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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
3
The report notes that dyes used by Putnam are claimed not to stain hands or kettle, with only green and purple hues mentioned as exceptions. No further context on time, location, or source is provided.
The German government plans to widen the Kiel canal from 60 to 130 feet and surface width from 180 to 350 feet. The project aims to handle larger warships and is estimated to cost about 50 million dollars.
Francois Geromini, famed guardian of the Bastile column, is pensioned by the French government after a career spanning Corsica departure, imperial guard grenadiers service in Algiers and Rome, Bourbaki in 1870, imprisonment in Darmstadt, and later conciergd of the Bastile. Illinois Central Railroad plans about 400000 for new passenger train equipment including 25 coaches and chair cars 10 baggage cars and 10 mail cars, all with latest design and finish.
Sargent's rare works fetch high sums in recent years with three paintings offered. A head of a girl in a red shawl sold for 8750 at Christie’s, a Ellen Terry portrait bought at $6,000 and later resold for 15,000, and a half length portrait of a lady from 1908 realized 3685. A detergent joke closes with Defiance Starch packaging advertising 16 oz for 1c.
A collage of pseudo literary quotes and product pitches including tobacco claims, a Peoria factory reference, a teething syrup for children, and a remark about the blooming idiot being seasonal. The text reads like catalog copy with promotional phrasing and miscellaneous aphorisms.
A Cincinnati woman details relief from nine months of female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes pain, nervousness, headaches, and improved health after five bottles, urging others to try the remedy as a reliable female tonic.
Tokio reports the Japanese government has no details of the Aleutian incident and cannot comment. In Washington, Acting Attorney General Russell has given no instructions to Valdes about the seal poachers on St. Paul Island. Fur seal agents Lembky and Judge are on St. Paul, with Lembky respected by officials, and Japan was informed promptly via Ambassador Wright to prevent an international flare.
Federal grand jury returns 19 counts against Standard Oil Co of Chicago for non payment of storage charges to railroads, alleging rebates to gain unfair advantage. Indictment cites charges from August 1903 to February 1905 totaling potential fines up to 380000. Second grand jury summoned to continue probe starting March 1905.
Dr. Samuel B Crawford aged 32 died suddenly at the home of his prospective bride Mrs. Rose Sykes as she prepared for their wedding. Crawford was found collapsed with chloral solution nearby and had been ill, with the medicine previously believed to be an overdose but later considered a means to ease his pain.
The United States Geological Survey announces water sampling stations across Illinois. Daily samples will be collected from Sangamon at Springfield and Decatur, Kaskaskia at Shelbyville and Carlyle, Chicago and Eastern reservoirs at Magion and Joppa, Cypress, and Carter.
White jorge presents two patterns for boys clothing. No. 5596 creates a knee length blouse with shoulder and underarm seams closed on the right side by buttons. No. 5370 makes knee trousers with fly or side button closure. Sizes range from 3 to 12 years. Patterns cost ten cents each and ship on request with size and pattern number.
A Bloomington syndicate of wealthy citizens has applied for a street car franchise offering to carry passengers for 3 cents and to pay 7 percent of revenue to the city. The existing street car company seeks renewal of multiple franchises as agitation grows for compensation for use of streets. The new company asserts it will fulfill its pledges. Illinois Leads In Rural Mail Routes. Illinois tops states with 2,719 rural routes in use as of August 1, per the Postal Service. Nationwide routes total 35,973 with 2,938 requests for new routes pending, including 161 for August 15, 119 for September 1, 123 for September 17, and 62 for October 1, leaving 2,473 unacted.
A Chicago railroad official states that a conference in Washington informed railroads that the interstate commerce law will not permit reciprocal advertising contracts with newspapers. Attorneys for the railways reportedly disagree on the implications of the ruling.
A letter from Dr. A. Weinberg, an oculist who vanished from Gra ville in spring, arrives in Carmi stating he is in London and will return once funds are raised. He claims he was drafted into militia service during a visit to his German hometown and recounts a dramatic escape.
Gas was found at 52 feet on the T. P. Hudson farm half a mile west of Vandalia and the well was drilled 26 feet deeper. Gas flows rise with each foot and burn six to seven feet high. The J. A. Metzger farm south of Vandalia has been leased and a contract signed to sink an oil well within 90 days.
Pattern No 5655 describes a silk and lace sacque shaped by shoulder seams and underarm seams with a round collar. Front closes double breasted with two large buttons and a Valenciennes lace frill. Medium size needs two yards of 36 inch material. pattern sent for 10 cents on coupon order.
Capt John T McBride a Randolph county political figure for 35 years died at his home in Chester at age 68 He served as county clerk sheriff assessor and treasurer state legislator and Chester mayor Also led Randolph County Old Settlers Association Mother Drops Pin In Baby Mouth in Decatur infant serious after swallowing a pin during dressicking. pin could not be removed surgically due to location
Decatur reports that Bob Walters, arrested on a charge of attempting to assault a girl, has been fined in the county jail and broods over his arrest, described as a raving maniac by officials.
Meeker complains that his wife speaks her mind, while Bleeker notes the friction ends only when she reaches the end of her tirade. Chicago Daily News offers the exchange as a domestic quip.
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