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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
8
A collage of tiny anecdotes about children and family life. A five year old Alma begs for more dumplings at supper while a Quaker girl admits to silent grace. A baby flaunts a high kick for relatives and a soprano’s solo prompts a question about a conductor.
An international alert details a "Great War forgive" misquote and a misreported disaster. A list reveals 118 circuses and road shows with winter quarters, 18 in Pennsylvania, 14 in Maryland, 11 in Missouri, and 10 in Indiana. Fort inventories imply ammunition shortages at Port Arthur. Sl oesse blames Ninth guns for the fall, with surrender followed by slaughter.
A Hot Springs Arkansas article details widespread stomach and bowel complaints among visitors. A young man with long digestive troubles improves after breakfast with Grape-Nuts and cream, reporting better sleep, digestion, mental clarity, and weight gain over five weeks. he credits Postum and the booklet The Head to Wellville for guidance.
In Peterson's Magazine an anecdote recalls Washington refusing kingship and the fragile trust in republican government. It notes his restraint, private virtue, and a vivid Geneva episode where Washington appeared at an American banquet and later surprised a patient writer with tea, underscoring his modest leadership.
A fragmentary reminiscence praises General Washington for bravery, diligence, generosity, and virtuous restraint. It notes his seven years of command and adherence to Congress, contrasted with other great captains, and recounts his austere piety and dignified domestic presence. The piece highlights Washington’s calm authority, benevolent smile, and universal public esteem.
The plan to import reindeer from Siberia into Alaska, once mocked by Sheldon Jackson, is credited with saving Alaskan herds. Outing notes that the venture reduces native food shortages and grows into a practical, widely supported effort despite early skepticism.
Ally Sloser comments on search behavior in a playful exchange about finding things last. The dialogue contrasts naive and witty lines with a humorous back and forth about looking and discovering.
The passage merges biblical allusions with stray, jagged musings about cars, chariots, and violence. It contains mis-typed phrases and partial quotes from newspapers, hints of police violence, and odd, disconnected statements about self image and criticism.
Dover Kentucky February 13 special report Mrs W H Ambrose of this place says backache and kidney symptoms vanished after one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills. She claims never troubled since and warns untreated kidneys can lead to diabetes Bright's disease or rheumatism. Philadelphia Record notes many such cures and warns of neglectful progression.
A testimonial from Miss Mary M. Pay of West Main Street Westboro Mass claims rapid relief and complete cure from a severe eczema after trying numerous doctors and remedies. The Chicago Chronicle notes a lighter comment on girls.
Fragmented advert text notes Allen's Yoot-Ease as a remedy for hot sweating and aching feet. Mentions trial packs and a Chicago Tribune quote. Also references to Lewis cigar ad lines and a New York Times claim about guaranteed piles cure with a refund if not improved in days.
A New York doctor told 500 women at the Assembly of Mothers that healthy American women are rare. The speech promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for irregular menstruation, headaches, backaches, and related female ailments, citing testimonials and urging use of the product.
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