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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
Local notice page issued by The Croy Weekly with publishing terms and subscription rates. Addresses readers to report missed issues and notes entertainment notices published at regular rates. Attorneys are urged to arrange publication of legal notices through this page with potential enforcement actions.
An article cites Dr. A K Whitford of Elgin Wyoming promoting a new drowning revival method. He claims life can be restored after submersion up to six hours by warming the body in hot water for twenty minutes then applying standard restoration techniques.
Illinois pays more for the War Department than the state funds for its university and research. Transportation of the army costs surpass higher education. One share of the cost of Touditn sehoola is 300000 a year, more than state development of agriculture. Illinois spends 450000 on Sioux Indian support, nearly twice what it spends on soil studies.
The piece urges boiling water in warm weather to ensure purity. It notes drinking water quality depends on inspection of the well and stresses boiling as the only reliable method for safety.
Local officials and landowners in Troy push for economic expansion, highlighting potential oil booms and two factory prospects. Citizens are urged to support the efforts, with broad optimism that investment will ripple through the community.
An expert claims a ton of coal can yield 65000 feet of gas, while current political figures weighing in on policy produce far less daily output, about a tenth of a ton by comparison.
A remark compares the Emperor of Korea and his many wives to a brisk American, suggesting none would appeal. The line uses humor to imply mock exclusivity and cultural distance.
A reflective note discusses how fairness can falter when those who deserve benefit or recognition do not receive it. It examines gaps between rights, promises, and actual outcomes across social or organizational contexts.
Governor Deneen sent a special message to the General Assembly endorsing deep waterway development from Chicago to the Mississippi via the Des Plaines and Illinois rivers. He highlighted 173 000 horsepower potential between Lockport and Utica, forecast revenue savings, and urged state ownership of water power with public funding and limited private damming. The plan faces private sector opposition led by Economy Light and Power, with legal battles over Dresden Heights dam and river navigation protections.
A mixed page gathers humorous verse about Easyville and a spoof by Nixon Waterman. It includes a rustic poem praising quiet country life, a sheriff widow courtship joke, a coroner’s Arkansas verdict on a suicide, and a Jersey minister’s model husband contrasted with a wife’s view.
S Kingston asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy helps elderly with kidney and bladder disorders. It stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system. Begin use now for relief and vigor.
A fresh stock of souvenir post cards featuring Troy landmarks arrives at The Call of Fioca store, offering collectors and visitors a keepsake from the city. The cards depict local sights and historic scenes, sourced for quality reproductions and lasting keepsakes.
Mrs M M Davidson of Gifford Ave San Jose California endorses Electric Bitters as a powerful general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel issues. She claims a bottle offers more digestive health than any other remedy she knows. Sold under guarantee at Kingston's drug store Ste.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma sufferers and has cured cases unresponsive to other treatments. It is touted as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with no harmful drugs, by S. Kingston.
An advertisement asserts Fol ey's Kidney Remedy can stop kidney irregularities and cure kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach, mentioning Kingston and promising relief for various cases.
An advertisement in The Call's Classified column targets Troy and surrounding areas and is expected to generate attention and responses from local residents seeking timely results.
The article warns that most appendicitis cases involve habitual constipation and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild, non Nauseating remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural bowel action. It also advises refusing substitutes and mentions Kingston.
Pineules promise kidney direct action with a 30 day trial for $1 and a guaranteed result. They claim immediate relief from backache and rheumatic pains, purify blood, and invigorate the system. Kingston ad notes growing newspaper circulation and subscription push.
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