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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
3
The piece outlines Isaiah’s vision and divine call from the Book of Isaiah, focusing on chapter 6 and its authority in Scripture. It highlights the prophet’s commissioning, the heavenly throne scene, and the themes of sin, purification, and mission.
A sermonette argues the true safe vision comes from God not personal whim. It contrasts visions with Isaiah’s call, stressing holiness, self‑awareness, and cleansing before service. It urges faithful ambassadors to seek genuine spiritual preparation over sensational experiences.
The prophet Isaiah confronts King Ahaz as Assyrian threats loom. He delivers God’s call and the sign of Immanuel while Judah faces temptation to worldly alliances. Ahaz refuses a sign, yet the vision preserves hope for a divine king and enduring faith amid peril.
Old Hiram, labeled easygoing, debates whether to retrieve a quarter lost in a floor hole Then he places more money into the hole and plans to enter the dirt to reclaim it, weighing the cost of the hatchet against the coin. His wife scolds while he reasons the risk and reward reveal his thrift.
A memoir-like review of an 1851 household account book reveals daily costs from Westfield to New York, church pew rents, and laundry at 28 cents a dozen. It notes daguerreotypes, shoes, dress fittings, and teaching wages, with reflections on era habits and items like cachous and lamp oil.
The London Evening News surveyed readers to rank favorite musical pieces. Overture to Tannhauser leads, followed by the William Tell overture, Tschaikowski 1812, Grieg Peer Gynt Suite, Mignon Gavotte, The Mikado, and Mendelssohn Midsummer Night’s Dream.
A Boston Post quotation notes that some men who turn over a new leaf find the same issues on the other side, reflecting on personal change and continuity. The line emphasizes recurring patterns despite attempts at transformation.
Paris Pattern No 2514 offers a cashmere or cotton crepe frock easy to make and flattering. Features include a gathered waist to yoke bands, optional lace yoke, matching cuffs, and a one piece plaited skirt joined to the waist. Six sizes 32 to 42 with yardage for various widths and banding. pattern cost 10 cents from Pattern Department.
Paris Pattern No 2505 for a straight edge box plaited skirt sized 13 to 17 years. Describes materials, backing, and back inverted plait closure. Gives fabric yardages for bordered and plain materials and price 16 cents to procure.
A London report paints tipping as a public scourge with diners in the West End pressured to leave a recommended portion. It notes patrons who pay four pounds for meals may face social scrutiny if they do not tip a fifth of the total.
The will of the late T F Dove, who died at home two weeks ago, is filed for probate. Dove, county's wealthiest man, names his sons T C Dove and F R Dove as executors and provides the homestead and 1200 dollars yearly for Mrs Dove while she remains a widow. The remainder goes to the sons share and share alike, and the will directs no inventory or court reports.
Reverend S D Moore, pastor of the Negro Methodist church in Galesburg, told his congregation that every Black resident should keep a Winchester rifle at home to defend against intruders. He denied wanting lawlessness, arguing whites control justice in Springfield and that innocent Blacks should not be punished for white neglect.
Sparta mourns Matthew McClurken oldest native and first white child born there dead at 181 years. He started in castor oil in 1839, ran Sparta Woolen Mills from 1860, and also worked in dry goods, becoming one of the county’s wealthiest men. Funeral from family residence.
Springfield officials aboard a motor car during inspection uncover an attempt to wreck the Bloomington Roadhouse northbound passenger train near Mason City just minutes before its scheduled arrival. Three rails on a sharp curve had been loosened spikes pulled and fish plates discarded.
Reed Furr, a well known farmer near Danville, and Miss Fetelle Hahn, after living as man and wife for 18 years and becoming parents to two children, were legally married in Covington Indiana by Squire Osborne. The couple reportedly joined in a religious revival.
A cyclone and cloudburst struck La Salle causing widespread damage. Large trees were snapped, streets littered with branches, cupolas of the Polish Catholic church blown through the roof, Lincoln school house damaged, several roofs blown off, and some streets flooded two feet deep in places.
Demers aged 45 collapsed and died from heart failure at his residence. Formerly a leading city business man, he had retired about four months ago and recently pursued mining in New Mexico, returning from that trip in apparently perfect health.
Dynamite sticks and a bundle of iron were found in a Peter Kohl farm wheat bundle near Ridgway ending threshing. The machine was halted and restarted after careful examination of each bundle before processing resumed.
Virginia notes the death of John Burke a pioneer resident aged 90 His widow is Lucy Walton formerly of St Louis The obituary records his long life and rural ties in the community with a final resting reference to his surviving spouse Lucy Walton
Seven year old Champaign Ralph Johnson died after a fall from an Illinois Central train in Eldorado. He was the son of Walter Johnson.
The two year old son of Henry Baker, a farmer, died after drinking water soaked with fly paper poison. The incident occurred in Murphysboro and is under investigation by local authorities.
Maude F. Forgie of Leesburg Virginia writes to Mrs Pinkham praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She suffered months from feminine ills and after using the product and prescribed treatment she became strong and well again.
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. It has cured thousands troubled by displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down feeling flatulency indigestion dizziness or nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
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