by women and answered confidentially. It invites readers to write to Mrs. Pinkham care of Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co.
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