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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
7
One member of firm at Eckert's office Troy on Saturday of each week. address in Edwardsville Illinois with phone Ball Main 284 and main contact at R. Edwardsville.
Charles E Yanney's alfalfa on six acres near McLean County yielded two tons per acre in 1907, 2 1/2 tons in three cuts in 1908, plus 150 pigs grazed on the hay. In 1909 yields reached 3 1/2 tons per acre with 83 hogs pastured, producing substantial returns and no harm to the crop. The report promotes Illinois Farmers Institute field tours at the University of Illinois Urbana August 16–18 to share scientific farming advances.
The article notes that the corn crop, hay and grain harvests, and threshing have strained farmers, but by the season’s close relief is possible on most farms. This change reflects improved conditions as workloads ease and yields determine the next steps for growers.
Life on the Panama Canal has had frightful drawbacks from malaria and related illnesses. Electric Bitters is claimed to destroy the germs causing fever ague jaundice and general debility. A testimonial from Wm. A. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina cites a complete cure after three bottles. Also promotes stomach liver and kidney benefits and typhoid prevention at 50 cents. Guaranteed by S Kingston. Delivery via Daniel Peterman agent. Advertises classifed ads as a result.
A review in Engineering News praises the McKinley bridge across the Mississippi at Venice Illinois as the largest interurban electric railway bridge yet built. It links 550 miles of Illinois Traction System to St Louis with highway tolls and freight facilities. Construction began in 1907 and is due for completion in October 1910.
Public notice lists multiple daily departure times from St Louis to Collinsville Edwardsville Maryville and other points with through routes. Schedules show first trains at 6:00 to 7:10 a.m. and hourly or near hourly runs until late night including midnight endpoints. An advertisement notes The Call classifieds reach Troy readers and can bring results.
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