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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1915

Page

3

Archbishop Mundelein Named Chicago's New Leader

Rt Rev George Mundelein S T D chosen as archbishop of Chicago at forty three. Born Brooklyn 1872, educated at Manhattan College and Propaganda, ordained 1895, served as chancellor of Long Island, named domestic prelate in 1906 and member of the Ancient Academy of Arcady in 1907.

George W. Mundelein Chicago Brooklyn Mundelein Manhattan College New York Propaganda Hide Rome Charles B. McDonnell Long Island Pope Pius Ancient Academy of Arcadt United States Academy

Hudson Maxim Health Shaped by Family Habits and Temperance

A historical profile credits Hudson Maxim’s vigorous life to robust heredity and strict regimen. It cites his Huguenot father Isaac Maxim and a mother who avoided drugs, focused on wholesome foods, and eschewed tobacco and liquor. Maxim valued pure nutrition and clean living, warning against poisons that could harm blood and cell metabolism.

Hudson Maxim Hugene Christian Christian Maxim Mia Isaac Maxim

Captain Boy-Ed A Turkish Descent German Naval Attache

Captain Boy-Ed, once naval attache at Washington, rose from society figure to aggressive German agent in New York. He has Turkish paternal roots and a German mother who is a leading novelist. He studied U S defenses, including coast fortifications, and is said to know the U S Navy well.

Karl Boy-Ed Washington Wilson Karl Boy- Ed Germany Captain Boy-Ed New York Europe United States Navy

Korbly's New Job After Congress Service

Charles Alexander Korbly, longtime Democrat from Indianapolis, served in the Sixty-first to Sixty-third Congresses and was defeated for reelection by a Republican. Despite defeat his legal acumen earned him an appointment as legal adviser to the currency superintendent, with prior roles on banking and currency committees. Born in Madison, he remains active in public service.

Charles Alexander Korbly Indianapolis Democratic Party House of Representatives Y-Tha Mee Korbly On Banking and Currency Ptroi Orbly Madison

Lesson Summary From Bible Lessons December 26

Review of past quarter covering kings and prophets from Elijah to Jonah with lessons on obedience faithfulness and leadership. Emphasizes Elijah, Elisha, Naaman, Joash, Daniel, and Jonah, linking their stories to modern conduct and Christian virtues.

Israel Ain Dlijeh Beecher Daniel Ahab Joash Nebuchadnezzar Nineveh Uzziah Hoshea Eirjah Elisha Jonah Amos Hosea Naaman Ahan Elijah God Eirsha Eiisha Hirshaa Jesus Paul

Parisian fashion head dresses and hair trends

Idalia de Villers reports on Paris style influencing American taste with a revival of picture hats and chignons. Hair moves away from set waves toward soft, fluffy backs, with pale brown shades in vogue and red browns fading. White or powdered hair viewed as aging. Castle crop gains popularity among young English readers.

England Idalia de Villers Boston Globe

Veils With Maidenhair Designs For Winter Days

A new face veil features maidenhair pattern in delicate thread on fine hexagon mesh. Lattice and open crossed mesh veils suit pale complexions and add color. A motor car veil includes an artfully placed beauty spot and long veil drapes the figure to the waist.

Bath robes and negligees on winter comfort and style

The article discusses warm bath robes versus delicate negligees, advocating a full, downy blanket robe with careful color choices. It notes features like pockets, a deep collar, a waist cord, and satin edges, and contrasts blanket and quilted robes for warmth, durability, care, and appearance.

Chiffon Jace

Velvet Afternoon Gowns Feature Rich Velvet Colors

The Dry Goods Economist notes rich velvet afternoon gowns offered in black brown rose white and blue with fur trimmings. Furs such as skunk raccoon mole beaver and caracul are used, often harmonizing colors with the dress. Mole with gray, skunk and beaver with brown, beaver with beige and white are common combos. Some colors are less popular though velvet gowns remain prominent.

Dry Goods Economist Harmoniée

Striking Effects in Afternoon Gowns Feature Beaver and Fox Fur

Fashion notes highlight striking effects in afternoon gowns using beaver on white broadcloth or chif fon velvet and black fox on white or tan backgrounds. The review emphasizes contrast and texture to elevate evening wear.

Crepe and Fur Frock Described in Faded Text

A fragmentary description outlines a white Georgette crepe frock with a white crepe skirt edged by a wide hem of fox fur. A high fur choker collar and fur puffs trim the garment, with heavy belt or trim elements mentioned as tur tone.

Veheer

Camera designed for reporting gas and water meter readings

A readable fragment notes a camera designed for recording readings on gas and water meters. The text is incomplete but implies device use for utility measurement.

Parson’s catechism shock at Scottish kirk

A Scottish minister’s improvised catechism caused upheaval as a parishioner replied with a drunken name request. The scene erupted with mirth, and the clergyman’s dignity was challenged amid the congregation’s loud laughter.

London

Alkaline scalp cleanser ad promises darken hair

An old advertisement touts La Cracle Hair Dressing to cleanse the scalp and darken gray hairs naturally. It claims a strong alkaline formula will burn out dullness, priced at $1.00.

Man Quizzed Over Missing Shirt in Quarrel

In a terse exchange Pat confronts a stranger about a shirt theft claim. The wary man questions the accusation and the stranger retorts that no stooping was needed, asserting the shirt was simply banging up. The odd dialogue hints at a minor domestic dispute and a misunderstanding.

Pat

Tempête of cold reception prompts frozen response

A committee member asks for ice to warm a crowd but Senator Sorghum dismisses it noting the audience is cold. He comments the water may freeze if the crowd remains unfriendly. The exchange highlights tension at the event and the chilly atmosphere.

Warter Sorghum Iust

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or prolapsing piles. First application gives relief. Reliable remedy advertised with guarantee.

Relle. Soc

Sure Enough He Denies His Wife’s Alleged Trouble

A clipped dialogue fragment shows a man denying issues with his wife and another person suggesting avoidance if one can afford it. The terse exchange hints at marital strain and social judgment without broader context or names.

Age of Youth Promotes Hair Dressing Style

An ad style fragment touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a remedy to darken hair and appear younger. It mocks envy and marriage for money, then shifts to unclear political or social commentary amid garbled text and stray phrases.

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New Archbishop OF Hudson Maxim’s Health Turk ED. O. Sellers Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union France Grenadier Lewis Parle M . Ee Ae Sexton Witut Evn CO Fairfield, Illinois U.s.pat
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