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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
2
Conditions in Mexico shift toward normal amid talk of revolution. Madison County offices praised less than the Mexican presidency. Wheat export needs tighter shipping. humorous quip on nuttiness sparked. Chicago raid yields four plainclothesmen shot. Town knocker burial at Springfield Me marks end of Frisco tensions.
With the European war likely to extend into next year, German toy factories have halted production and will not resume until peace returns because most output goes for export. American importers already received big shipments this year, but a toy famine next year is feared.
The Panama Canal welcomed global trade last Sunday as the Christobal became the first commercial vessel to pass from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A formal opening and international celebration will occur next March with President Wilson and cabinet in attendance.
Highlands Leader editor Spencer urges Americans to heed Wilson’s call to stay neutral while expressing growing sympathy for Germany as the European conflict deepens. He notes confusion over the primal causes and risks of becoming involved.
The federal Department of Labor creates a Children's Bureau to educate parents in child care and distributes a free booklet titled Prenatal Culture. While much focus has been on hogs chickens and livestock, pumpkins and potatoes, this marks a shift toward improving the human race.
A doctor asks if the patient has taken the prescribed pills. The patient says not yet, recalling the instruction to take one daily and noting that tomorrow marks the third day since the visit.
A reading lists historical anniversaries from 1847 to 1809, then a verse about modern travel by car and a note from Pardeville Wis Times. It continues with fashion notes on Brazilian parrots in millinery, fabric care tips, and a safety message for school children about crossing streets and using sidewalks. The ballad depicts farm pests and a farmer's dream versus reality.
A reflective column recalls Septembers past with older readers recalling freezing kitchens and stove seats while newer generations miss the seasonal chill. It notes shorter days, fading summer trees, and the approach of Jack Frost as Dame Nature’s robe grows somber.
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Bryan's peace plan, 20 treaties sent to the Senate and 14 more with acceptant nations. Treaties establish permanent inquiry commissions, not binding by verdict but pressing public opinion. Nations may yield willingly, gaining moral standing even without compulsory rulings.
A letter to the editor recounts a fisherman’s tale about paying for spineless cactus seeds and a failed crop behind a barn. He warns the government to handle the Panama Canal with care, fearing locks may fail and dawns of trouble for the United States.
In these days of better babyhood every mother is interested in knowing if her baby is up to the normal mental standard. Here are home tests for mental growth by age months and a note that the main activity at a summer resort is keeping white shoes clean.
Summer constipation is presented as more dangerous due to contaminated foods and fasting drinks. The ad promotes Po Do Lax to increase bile and relieve blocked bowels, claiming it prevents colic fever ptomaine poisoning and other illnesses. A nightly dose costs 50 cents at the druggist.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. I J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio recommends their product with endorsements from local business figures. Cure advertised as internal remedy with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Want column notes summer illnesses are risky and may threaten lungs. Dr. King’s New Discovery promises prompt cough or cold relief, soothing antiseptic effects and immediate improvement. Delays are warned as dangerous. bottles priced 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee. Real estate ad and wedding invitation line follow.
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