11 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
1
The West Virginia official W H Kelbaugh endorses Pe-ru-Na as a superior tonic for ailments aggravated by cold weather. The advertisement highlights cold season discomfort and cites testimonials from users praising the product’s restorative effects.
Hon W H Kelbaugh former West Virginia legislator of Washington DC endorses Peruna as a medicine and tonic. He claims it cured his stubborn cold and run down system after trying other medicines and costly doctor bills, saying it strengthened him and saved money.
Mrs Clara Litterst of Seafield Indiana reports a severe cold last fall improved after taking Peruna and she continued to recover enough to resume her work.
A string of humorous one liners reflects on vanity jealousy love and childhood. The quoted quips debate beauty baldness eating peaches and social norms with wry observations attributed to the Atchison Globe. The tone mirrors a light column of witticisms typical of small town papers.
The passage argues that rest is personal not universal and cautions against rushing, crowding, or overdressing. It urges finding what suits each person, whether travel or quiet, and following it as best as possible for genuine rest.
An Illinois man credits Postum with curing lifelong indigestion after he switched from coffee. He describes coffee causing stomach and nerve issues and hungry spells, noting he switched easily and now feels well. He mentions Postum from Battle Creek, Michigan, and recommends the product along with The Road to Wellville.
A sermonette urges strength for spiritual battle against evil. It frames Amalek as worldly and inward foes, urges faith allied with works, and cites Moses and Joshua as types of Christ guiding prayer on the mountain and warfare in the valley. It stresses Christ with us and in us and ends with a vow of trust in heavenly and earthly intercession.
The Hebrews at Rephidim, bolstered by Moses and Joshua, confront Amalek after fear and panic. Joshua gathers a small core to fight while Moses, on the hill with the rod, supports them as Aaron and Hur sustain his hands. Israel defeats Amalek as Moses builds Jehovah-nissi, and the event is recorded as a lasting memorial of God’s defense.
The Presbyterians north sustain 187 stations and 1,800 global points in West Africa, China, Japan, Korea, India, Siam, Laos, Syria, Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Guatemala. They employ 858 American missionaries and 2,357 native workers, totaling 3,225. At these sites 432 churches report 56,915 communicants and $198,159 raised. Last year 8,691 converts were added, an 118 percent rise, far above home church growth of six percent.
A cannon with revolutionary history has been dug up in Palermo and moved to Ocean City. It was once used as a tender on Uriah Smith's Marshall property along Cannon and Shore road, a nuisance turned relic unearthed by H L Stafford using Barber's history of Cape May county to trace its origins.
The society sold 190 Cherry street Sailors' Home and bought the West and Jane streets plot for a new sea men's institute. The $225,000 facility, exclusive of the site paid $70,000, will serve as a central hub for 34 auxiliaries worldwide. Trustees seek public contributions to begin construction. treasurer Clarence C. Pinneo of 76 Wall Street oversees funds.
A dialogue excerpt notes a claim that someone has reached the top of the literary ladder while another asserts the person has been accused of plagiarism, cited by the Milwaukee Centinel as the source of the remark.
Ancestry details Dion Boucicault son of a French refugee who settled in Ireland and wed an Irish girl. He was named for Dr Dionysius Lardner. The text also touts Defiance Starch as offering more starch per package for the same price, claiming superior value.
New York City claims the largest diamond cross in the world though not officially recognized. Its main mine follows Maiden Lane with its foot on Broadway and arms along Nassau Street. About 480 men work in the diamond trade in the district, more gems than anywhere else in the same area.
The Shell line steamship Goldmouth arrived at Rotterdam from Singapore via the Cape route in 52 days, covering 11 791 miles without stopping engines or reducing steam. It likely marks the longest nonstop voyage by marine machinery, burning liquid fuel with such efficiency that enough surplus remains for 20 days of steaming on the return trip east.
The British brigantine Delight went ashore in fog at Peck's Beach on June 2, 1779. Local militia seized the vessel and sent its crew to Philadelphia. A cannon cast off to lighten the ship during the grounding was recovered by Smith and placed at the corner of his land as a fender.
The article discusses how English law allows name changes without deception, citing Dockrell v. Dougall and praising British liberty. It contrasts French and German rules, which restrict or penalize bearing names not in birth registries or adding surnames, noting stricter official-name penalties.
India's cotton crop in 1905 surpassed average. About 20,000,000 acres were planted and yield reached 3,506,000 bales. Exports totaled over 2,125,000 bales valued above $81,000,000 to Japan, Germany, Belgium and Italy. Japan bought nearly 500,000 bales and the four nations together about 1,500,000 bales.
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