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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
6
Illinois farmers report winter wheat in fine condition as of December 1. The state bulletin states 1915 seed acreage at 1,239,580 acres, a six percent rise from last year, with 55 percent condition across virtually the entire crop.
Governor Dunne announced five members appointed to the Illinois commission for uniform industrial and insurance legislation. Names are Jacob Lebosky Chicago John W. Walker Springfield W B Brinton Dixon Colonel Nathan W Machesney Chicago and Harold L Ike Evanston. Private Farmers bank closes doors in Galesburg with 300 depositors and assets about 500000, meeting planned to settle obligations. Robbers receive 8 months in workhouse for stealing a cash register from interstate shipment. accomplices sentenced to six months to two years in various facilities.
Joliet reports indicate two fatally injured boys, Andrew Bukwerts and Walter Rester, and nine younger boys with lesser injuries from coasting mishaps. A heavy bobsled crashed into a telegraph pole at high speed, others involved collisions with streetcars.
The piece surveys Rouen from its peril near the front in history’s war, praising its ancient architecture and modern life. It notes Rouen’s preserved medieval streets, half timbered houses, and centuries old inns, while contrasting wartime tension with the city’s pride in Norman heritage and Joan of Arc’s enduring memory.
Lesson text analyzes Judges 6, focusing on Israel's fourth apostasy and Gideon's divine call. It explains the angel of Jehovah as a prefigurement of Christ, Gideon's doubt, his first acts against Baal, and his growing confidence through obedience. The summary notes Gideon's cautious faith, leadership, and the stakes for Israel.
An old ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It promises quick relief from constipation, claiming the product cleanses the stomach liver and bowels and improves appetite, sleep, and mood. It urges mothers to buy the 50 cent bottle with directions printed on the label.
By using ovens that collect by products the U S coke industry saved 16 070 000 last year that would have been wasted under older manufacture methods.
An advertisement attributes backache and urinary discomfort to excess meat intake and suggests Jad Salts, made from grape juice and lemon with lithia, as a safe, inexpensive daily remedy. It claims to cleanse sluggish kidneys, relieve sediment in urine, and prevent nocturnal urination.
Steve notes the man’s strong face and identifies him as a prize fighter.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cuticura products for hair and skin. It offers free samples by mail from Boston and claims the ointment soothes irritation and preserves natural beauty, targeting women with quick personal care tips.
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