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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
3
A sermonette argues life is built by ongoing deeds not a single act. It compares Belshazzar’s downfall to a life spent in godless pleasures, urging readers to live rightly so they are not found wanting at final judgment. God weighs souls continually as life develops toward an inevitable reckoning.
The analysis divides Daniel into three parts: an introduction in chapter 1, a first main section chapters 2 to 7 covering world powers and divine government, and a concluding portion chapters 8 to 12 detailing the fortunes of God’s people. It notes language shifts and narrative perspectives across the text.
King Darius, newly in control of Babylon, questions the city’s leaders about Daniel. A Benjamite-like figure known for interpreting dreams and the handwriting on the wall is brought in. Daniel explains his past favor with Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, then accepts royal authority if he serves Darius.
Consul Joseph I Brittain reports on Otto Suess an engineer with an aerolith system to carry liquid air to mines. A back worn reservoir supplies two hours use via tubes to a mouth mask with an alarm. Labs for producing liquid air rise at mines as managers seek ready access to this method. Dairies and chicken houses reshape American architecture as estates hire top architects for livestock buildings.
The piece argues apathy blocks women's industrial progress and unions. It notes critics from male trades and philanthropists. It highlights skilled women joining the franchise movement, asserting industrial regeneration comes from women’s own efforts and expanding labor activity to demand a voice in law.
Rats have become a nuisance in London's underground by nibbling on electrical cable coverings. A virus eaten by rats makes them long to escape to the surface and drink cold water. Remarkably, many rats sought the surface, notably near Trafalgar Square station.
Dr Paul Carus editor of Open Court notes a Medieval belief in prophetic dreams as a sixth sense marked by six fingers or toes. He argues Pope Sixtus IV is depicted with six fingers in Raphael's Sistine Madonna, and cites Raphael’s wedding scene in the Milan Bernina as showing Joseph with a bare foot to symbolize the sixth sense.
Pattern details a taupe broadcloth shirt waist with tuck net yoke, embroidered design, lace frill, and blue striped velvet trim. Seven sizes 32 to 44 bust. yardage varies by fabric width. Pattern costs 10 cents from Pattern Department with size and address.
Pattern No 2704 offers a handmade rag doll with a cream linen body, cotton batting filling, and a pink or blue mull dress trimmed with embroidery. Accessories include a lace-edged cap, a cambric undergarment set, and a three-size option for 14 18 and 22 inch dolls.
In table dainties a savory meal emerges from canned goods and poultry. Wild fowl and tame reign on tables, with duck chicken partridge or quail in higher prices, but improved production offers better texture and age. A young fowl makes the finest roast while old fowl suits stews. A chicken with tomato puree combines fresh and canned flavors, assembling ingredients to simmer into a glossy coated dish served with stuffed tomatoes.
Old Virginia Brunswick stew method details cutting squirrels parboiling water and salt boiling creating a base with potatoes butter beans fresh tomatoes onion and corn. Squirrels simmer two and a half hours then tomatoes sugar butter and flour are added and the final seasoning adjusted before serving.
Separate the whites and yolks of seven eggs. Beat the yolks with three quarters of a pound of sugar until very light and thick. Stir in grated lemon rind and, over a double boiler, thickens with strained lemon juice. Whip whites to a stiff froth and fold in for three minutes. Serve in small glasses.
In cold weather frost gathers on windows and damp cloths with wood alcohol wipe them clear. A small amount of alcohol added to water when washing windows prevents water from freezing on glass.
To avert rusting from damp towels in bathrooms or kitchens, wooden pegs are preferred. If iron hooks remain, apply white enamel paint to reduce rust and improve appearance. For existing rust, rub with lemon juice and salt to remove stains.
The note advises sprinkling powdered alum on rust stains and placing the treated area over a kettle spout, then washing out alum immediately. It warns that alum can eat a hole in fabric.
A recipe notes using leftover chicken cut into cubes. The pieces are covered with strips of red Spanish peppers available in the Onn market. The dish aims for a tasty supper or luncheon option.
A cropped OCR fragment blends quotes about love and virtue with product pitches. It includes a dubious line about a “BROMO QUININE” laxative and a signature claim by K. W. Heed promoting an eight day cold cure. Mentions Lewis’ Single Binder cigars from Peoria and a Ruskin quote.
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning writes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of suffering from severe female complaints. She followed the advice, used the product, and regained perfect health, urging other women to try it. The ad notes the product has helped thousands for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and related symptoms. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
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