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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
8
In a comic anecdote from Illustrated Sunday Magazine, John R. McLean bumped an Irishman on a sidewalk and demanded repayment of a half dollar he had borrowed. The Irishman checked the coin, teased that McLean owed more, and McLean paid another half dollar before walking away laughing at the clever retort.
A Denver physician at a dinner argued that Lazarus was raised from the dead, while Rev. Herbert T. Trenham, a Biblical scholar, countered that modern medical science has progressed beyond such miracles. The Washington Star notes the exchange as a clash between faith and science.
A terse remark about how hard it is for a little woman to impress people with her dignity. The comment references Curies and the era, suggesting gender-based challenges in recognition and respect.
An examination of Peter from Simon to Peter, the Rock, in Jesus teaching. The narrative covers Peter’s trials, denials, and eventual spiritual refinement under Christ, highlighting how brief failures yield lasting character and faith. The piece cites biblical passages and depicts Peter’s formation through discipline and guidance.
A promotional note urges sanitation in schools and homes with Resinol Soap to remove dust and prevent contagious skin troubles. It touts Resinol Ointment for eczema acne rashes and says shaving patients benefit from Resinol Medicated Shaving Stick. The ad claims ease of use and availability from the Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore Maryland.
A startling household mishap reports a baby swallowing ink from a bottle while the home lacked blotting paper. The incident highlights urgent care steps and parental concern in a domestic setting.
An old advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims a single dose relieves fermentation and sour stomach within five minutes, handling foods you eat and easing symptoms described as catarrh of the stomach, dyspepsia, nervousness, or gastritis. The large 60-cent box is marketed as affordable relief from indigestion.
An East Liverpool resident touts Doan's Kidney Pills after a six month bed stay with kidney trouble. He credits 32 pills a day and six years of freedom from kidney issues to the remedy sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Also brief notes on Henry Irving quotes and a claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure with a testimonial offer from J Cheney Co. Toledo.
A reflective piece on a girl's garden where each plant is a gift from a friend, paired with an old Murine eye remedy advertisement noting products, prices, and free eye books by mail from the Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
Marmaduke laments a shave that he says haunted him and prompts Bertie to guess the berber’s reaction. He recovers a grim memory from youth as the joke turns on a past game named Hunt the Hare.
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