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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
9
A lighthearted look at early Senate habits shows Senator Thomas of Colorado engaging in debates soon after arriving in Washington. A NH judge prompts Senator Hollis to locate a washbowl, prompting Hollis to joke about finding a niche in tidying minor matters.
James Wadsworth Jr. poised to be the New York senior senator amid a swift policy ascent. A Yale graduate and descendant of the historic Wadsworth family, he is linked to notable figures including Aliee Hay and Gen. James W. Wadsworth. His early political career followed mentorship within New York Young Republicans.
Charles, the newly crowned emperor and king, rose from a less formal path than typical rulers. A grandnephew of Franz Joseph, he learned democracy early, became known as Europe’s sociable monarch, and spoke English fluently after courting his wife in a convent school period on the Isle of Wight.
Miss Winifred Holt head of the Lighthouse and organizer of the Phare in Paris arrived in the United States on vacation. She notes more than 100 blinded men were taught useful trades through funds raised in the United States and that she helped in field hospitals on the Somme front.
A summary of curious cases where animals replace human labor and aid daily tasks. A West England garden owner used guinea pigs to mow grass, an East Bed tradesman trained a parrot to warn of customers, and a golf caddie dog plus an elephant in Sheffield perform tasks. The piece also recounts a Maine resident entangled in a cattle mix up and a stray cow misdirection leading to garden mischief.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson notes that blond Eskimos mock and rob his party while blaming illness on outsiders. He recalls how indigenous peoples long respected Spaniards for skin color, and suggests pale physiognomy often aids outsiders penetrating unseen lands.
The article warns buyers about widespread secondhand car scams in New York and beyond. It cites multiple cases of faulty rebuilt vehicles: a $200 purchase with a wooden piston warped by heat, grease-packed gears causing noise, three leaks from dried chewing gum blocking cylinder casts, and other shoddy features like cork sawdust stuffing and cracked crank cases. It notes common cheap tricks and urges caution against unreliable, out of date models and dealers unable to obtain proper parts.
An article discusses a school board visit to a class where children’s noticing ability is questioned. A humor anecdote features a child testing a teacher with numbers, revealing misplaced confidence. The piece shifts to a report on women in educational leadership roles in the United States, citing percentages of women as presidents, superintendents, college heads, and department directors across numerous institutions.
A Helspiper correspondent visits Venice and reports over thirty sets of electrical microphones detect the noise of Austrian planes. Warning sirens sound to alert defenses as aircraft approach, allowing time to complete anti air artillery preparations before sighting.
A speech fragment shows Mr Meektoun stating his role is to be the higher authority who is blamed when things fail rather than the heir. The line reveals a power dynamic and self positioning within a family or organization. The exchange underscores accountability and leadership hierarchy.
The piece notes Tilday rising at two or three in the morning and pacing his home. It questions his sanity with a playful line and claims he heads to the tea chest to drink a bottle of Seer, highlighting a curious personal routine.
An editorial style note urges households to curb meat dishes as food prices rise. It promotes Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as cheap, nutritious options and offers a free cook book from Skinner Mfg. Co. of Quinnah, Nebraska. The piece ends with a light cartoonish line about a man who wonders if a woman loves him for himself alone after a car purchase.
A brief ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a way to look younger by darkening gray hairs. The piece notes several French insurance companies keep records of victims’ teeth to aid identification after death.
An old advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims liver action malaria relief blood enrichment and total system build up for 50 cents. A note mentions England wireless tests achieving over 145 words a minute.
A humorous exchange about excuses for late nights reveals a husband who never offers explanations except when his work on a morning newspaper is cited as the reason, highlighting a cheeky twist on punctuality and duty.
A young reporter greeted Senator Quay and found him reading. After polite exchanges the senator asked if he played poker and said the book he handed the reporter would be one of the best poker stories. The stunned reporter left the scene on the sidewalk.
A quip attributed to Walter Damrosch recalls Paderewski visiting an English harbor. A countess asks if he can play and then requests him to wind turning her daughter's music, a humorous remark showcasing the master pianist's wit.
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