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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
8
A yellow dog fought four dogs in an alley behind a garage. The lone plain dog fended off three attackers, sustaining severe injuries. A boy hurled a stone to break one enemy, and plain dog won briefly before collapsing from a broken leg and dying.
Mrs. Morgan berates Sarah for a white clad lover leaving the house, insisting the white clothes make him appear blacker. Sarah retorts she has given hints but he ignores them, and recalls telling Isham he looks like a black snake crawlin' out by cream, a sharp exchange from Everytody's Magazine.
A wayfarer declines kitchen fire duty saying he cannot keep up his “wavon” with the Kindling Splitters union, fearing walking delegates would punish him for doing that work. The housewoman offers food, but he refuses work duties.
An exchange reveals thanks for volunteer help while noting beneficiaries have more time than expected to contribute. The dialogue suggests optimism about a bazaar for the unemployed and reflections on community effort.
Word spreads that Biglow's daughter will marry a millionaire prompting speculation. A witness says Biglow attempted to borrow ten dollars from the speaker leveraging the rumor.
A Kansas woman recalls her six year old niece who fell from robust health after moving to Ohio. Doctors gave up but Grape Nuts brought nourishment and strength, allowing her to recover and resume normal life after a period of weakness and unable to eat. The account is attributed to Postum Creek, Michigan.
A Victorian era fashion note highlights economical schoolgirl outfits using upcycled fabrics. It describes tunics with long or short sleeves, scalloped hems, striped and plain gingham, and the trend of smocking and gathered dresses for children. It notes patterns offering two looks for one price and suggests white lingerie collars.
A look at smocking as a popular craft for decoration on white frocks with cotton and embroidery. Commentary on panne velvet and mirror velvets for afternoon and evening dresses, with advice on traditional velvets and velveteen for more conservative wear. Describes colors, fabrics, and trims like chignon, fur bands, and worsted borders.
The article describes a mildew removal method using one teaspoonful of chlor ide of lime and one teaspoonful of washing soda dissolved in two quarts of cold water boiled for four hours then skimmed and cooled overnight with the article submerged. It warns to remove the scum as that burns fabric and notes replacing paint with benzine and ammonia on the nap before drying in the open air.
A compact pocket work-case to hold six needles and a reel of cotton on a card. Made from silk remnant with thin silk lining, edged in narrow ribbon. Central stiffeners of card secure two sides and a side pocket for cotton. Diagram shows the card cut and a slit to hold the thread end. A flame-cut center design completes the piece.
The article describes a sewn edges case for needles with selection avoiding small needles. It closes with a tab and push button as shown in diagram A. The owner’s initials can be added at the indicated location.
Lace varieties are in demand for shawl draperies which top modern evening gowns. Some designs attach at the back and are supported by gold gauze bracelets. A transparent stuffa bodice often uses a diamante chain to hold it in place.
The write up celebrates holiday cooking and lists several old fashioned stuffing ideas. Oyster Cocktail dressing uses lemon juice vinegar tabasco horseradish tomato catchup and oysters. Chestnut Stuffing for Turkey blends chestnuts butter lemon rind ham bread crumbs eggs and seasonings. Celery Stuffing adds onion celery apples and nutmeg with stock. Prune Stuffing mixes prunes rice bread crumbs poultry seasonings salt and cayenne. Potato Stuffing uses giblets mashed potatoes butter milk bread crumbs eggs and seasonings.
A nostalgic guide to making holiday confections at home. Discusses candy making accuracy, tools like a candy thermometer, and home coloring methods. Describes marzipan preparation with sugar, water, almonds, and egg white, plus molding into fruits and vegetables with colored varieties.
An American observer recounts extraordinary harvests in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with reports of 50 to 70 plus bushels per acre. Thresher accounts from Warner to Milk River cite 63 to 66 bushels on large farms and notes delays due to rig shortages. The piece highlights vast areas averaging over fifty bushels and credits strong debts and bank accounts for farmers thriving amid record crops.
A fragmented collection of quotes and tips on aging, beauty, and manners. Prominent lines urge looking younger by darkening gray hairs with a Creole product and advise politeness, linking consumer appeals to personal appearance and social conduct.
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