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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
7
A yellow dog fights three others in a brutal showdown on Superior avenue. The lone animal is badly wounded and later found dead near a garage. The tale includes Mrs. Morgan and her maid Sarah recalling a separate colored remark about a man in white, ending with a sharp exchange about hints and looks.
A humorous dialogue features a lady inviting a traveler to split kindling for the kitchen in exchange for food. The traveler declines, claiming he cannot keep up with the union rules and fears repercussions if he does such work. The exchange underscores social expectations and playful wordplay.
A planned bazaar to aid the unemployed prompts appreciation and a reply that those helped have more time than needed, suggesting priorities and humor in the exchange.
Anticipation runs high as talk of Biglow's daughter marrying a millionaire spreads. A skeptical response arrives when Higlow reportedly tries to borrow ten dollars, testing credulity of the gossip.
A quip about a girl's scientific tastes appears in a historical column, noting the detection by a wireless collar. The remark reflects era humor and social attitudes toward science and technology.
A six year old in Ohio recovered from a typhoid siege after doctors abandoned hope. Delicate nourishment was found in Grape-Nuts, which the child tasted and gradually gained strength. Parents credit the food with reviving appetite, energy, and awareness, returning to robust health.
A discussion of eighties style in children’s garments with emphasis on economy reuse of old clothes, tunic patterns with long or short sleeves, scalloped hems, and contrasts. Smocking returns as a decorative and teachable craft alongside panne velvet trends for afternoon dresses and smart coats in variegated velvets and rich colors.
Practical home care tips describe mildew removal by boiling a mildewed fabric in cold water with chloride of lime and washing soda, skimming scum, soaking overnight, and repeating until gone. A note warns scum burns the fabric. Also advised is removing paint with benzine and ammonia, brushing along the nap after drying, and keeping benzine away from fire.
A pocket work-case is described to hold six needles and a reel of cotton on a card. The article is made from silk, tined with thin silk and edged with narrow ribbon. It includes a central stiffener, side stiffeners, a pocket for cotton, and a diagram showing the card outline with a small slit for the cotton end.
The article describes a small needle case whose edges are sewn and uses a tab and push button to fasten when closed. The owner’s initials may be added at a marked location, as shown in diagram A. The piece emphasizes that needle size should not be too small for practical use.
Lace shawl draperies are described as a stylish touch for tonight's gowns. Some styles attach at the back and are held by bracelets or a delicate rose or gold gauze arrangement. A low bodice often features transparent fabric secured by a metallic chain or similar ornament.
A nostalgic holiday column recalls simpler treats and offers tested stuffing ideas. Oyster Cocktail mixes lemon juice vinegar horseradish tabasco tomato catchup over oysters. Chestnut, Celery, Prune, and Potato stuffings provide butter, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings.
Home crafted candies bring festive cheer with simple packaging ideas and precise steps. The article explains candy thermometer use, coloring sugar, and marzipan making with almonds and egg white, guiding shaping into fruit and vegetable forms with color variations.
An observer travels Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta to verify wheat yields reported as extraordinary. Thresher figures include Peterson 63 bushels per acre on 500 acres and Roland 65 on 380 acres, with many fields yielding 58 to 66. A Canadian trip notes vast crops, rising incomes, and pending threshing due to labor limits. An American writer echoes the exceptional harvest across the region.
A fragmented ad laden passage laments aging and youth, advertises eye and hair remedies, and pokes at politeness and youth culture. Mentions Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago, Bree, and Detroit Prep Press style quips while musing on appearance and manners.
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