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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
4
Instructions on treating horse wounds emphasize rapid first aid to limit downtime and save life. Topics cover wound types, bleeding control with compression and ligatures, use of heated iron cautery, cold therapy, antiseptics, suturing techniques, and principles for healing by first or second intention with proper cleansing and drainage.
Market gardeners in France use four foot wide hotbeds built over fermenting manure to force asparagus through autumn to early spring. Frames are banked to sash level with manure, roots placed directly on the manure and packed tightly with a light soil cover. Three to four year old roots yield multiple crops.
In a sequence during the season, roots move in tandem within the same frame showing steady progression and alignment. The observation notes synchronized growth patterns and a shared timeline across successive stages.
A Pullman Washington experiment station report notes alfalfa thrives in very dry air and irrigated or dry farming conditions. It is native to semiarid regions of central Asia and performs best under irrigation or dry farming, while eastern state growing falls short.
Arsenical dipping baths are used to kill Texas fever ticks as cattle are driven through the baths, enabling the animals to grow. The process aims to control tick infestations and improve herd health and productivity.
The article describes the rise of indoor tea gowns worn at home after six, paired with warm coats to replace full evening attire. It highlights fabrics from oxidized gray net to orange yellow chiffon, jeweled belts, and Empire and medieval influences. Paris and Venice studios influence the designs, with blouses and bold, colorful accessories completing the look.
The December 24 lesson surveys Isaiah chapter nine, foretelling a coming Child who will bear the government on his shoulders and be called Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace. It connects Isaiah’s vision to John’s Revelation and to a deliverer who brings joy, peace, and victory to a world in darkness.
Advertisement cites Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a physician’s prescription for kidney and bladder disorders. Claims years of use and rapid results, selling bottles for 50 cents and 1 dollar. Encourages sending ten cents for a sample and to mention the paper.
A boy Henry or Harold observes soldier worship and, during a chat with an elderly widow whose husband was a Civil War general, haltingly critiques her, quipping that a general's wife should know. The exchange reveals youthful bias through a mild dispute sparked by epaulet admiration.
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing claiming it restores beauty and luster to gray or harsh hair. The product is priced at $1.00 and pitched as a solution for dull, lifeless hair.
A quoted passage by Lucile in Harper's Monthly notes that a Castle hair style can age a woman and ruin her looks. It warns forty and fifty year old women to choose suitable, changing coiffures and maintain youthful appearance through diet and public conduct.
This vintage ad promotes Cuticura products to combat dandruff and itching. It endorses using Cuticura Ointment to treat spots, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water shampoo. Claims a clean scalp improves hair health and reduces flaking. Free samples available by mail from Cuticura, Boston. Sold everywhere.
A humorous exchange notes a husband’s affectionate letter that begins My Precious Treasure and ends with love. The wife responds with My Precious Treasure and finishes with Send me ten dollars, highlighting a playful twist on romance and money.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing to cover gray hair at the price of one dollar. Also notes a newly invented sanitary guard designed to protect workers handling spigot outlets.
A French-made candle lamp bright enough for bicycle and motorcycle use has been unveiled. The device provides reliable illumination for night riding, offering a portable and lightweight solution for two wheeled transport.
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