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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
9
A Wolverhampton firm develops a camera device that, when activated by a button, instantly photographs a passing motor car with time and date. Synchronised watches and proper distance measurements promise accurate results, signaling a future where motorists may face photographic enforcement.
Seven miles of broad road planned from Sandy Hook along the coast to Highland Beach under the Navesink light. It will parallel the Jersey shore, connect with Highland Beach to Sea Bright, and be used exclusively by army officers and their friends. Minimum width is 15 feet.
Article notes Japanese troops favor the tune Marching Through Georgia though native music lacks marches. It says patriotic Japanese composers have adapted foreign pieces since the war began, and soldiers sing the new airs with Japanese lyrics.
A weekly postage stamp of about 2% value is pasted into a little blank book owned by every servant girl in Germany. The stamp is donated by her mistress under a legal requirement. If the girl falls ill the stamps are redeemed by the government or she may keep them until old age when the government pays their face value.
The House of Lords keeps a thoughtful habit by reserving a cloakroom space for the baby marquis of Donegal, awaiting his twenty first birthday. This amiable custom reflects care for young peers as they come of age.
The sole surviving horse from the Colenso battery is to be shipped from South Africa to England. He endured ten wounds during the battle and will live out his days in peace and comfort under his owner’s care.
A country pastor recounts his wife’s coffee related illnesses starting in 1896 and how switching to Postum Food Coffee cured their ailments. He cites nine years of uninterrupted health since abandoning coffee and praises the product from the Pow er Company of Battle Creek Michigan.
An overview of King Josiah’s eighteenth year in Jerusalem detailing the temple repairs led by Hilkiah and Shaphan, the discovery of the book of the law, Huldah the prophetess’s message, and Josiah’s reforms. It covers the investigation, the nation’s repentance, the 13-year reign of peace, the Passover, and Josiah’s death at Megiddo.
A medical notice touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best treatment for kidney diseases in women. It claims early use saves lives, lists symptoms like backache and swelling, and cites Emma Sawyer of Conyers, Georgia, as proof, with a promise of free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
A childlike tale contrasts Mary and her brother John. The lamb disappears because Mary did not advertise while merchants prosper by advertising. The village store and brokers feature in a gentle parable about commerce and attention.
Special correspondence from Cleveland Arkansas reports widespread claims of Kidney disease cures by Dodd's Kidney Pills. Local resident A E Carlile asserts twenty three years of kidney trouble ended, praising the remedy as best for sick kidneys. Also referenced are unrelated notes about fictional cures and foot powder advertisements.
A senator explains etymology to his child describing nemesis as a female office seeker. The exchange, quoted from the Catholic Standard and Times, reflects political satire and the weary tone of elder statesmanship.
A Chicago Tribune humorous scene unfolds in a basement restaurant where a joking man orders cold fare and the waitress, unseen, responds with a chilling punch line. The banter spans iced watermelon, pickled tongue, and a final quip about laughter and chloroform.
A dialogue from a publisher and salesman questions the value of an edition de luxe. The salesman argues customers will pay more for an unexpurgated version, while the manager doubts its sensational appeal. Washington Star report reflects debate over special edition pricing and marketing.
Ulcers for thirty years cured by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, as testified by Moga of Gainesville Texas. He suffered from ulcers and eruption from knees to feet for over thirty years and found relief within six months after using the products. Also includes brief snippets of ad-like jokes and notices about Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and Dr Mowrey's Stomach Tablets.
Miss Odette Tyler writes a grateful note praising Dean's Kidney Pills as a valuable remedy. She says the experience has been gratifying to herself and friends. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York sells the product for 50 cents a box.
A fragment mentions a vain man seeking flawless style and notes readers shifting from cigars to Lewis' Single Binder straight cigars praised for their tobacco blend. An old testimonial from W O'Brien of Minneapolis in June 1900 extols Piso'nCure as an effective cough remedy. The quote ends with a reminder there is no fun in loafing without purpose.
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