This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
8
A collage of medicinal pitches and beauty products dominates the fragment. Advertisements tout Bromq uinine laxatives, Dr Pierce's Pellets for liver and bowels, La Creole Hair Dressing promising natural darkening, and an eye remedy from the Muring Eye Remedy Co. Claims include quick cold cures, hair restoration, and long eyelashes. A note hints at lamp filament production from tungsten for context.
Advice on using Cu Icura Ointment before Precede shampoo to treat dandruff itching and scalp irritation. Describes emollients for complexion hair heads and skin and promotes mailing a sample by postcard from Boston. Mentions card playing and money stakes.
An odd classified snippet defines a frenzied financier as someone who borrows from a bill collector. It then advertises La Creole Hair Cress ing priced at $1.00 to restore gray or harsh hair to its former beauty.
Dr Jerce heads the Invalides' ote and Surgical Institute in Buffalo. Anuric is touted as the best uric acid eliminator, claimed to alleviate backache scalding urine and frequent urination, with rapid relief from gout and rheumatic pains. Sample offers and mail requests to Dr Pierce are noted.
A U S Department of Agriculture dairy inspectors score card should be posted in milk plants so workers can see it and learn from the inspector’s perspective. The piece covers clean floors, rooms, ventilation, pasteurizers, cooling, strainers, and thorough cleaning of all equipment to prevent bacterial growth and ensure proper pasteurization and bottling.
A farm water system uses a rubber hose from the tank to a drinking trough. A cord and float on the water surface bend the hose end as the tank fills, automatically shutting off the supply when the water rises.
Missouri experiment station findings show cattle wintered largely on silage achieve significant gains at lower costs. In one trial yearlings gained 200 pounds in 150 days with corn silage and clover hay, costing about $11.60 total or 6.6 cents per pound of gain, versus $165.76 for a corn and clover diet at 7.8 cents per pound. Other experiments support silage as the major ration to reduce wintering costs.
A witty exchange contrasting idealized beauty with flaws in the same scene. The speaker extols pink perfection while noting that poppies in families complicate the ideal. The dialogue hints at affection and social norms in a light, humorous tone.
An old lady tells a servant that the Zeppelins have come, as theatrical lodgings are lit for the Brothers Hubert in a London Opinion style humorous squib.
An old advertisement promotes Coastoria as a safe remedy for infants and children with PSY’s signature. It links Castoria to 30 years of use, notes a bearers of claims, and mentions Fletcher's Castoria while touting scalp cleansing with La Creole Hair Dressing and a $1.00 price.
Oregon experiment station experts say there is no practical remedy for alfalfa wilt. The disease, spreading fastest in fall on heavy soils with poor drainage, lowers stands and also attacks clover. Rotation of crops is advised to reduce infection. Wilt has been reported in New York California and recently identified in parts of Oregon. A white mold growth appears over affected stems on surface soil.
Deal greens for hens during the winter supplement hens with cabbages beets mangels and small potatoes. Specpled apples relish when fowls are confined indoors.
The text argues that well kept paint, dry walks, neat flower beds, and sturdy fences signal a resident cares for life rather than merely hoards money. A painted dwelling with orderly surroundings is a pleasant sight and suggests the owner values pleasant living.
A short piece praising native trees on farms, noting their thriving nature and appeal in communities. The maple is cited as especially widespread, with graceful leaves and charming flowers and fruit.
Indianapolis readers offered refund if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application provides relief, with the offer promising quick results in six to fourteen days. City notes its population of 265578.
Austrian troops in the front lines are set to be warmed by electricity as cold trench conditions prompt planned installation of electric heating. The move aims to improve comfort and efficiency for soldiers under harsh winter conditions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.