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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
4
A scene on the ice shows a large boy risking himself to pull a smaller boy to safety as onlookers warn against danger. The rescuer jokes that his weight compensates for width and admits affection for Tommy’s sister.
A brief comic exchange features Mrs Colin Gabble asking if her husband always gets his way and Mrs Strongmind replying that he often makes a fool of himself, easing control for future instances.
A conversation hints a man attends a fiery meeting with strong talk. It warns he must tread carefully or risk being sidelined. The remark also reflects on how some men treat their wives as lesser.
A devotional piece on the boy Jesus growing in wisdom and stature, formed by home life, obedience to parents, and church schooling. It urges parents to involve children in Bible reading, prayer, and synagogue schooling, noting the temple visit as pivotal to character and lifelong faith.
A bride and groom, on their wedding tour, quarrel with a station agent over train stopping. They console each other and hurry to the express as the engine speeds by without stopping, the groom lamenting the missed chance. The agent had warned only when signaled, not before.
A Kansas man describes a years long back skin infection that worsened to large sores and blood in undergarments. After trying many remedies, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with rapid improvement in two weeks and near cure in four months. He endorses Cuticura as best for skin diseases and notes free literature offer from Cuticure Dept. L Boston.
A terse exchange on card naming rules references Hoyle and Chappeigh. Miss Pert asserts plain speaking, while Chappeigh-Sure says mislabeling suit names would be ridiculous.
The earl of Mount-Edgcumbe plans entertainments at Mount-Edgcumbe while his spare moments are spent designing intricate toy palaces. One model is even lit by electricity, and such Aladdin-like creations are often gifted to lucky children of his circle, per the Bondon Sketch.
In a playful exchange Mrs Stouttly complains that John no longer sits with her arm around her waist. He apologizes noting some things are beyond his reach and Harper's Weekly is cited as apt to anger a young widow if a man does not pretend to force a kiss on first attempt.
The advertisement argues kidney disease harms women through backache headaches and fatigue. It cites Doan's Kidney Pills as harmless and effective, sharing Mrs. P. M. Hill of Wateree Iowa who credits the remedy with saving her life after doctors gave up hope and notes rapid improvement after the first week.
A six year old girl wakes and tells her mother of a dream where she was a young lady. She adds she felt rather fat in the dream, which the mother notes with a wry response. The exchange captures a quaint domestic moment.
An illustrated package promotes Murine Eye Remedy for red, weak, watery eyes and granulated lids. It claims ophthalmologist preparation not a patent medicine, with 25c and other price options, sold by druggists.
A lawyer asks the grounds for divorce and a long suffering husband explains that his wife, a sculptress, puns constantly about molding and love, driving him to seek separation. The humorous exchange highlights marital strain caused by repeated quips.
An instructional collection titled What Every Farmer Should Know featuring formulas to kill and cure pork and beef, tan fur and leather, make sausages, and prepare hides for market. Written by seasoned farmers, with advertisements for Cole’s Carbolic salve and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, reflecting early 20th century farm life.
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