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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1914

Page

6

Bungalows in India and America Shape Modern Home Taste

The article surveys bungalow origins in India, noting palm verandaed one‑story homes with underroof space, servant quarters, and varied sizes from public to military uses. It highlights American appeal for affordable, roomy suburban designs, and presents a 5‑room bungalow example priced about $1,700, detailing living rooms, hallways, kitchens, baths, closets, pantry, dining room, basement, and full ventilation.

India Bangla America Calcutta Madras Bombay

Codify Tango Ban Sparks International Dance Congress

The Paris academy of dancing masters plans an Easter congress on April 12 13 to craft unalterable tango rules amid a papal ban and criticism of unqualified teachers. Delegates from French American English Austrian Spanish Italian Swiss and German schools pledge attendance to restore moral form.

Paris Academy of Dancing Masters

Voice Encouragement Statement in Senate Debate

Senator Sorghum comments on an investigation, saying it yields no punishment and reflects merely an effort to amplify a small voice of conscience. The exchange underscores limited expectations and the nature of inquiries during the session.

Senator Sorghum

Fragmentary 1912 vote totals and population figures

The fragment cites the 1912 presidential vote total of 15,024,800 and estimates voting population and national population figures, mentioning $18,000,000 and excluding possessions. The readable text is incomplete, but notes a population estimate and electoral turnout context.

United States

Lesson on covetousness and true wealth from Luke in Perean ministry

A compact lesson outlines Jesus answering a dispute over inheritance and warns against covetousness. It contrasts earthly wealth with heavenly treasure, urging seekers to value divine standards, seek God's kingdom, and trust God to provide. The teaching emphasizes that life does not consist in possessions and that true wisdom comes from aligning values with God.

Jesus Jasun John Toms Jesua I. Tim God

Princeton Orange Cake and Other Dishes for Company

A period cooking page offers a layered orange cake with orange filling and chocolate frosting, pineapple lemonade, breaded lamb chops with a rich white sauce and ham bits, salmon steamed with lemon and breadcrumbs, and elegant mashed potatoes with white sauce. Also included are household maxims and a homely proverb about work and worry.

Princeton

Lucy Ann Scroges Reflects on Her Farm Focus

Lucy Ann Scroges explains she aims high to avoid hitting the winders and highlights that she works her own farm rather than her neighbor's, illustrating pride in self-reliance and careful aim.

Misa Alluz Lucy Ann Scroges

FISH FIXINGS AND LUNCHEON FISH RECIPES

Rich white sauce for cod pairing with lemon and capers. Salt codfish prepared with tomato onion pepper and olive oil, baked crisp around fried bread triangles. Luncheon fish uses leftover fillet with mustard celery lemon and buttered crumbs, heated in scallop shells.

Man Persists That Wronged Self Persuasion Routine

A brief reflection notes how a man seeks a ready listener to confirm his belief that he has been wronged, illustrating a common excuse mechanism. The piece emphasizes self-persuasion and social validation in a personal grievance.

Got Away With Something Old Ben the kleptomaniac confesses a recent restraint

Old Ben admits a kleptomaniac habit and refuses a late visit to neighbor homes. An old friend accompanies him to a mutual acquaintance, watching Ben closely. Despite the risk of theft, Ben resists. only a damp rag is found, revealing the dishcloth he carried.

Ben

Should Seek Employment Elsewhere For Obituary Poet

A Kansas City Star quotation laments the advice given to a deposed heeler to seek work at the Star. The author claims a year of failed attempts to secure an obituary poet position, questioning his own ability and the prospects for a beetle-headed henchman of Tom and Joe.

Longfellow Pendally Heeler The Star Tom and Joe Kansas City Star

The Cause of the Tax Blank and Mind Blank Dialogue

The piece contrasts a doctor diagnosing Smith as mentally blank with a quip about his income tax blank. It reflects on friendship as divided into those we need and those who need us, offering a wry social observation in concise humor.

Smith

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