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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
3
A testimonial recounts hereditary nervous twitching in a woman and her ancestors, claiming six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills stopped the nighttime restlessness and twitching, with relief lasting after a second course. The ad asserts pills cure bloodlessness indigestion influenza headaches lumbago neuralgia nervousness spinal weakness and female ailments, inviting inquiries to Schenectady New York.
Trade figures from 1905 show large activity across nations. Noray sales of American goods may top 6 million annually while Norway exported vast cod quantities. Japan's foreign trade surged due to wartime purchases with imports around 244 million and exports near 160.5 million. Suez Canal traffic in 1905 stood at 4,116 ships, down slightly from 1904. Paris Bank deposits rose to 7.56 million dollars with 7.31 million reimbursed.
A humorous exchange about a new furnace prompts a witty remark in the Chicago Tribune. The speaker admits daily struggles with the appliance, joking that it never swears back despite their exasperation.
A light back and forth on romance with Segbert arguing that a man in love ends up a fool, while Gets Wise counters that fools do not always marry the chosen one. The exchange appears in the Yonkers Statesman.
A W C T U president from a Northwest state proclaims coffee caused dependency and credits Postum Food Coffee with freeing her husband from headaches and gripping spells. She details boiling Postum, sharing The Road to Wellville, and praising its health benefits as evidence against coffee.
In a palace intrigue, Moses confronts his Egyptian fate after his mother Thermotis urges allegiance to Egypt, while Moses wrestles with God’s call. He reveals two paths: remain prince and serve Egypt or join the Hebrew people as their leader, choosing obedience over wealth and status. The princess collapses as Moses departs to fulfill his divine mission.
In Owingsville Kentucky four Spence sisters daughters of Rev Allen Spence an elder of the Holiness sect in Moore s Ferry area rejected Lewis Sexton a young farm hand who had secured a license to wed Clarinda Spence. After Clarinda eloped with Edgar Highly to Ohio Sexton offered to marry any Spence sister but was refused by all three remaining sisters. He returned home wifeless. his first spouse died a few months earlier.
More than 400 New York residents have received Slocum medals or certificates for work at the Slocum wreck. It would be a notable distinction for a Slocum hero to go without a decoration.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a remedy for impure blood, blood poison, cancer, skin troubles, eczema, rheumatism, and related conditions. It claims to purify blood, heal sores, improve digestion, strengthen kidneys, and provide free medical advice, with prepaid samples offered through Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Ga.
The Nickel Plate Road proudly offers splendid passenger service with care for all travelers including ladies with children. Uniformed porters attend to comfort, cars kept spotless, Pullman sleepers on all trains, and dining service with club meals or a la carte at moderate cost. Tickets available from La Salle Street Chicago and J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago. Most money troubles come from not having more, New York Press.
Short historical ad snippet lists Allen's Joot-Ease for painful feet and new shoes, with sample offer and address in Le Roy New York. Also includes assorted quotes and claims from Chicago Tribune and nicotine style products. Highlights include Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Lewis’ Single Binder cigars with dealer and factory notes.
Mrs Mary Dimmick of Washington credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. The letter is published to support the many testimonials already featured in our columns, showing the remedy’s perceived effectiveness.
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