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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
3
Fashion writers note American women resist high costs of French gowns as velvet trains and rich fabrics redefine evening wear. Velvet infiltrates street and formal outfits, with trains used boldly in diverse colors and styles, while economy fades in the season's lavish mood.
Practical tips emphasize low cost alternatives to stylish furniture. Suggests thrifted, paintable or repurposed pieces like a plain postained kitchen table, rag rugs, and widow chairs as affordable substitutes for upholstery and expensive floor coverings.
United States Department of Agriculture notes nine distinctive alfalfa strains and their climate adaptations, including common alfalfa, Kansis and Montana grown varieties, dryland and irrigated types, and issues with Turkestan elite and Arabian alfalfa. It also discusses seed quality, intertilled crop effects on yields, and cautions on humid seed production and breeding investment.
A 24 foot long plain box rack suffices for feeding 20 head of cattle. Nail 12 inch boards at the bottom then a 6 inch board, then two 2 by 6s, leave space for the heads to pass, and place a top 2 by 6. End boards are tight. Keep clean and press hay down to minimize waste. many rock forms exist but this method is sturdy and economical.
A brief note praises the quality of food and mentions water quality, signaling overall satisfaction. The fragment emphasizes quality across dining and beverage aspects without additional context or details.
The text states hogs average 75 percent dressed, cattle 53, sheep 48, with variations due to gutting and what is included or excluded in the carcass. It notes hogs include head and feet, while cattle and sheep exclude head hides and certain organs, affecting reported percentages.
Guidance on storing corn and seed grain advises moisture proof ventilated cribs and weather protection for stover. It recommends drying seed corn in a place that avoids severe freezing and keeps grain dry for preservation and future planting.
A fragment notes that two year old hens stop laying and suggests disposing of the fowls, with roasting mentioned as a possible outcome. The wording is unclear but implies culling older birds when egg production declines.
A reflective verse-like passage offers solace, urging inner peace as grief eases. It exhorts seeking joy as a continued refrain and highlights resilience through spiritual encouragement.
The piece urges thoughtful gift making for Christmas, favoring edible boxes over common trinkets. It suggests doughnuts, fruit cakes, cookies, jams, and wrapped delicacies stored for year round use, with guidelines on presentation and personal touches for friends, lovers, and distant relatives.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine does not affect the head due to its tonic and laxative qualities. It asserts the product is safe for anyone without nervousness or ringing in the head and features the tagline There s only one Bromo Quinine. C W Groves signature appears on each bottle, priced at 25 cents.
A friend congratulates a newly married man noting the age of money and the wife’s career. The benedict explains he retired from business to keep house after his wife refused to give up her well paid department head position earning £8 a week. The exchange ends with the idea that women must have their way in some things.
In a lively scene, Jimmie Flirt Ah seeks the seat while Vera Coy No asserts her claim, creating a tense exchange. The brief, period-tinged moment captures a clash over seating in a crowded venue.
A patent has been granted for a versatile trunk designed to serve as a bathtub. The unit combines storage with a bathing function, enabling use in compact spaces. Inventor details emphasize portability, water containment, and safe draining features. The design targets travel and mobile living scenarios.
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