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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
3
A. C. Sprague a Normal Indiana stock dealer suffered two years of kidney pain preventing sleep riding or driving. After three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills his condition improved dramatically and he now travels and sleeps well. Trial offer and 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Sold by all dealers.
The piece notes Admiral Uriu from the Japanese navy who trained at Annapolis, praised for diligence and later quoted about making the stir in war. It also reports a fierce exchange in the New York Assembly over a bill to make West Seneca a city named Lackawanna with sharp taunts between Assemblymen Cook Cox and Lynch weighing in on the debate.
A Denver doctor recommends proper diet to prevent childhood illness and cites a case where a four year old boy recovered from stomach liver and kidney derangement after eating Grape-Nuts with no additional sugar. The ad promotes Post Sugar in Grape-Nuts and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
The weekly weather bureau report shows drought easing in the corn belt with abundant rains. Drought persists in parts of Tennessee, the middle gulf, Texas, and western regions. forest fires reported in Idaho and Montana. Corn progress solid in Missouri valley and central Mississippi. some Ohio valley losses, spring wheat harvest nearly done, North Dakota and Minnesota facing rust. Cotton shedding and rust remain but less severe. boll worms lingering in Texas but weevils destructive elsewhere. Tobacco advancing in mid Atlantic and New England, apples scarce in some areas, potatoes promising, soil ready for fall plowing overall.
East St Louis joins St Louis for Labor Day at the world’s fair grounds on September 5 with a nine division parade lead by George W. King. East St Louis council adopts full celebration on the exposition grounds and promises at least 1,500 participants. Picnic grounds with free ice water and seating to be prepared near intramural stations 11 and 12 for workers and families.
Description outlines a five room, two story pine residence on a stone foundation costing $2,000. Living room 11.5 by 18.5 feet, dining 13 by 12, kitchen 9 by 11.75, two bedrooms of 12 by 12 and 11.75 by 12, bayed living room with eight foot fireplace, large second floor chambers with bays and windows, and a large veranda. Details include tongue and groove floors, galvanized gutters, yellow brick chimney facing, carmine roof shingles, plastering, three coat paint, and modern bathroom fittings. Signed George A. W. Kintz.
Bloomington Illinois August 20 Dr Samuel F Chapin 50 died at his Saybrook home from gunshot injuries inflicted Thursday night by George F Wilkinson 70 who fired two shots and was jailed Wilkinson claimed the doctor abused his daughter Wilkinson who had recent Saybrook ties and Chicago furniture work lived away with his family at the time of the tragedy Chapin esteemed in central Illinois was survived by a wife and three children all away at the time of the shooting
A new cleaning machine uses a broad mouthpiece with a strong air jet from a compressor to force dust laden air through a hooded strainer. The device seals against the fabric so dust exits only through the hood, which is cleaned and replaced when full. A smaller version cleans tufted furniture and cushions.
A cupful of ordinary rock salt added to bath water soothes jaded nerves and aids restful sleep for invalids or children. Dissolve the salt and mix thoroughly with moderately warm water. Such baths can partly replace sea bathing.
In a London lecture Mr. Ernest Rutherford suggested radium may reveal a primeval dissolving phase of matter within the earth. He cited vast internal energy from radium and its diffuse presence, implying Earth’s internal heat could come from radioactive substances. Lord Kelvin’s 100 million year limit might extend if internal heat has other causes, aligning with geologists who doubt 100 million years suffices to explain life and planetary evolution.
The Siberia, fresh from the Orient, carries a cargo valued at 402000 dollars of raw silk and 950000 dollars in Japanese gold in the treasure tank. The gold is said to be for Army supply purchases.
Aug 24 reports from Buenos Ayres say rumors persist of a land engagement between Paraguayan revolutionists and government troops. Alleged defeat of government forces and capture of 400 men are unconfirmed, with no definite news on revolutionary progress.
The Novoe Vremya notes Russia is paid for its forbearance toward Britain during the South African war. It argues Russia could have used Britain’s preoccupation to move into Persia, potentially placing the Baltic fleet at a Persian Gulf base for operations.
Advices from Caracas say the American minister Bowen, acting for the United States, requested Venezuela to remove Mr. Carnock the receiver in charge of the New York and Berk madez Asphalt Co. property and to return the asphalt lake to the American company.
A remarkable instance of mimicry in fishes is described by Dr A Wiley in Bpolia Zeylantea. The Cingaldse fishes known as sea bats have leaf shaped and leaf colored bodies. When in danger they sink gently and start to drift like a leaf.
A reflective note on how the Congressional Record contains political history that may never have occurred as written. It hints at blurred lines between recorded debate and imagined narratives within legislative history.
A Milwaukee reader describes serious female symptoms including headaches back pain and dizziness misattributed to catarrh. The ad asserts catarrh affects pelvic organs as well as the head and promotes Peruna as a cure, urging women to write Dr. Hartman for free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
A fragment from a 19th century column features a man recounting his first acting tragedy in the west marred by unkind friends who encouraged him before turning against him. The piece echoes comic dialogue about engagements and stage life, with witty exchanges from papers like the New York Journal and Up-to-Date and a quip about a brave man who thrashes.
In playful dialogue two travelers discuss where to sleep after reaching Bridgeport. They dismiss a seaside stop and plan to head to the best hotel for top service, emphasizing comfort and status over frugality. The banter hints at ambitions and travel expectations.
A brief exchange in the Indianapolis Journal features an orator declaring eloquence lies in expression rather than content and a follower agreeing. The barter of verbal versus written promises underscores the point with a concise, period voice.
A cartoon snippet shows a tramp asking for Imperial Anti Alkali soap and a mother replying she has none. The maid says she has been warned to avoid substitutes, illustrating thrift and soap scarcity in a domestic scene from Puck.
Fragmented Chronicle snippet shows a dialogue with Grace, a father, and bank book banter. Puck reference hints at a floating island on the Danube named LEngel near Pichment, described as moving several miles after appearing in May.
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