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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1916

Page

2

Feed wastage in cattle nutrition prompts loss of $100 million

USDA report warns vast quantities of straw and corn stover are wasted or underused, raising beef costs and hurting farmer profits. Straw and stover could feed breeding herds and improve soil fertility when paired with concentrates. current feeding waste and improper handling reduce potential revenue by millions annually.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Stover

Worms Worry Small Chicks and Sunlit Dangers

Gapes caused by gape worms in young chicks threaten suffocation as worms fill the throat. Larger birds may harbor worms unseen. Ensure shade for chicks as sun exposure risks. provide boards on posts for a cool, airy retreat.

Storage Reform Advocated For Farmers

Farmers lose much annually due to poor storage facilities for perishables. Every farm should have a cellar storehouse and refrigerator to save surplus foods for future use. The lack of adequate storage gives speculators an advantage.

Stock Ram Care Tips in Plain Style

Advice to keep a stock ram in a light clean ventilated stall with daily fresh water and consistent feeding to maintain good hearty condition and proper hydration.

Lesson for August 27 from Acts Twenty: Paul in Farewell

Paul travels from Corinth to Troas and meets elders at Miletus to review his ministry. He outlines his character and methods, preaching publicly and house to house, urging repentance toward God and faith in Jesus. He warns the Ephesian elders of coming trials and emphasizes giving over receiving as a path to blessed life.

Ephesus Paul Corinth Phillips Troas Jerusalem Miletus Withim Lord Jesus Christ Kingdom of Heaven Church of God Jesus Christ

Parlor fashion recalls Victorian worsted roses in Newport

A 1900s style revival bursts into modern fashion as Victorian worsted roses and parrot motifs reappear in hats and gowns. A Newport fashion scene, sparked by Mrs Herman Oelrichs charity show, highlights the trend of crocheted crewel roses, cross stitching and plush bird cage accessories as chic statements.

Bellevue Avenue Newport City Marie Antoinette Petit, Trianon Herman Oelrichs Conde Nast Frank Crowninshield Hilltop Inn

Homemade Mop From Cloth Scraps for Polished Floors

A home made mop from scraps of cloth or flannelette becomes nearly as effective as costly store bought mops. Cut strips eight by inch and a half, bind with string, attach to a stick, secure with a nail, and use with or without polish. Washable and reusable, it suits walls too when made of lighter material.

Fashion Notes on Waistline Highlights in Coats and Dresses

Throughout the decades some women resist split waistlines created by contrasting colors and fabrics. Describes coats worn in or out of the house, moire ribbon hats, and girdles in pastel color blends. Notes ribbons with metal threads and geometric patterns for stiff ruching and frills. Mentions hunter green ribbons with cerise and violet and green satin ribbons with black and white brocade.

Irance Lnen

Ribbon usage in hats and garments described

The article notes that wide and narrow ribbons decorate hats and garments, with narrow ribbons used for rosettes and frills. It mentions soft ska and quillings for vertical and decorative effects, though some phrasing is unclear.

Skirts of White Satin Fashion Note

White satin skirts are described as severely tailored for sportswear, offered with coats or alone, pairing well with crepe Georgette or chiffon blouses and bright lined coats or sweaters. The piece highlights charm and practical service in fashionable ensembles.

Why Women Write Letters About Pinkham Medicine

A discussion of readers letters to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co asserts every letter is authentic with consent. It explains why women write in praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from displacements inflammation and other female ailments, and the urge to help others.

Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine

La Creole Hair Dressing Advertisement Original Formula

Darkens hair in a natural way without dye and claims imitation money cannot match the original. Price one dollar. Advertisement text promotes La Creole Hair Dressing as the genuine product with emphasis on authenticity and value.

Jones Resigns Don’t Worry Club Presidency Over Triplets

The query asks what led Jones to resign as president of the Don't Worry club. The answer given is Triplets, suggesting a personal or family reason behind the resignation. No additional facts are provided.

Jones Don't Worry Club

Castoria Advertisement and German Mind Query

Examine every CASTORIA bottle to ensure the signature is in use for over 30 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria. Also a brief quip debate asks what the German mind is, with a humorous line about field gray matter.

Fletcher Isnicker Becker

Youth Looks Warmer With La Creole Hair Tint Ad

An old newspaper ad claims youthful appearance can be achieved by darkening gray hair using La Creole Hair Tint. The snippet also references a draper’s view that a soft drink equals hard luck, reflecting period advertising tone.

Draper

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