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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
3
A 1907 tract attributed to W. B. Edson presents a sermon titled Story of the Conquest of Canaan. It frames biblical Joshua 8:1-29 as spiritual instruction for faith and obedience, citing scripture to urge readers toward steadfast belief and divine guidance.
A sermon warns that sin does not stay with the sinner but affects family and social circles. It cites Achan and Samson as examples, urging Christians to avoid defeat and seek strength in God, not blame him. The message stresses sin’s widening influence and the call to be more than conquerors.
The king of Ai ruthlessly executed fearful citizens who urged surrender after Jericho. Pursued by Israelite forces, the king fled northward, was captured by a decoy, and hanged at the city gate. Joshua then laid a heap of stones to honor God and deter aggression.
The piece traces London’s early water system from river Thames tanks to water thieves in Fleet Street. It notes a 1582 German engineer Peter Maurice creating first official water supply via lead pipes to homes, enriching him and his descendants.
Jake Fox, a lifelong water skeptic from Albany Oregon, fought four attendants for three hours before being bathed at the Salem asylum. His fear of cleansing waters persisted for decades and recurred weekly as officials attempt to adapt him to institutional baths.
Pattern No 5560 for a shapely comfort able night shirt with back yoke shoulder seams and collar. Cambric muslin or outing flannel suitable. medium size requires four and a half yards of 36 inch material. Sizes 32 to 46 inch bust. Send 10 cents and order to Pattern Department with size and number.
This pattern 5698 offers a one piece model suitable for either sex and adaptable to woolen or washable fabrics. It features a left side closing under a pleat and a decorative front panel yoke. For a six year old, 2 5/8 yards of 36 inch material are needed. sizes 4 6 8 10 12 years. Order details include a 10 cent receipt and address for orders.
A person explains that five thousand dollars was spent on buying a car after a prior assurance that no money would be used. The message hints at a conflict over funds and a previous transaction with someone named Smoothesque.
Peruna is presented as both a tonic and a catarrh remedy. The text argues that a true catarrh remedy must be tonic, and cites hydrastis canadensis with other herbs like collinsonia and corydalis formosa as forming a specific catarrh treatment. It highlights testimonials and theoretical justification for Peruna’s effectiveness across catarrh stages.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Defiance Starch for hot and cold starching. It promises better work, quicker results, and lower costs, with a money back guarantee via the grocer if not satisfied.
Dr. Adelaide Wallerstein, wealthy and socially leading, has transformed part of her New York residence into a physician practice. She dedicates about six hours daily to medicine with all earnings directed to charitable work on the East Side, sacrificing much of her social life for professional service.
Ernest D Peck a first lieutenant in the engineer corps holds the title of tallest man in the U S Army at six feet four and a half inches He is a Wisconsin native and Oshkosh High School graduate now serving at Yellowstone Park Wyoming where he supervised the construction of a military road dubbed Peeks Pike by his peers Also he is nicknamed Pikes Peak by comrades in service Laundry starch guidance promotes using Defiance Starch to achieve proper stiffness with less visible paste and improved fabric wear
William T. Foster, youngest professor in the eastern states and Bowdoin English professor, educated himself from childhood. At 17 he saved enough to start college but lacked Latin. Two months of Latin stood in his way until he pursued help, mastered the requirement, and entered Harvard in September after passing his exam.
Pierce Jay of Massachusetts urged better accounting at the American Bankers Association meeting in St Louis. He stressed intelligence over systems to curb embezzlement and praised Capt Hiram Cack of Gloucester for his keen diligence amid illness and despair, noting hope from a doctor’s past success.
A fragment from Lewis' Single Binder Gi ad copy blends with quack medicine bait and a Diogenes quote. Police Commissioner Bingham is described as obtaining exact facts from reporters at police headquarters, highlighting sharp instincts in New York City crime coverage.
Frank J Cheney sworn oath as solvent partner of Quenny Co doing business in Toledo Ohio promising one hundred dollars for each case not cured by Haxn s Catarrh Cure, claim says internal treatment acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Also note price and constipation remedy offered by Eney Co Toledo.
In the senate discussion of a child labor bill Senator Piles objects to provisions banning his son under 14 from working in his law office. Senator Beveridge challenges the idea, recalling Piles’ own entry to work at 13. Piles asserts his experience helped him reach his current position, drawing a quiet chuckle from the chamber.
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