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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
2
A fragment from a column recalls an old darky seeking ordination and being asked about Bible knowledge. He cannot read or recall most scriptures, but he improvises a parable about Sheba and thieves, ending with a biblical misquotation reference.
A bystander recounts a fragmentary scene quoting a harsh exchange with Jezebel and the command to cast her down, noting the final remark about resurrection and seven baskets as a grim aside.
A north of Ireland country doctor, famed for brusqueness, is halted by an old woman with an ass laden with peats in a narrow boreen. He retorts that women and asses are always in the way, only to be met with calm defiance as he drives on. Also promotes Defiance Starch for laundry stiffness with thinner application and better wear.
An Oregon attorney told the state supreme court that a client’s life and his wife’s efforts hinge on the outcome of the cold storage plant dispute. The argument framed the issue as more than property, stressing the stakes involved in the decision. Also notes on starch and home laundering tips prompting Defiance Starch usage.
A speaker reflecting after a week on a farm describes the disturbing lure of watching people eat with knives. He notes the knife as an unpredictable instrument causing fear of unexpected harm and cut tongues, yet curiosity remains high.
A fragmentary tale presents Doctor urging Madam to ensure her husband rests. Madam resists, while the doctor praises a good beginning. The dialogue hints at domestic tension and a cautionary start to a larger narrative.
Public domain work attributed to W S Edson cites Bible verses 1 Samuel chapters 24 and 26 as scripture authority for the story.
A fragmentary biblical excerpt presents David invoking the Lord to judge between him and Saul and to avenge him, while claiming his own hand shall not be upon Saul. The text reflects ancient feud rhetoric and divine judgment over personal conflict.
The passage praises David's refusal to kill Saul despite an opportunity and pressure from companions. It highlights self control, magnanimity, and faith in God as key to character growth. It argues true kingship begins with ruling one's spirit, not seizing power, trusting God's overarching plan.
A fragment portrays David fleeing Saul's relentless pursuit into the wilderness of Ziph as his heart grows desperate under cruel persecution. The terse excerpt hints at perilous path and mounting inner resolve amid biblical conflict.
In a night march David and Abishai approach Saul's camp after Saul and 3,000 men rested. David spares Saul, rebukes Abishai for murder, and departs with water and Saul's spear, trusting God to be his avenger. The narrative contrasts Saul's troubled sleep with David's faith and restraint.
New York Attorney General Jackson mockingly recalls a farmer who blamed a lightning rod seller for a burnt barn. In a tale of miscommunication the farmer claims lanterns were not lit on dark nights, forcing the agent to defend the product and the farmer to admit the fault.
An 80 year old observer notes tobacco's dual role as a luxury and a disinfectant. He cautions against overuse but states tobacco can be a preventive medicine, reflecting a historic medical view quoted from London Argus.
The tale recounts Princeton prize student Job H. Hedges and Mayor Strong's secretary hurriedly drafting a mayoral message. A New York newspaper criticized the language, prompting a remembered exchange where Hedges vowed to tell the truth but the mayor urged silence and to protect the message’s glory.
A French expert asserts the United States now leads globally in automobile manufacture, sales, and use. He notes US production rose to 60,000 last year while France produced 56,000, with other nations lagging. nine-year totals in those countries exceed 50,000 cars and over a billion dollars in value.
In a domestic scene Mrs. Jones tests a new phonograph while her husband is away. Polly the parrot listens to In Old Madrid, appears delighted and puzzled, then unexpectedly exclaims Great Scot You've got the old man boxed up this time.
The bride to be asks her father to give her away, and he reveals he already did so, noting her disposition mirrors her mother. Also an ad extols Defiance Starch for at home shirtwaist laundering with proper stiffness and less wear.
The District of Columbia has the highest population density in the nation, with about 3,839 persons per square mile. Alaska is sparsely populated at roughly one person per ten square miles, while Rhode Island ranks second with around 407 residents per square mile.
A clipped exchange shows a character probing understanding of a person's motive and a dinner invitation. The speaker recalls a late arrival and a question about whether the home team won, hinting at domestic or social tension within the scene.
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