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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented account describes holiday customs at the White House, noting John Adams and later presidents, their families, and social duties. It mentions decorations, hospitality, and the social expectations surrounding Christmas and national leadership during early administrations.
A Christmas essay by Harvey Peake lists ten commandments for giving. It urges loving the giver, noting young and old need, giving within means, avoiding mere exchanges, crafting gifts with value, sharing peace, planning ahead, aiding the poor, showing gratitude sincerely, and thanking friends for their gifts.
Poem by Margaret E. Sangster printed in Collier's Weekly celebrates a quiet manger scene. It contrasts no wars or banners with a guiding star and angels teaching Gloria to earth. The speaker praises the humble birth of Christ and the dignity of the poor children.
The text recalls Helen Keller learning about religion through the instruction of Phillips Brooks. She expresses gratitude but says she felt she had known it all along, implying a deep prior awareness beyond formal teaching. The account emphasizes Keller's deafblind condition and the transformative role of a devoted friend.
United States Department of Agriculture reports that immediate cooling of cream after separation prevents quality loss. On over 60 farms, ice-water tanks kept cream around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, preserving sweetness for days. Tanks range from $5 to $20 and many styles, including double-wall insulated designs, are feasible for most dairy operations.
Farmers are urged not to sell their best poultry to preserve quality for next season. Buy stock or eggs in spring if needed, since sacrificing top birds can reduce overall flock excellence. Rarely, a show bird may be worth more to others, but generally keep the best stock for breeding.
North Dakota expert Mr. Peters explains silage freezing is mainly from the top. Use a tight roof, keep doors closed, and cover with bran sacks and eight to ten inches of flax straw or hay. Slant silage to slide to the sides and thaw frozen portions before feeding by leaving in the barn or covering center with the top layer.
A farmer notes that keeping production records is only half the job and asks how much feeding a cow produced 6,000 pounds of milk last year cost. He urges continuing precise records and accurate accounting.
A historical note states that a hog requires twice as much air space as a horse or cow relative to its size, yet it cannot withstand even half the wind and weather exposure.
The report notes farm flocks are underfed rather than overfed, signaling widespread animal husbandry concerns. It emphasizes feeding deficiencies, potential cost impacts, and calls for improved livestock nutrition practices.
A six year study cycle opens with Luke 2 to show God's love amid Israel's fall. It details Israel's captivity caused by prolonged idolatry secrecy and evil deeds, then presents the Sovereign God’s judgment and mercy, and ends with the Savior’s birth as a call to faith and obedience.
An old advertisement proclaims La Creole Hair Dressing can restore beauty and lustre to gray or harsh hair. The product is priced at $1.00 and targets readers seeking hair care improvements.
At a military hospital a kind visitor spent time with wounded soldiers, unaware some were Russian. A staffer corrected her, but she insisted a Russian was present, citing a patient who claimed to be Obuzzoff. The exchange highlights cross national misunderstandings amid wartime.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura cleansers and emollients for eczema and rashes, claiming speedy relief and healing for all ages. It offers free samples by mail with a Book and Address postcard to Cuticura Dept XY, Boston, and notes availability everywhere.
A Sem egambian garcon greets a colonel and asks about the state of his longin. The response notes no preserved pineapple this morning, only a previous batch frayed and decaying so the chef deemed it unsuitable for serving. The substitute chosen is liver and bacon as a hearty alternative.
An advertisement asserts La Creole Hair Dressing is the original product and a frank imitation lacks value like counterfeit money. It claims the product darkens hair in a natural way without dye and is priced at $1.00.
A traveler asks if the ticket allows a stopover at Ft Dubhurst. An agent replies the ticket is valid for a set number of hours with no later train until it expires, implying the traveler may regret leaving the route. Reported in Richmond Times Dispatch.
A public notice urges careful examination of Castoria bottles for the signature and warns caregivers to ensure the product bears Fletcher's Castoria. The reminder emphasizes safety and years of use for infants and children.
A Boston woman exclaims in astonishment to a Chicago woman over her husband’s altered appearance since last meeting. The Chicago woman confirms noticeable changes, noting the husband has changed several times.
An old advertisement urges women to use La Cre ole Hair Dressing to cover gray hair in a natural look, priced at 1.00 dollars.
A brief exchange highlights a speedy car owner boasting of frequent fines in six months, claiming more money paid in penalties than the vehicle’s original cost. The banter underscores the costly edge of speed and pride in a local setting.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system, priced at 50 cents.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a person growing handsome husband and a birthday reference. Readable bits imply a personal or humorous statement about relationships and a forthcoming birthday but no clear event, names, places, or dates.
An old advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a strong alkali shampoo for scalp cleansing and darkening grizzly hairs. It mentions a price of $1.00 and includes a Buck Kirby endorsement claiming educated money is spent to see prize fighters and recent feasts at a liver pub.
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