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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
8
The teacher uses Luke 10:25-37 to show that eternal life rests on loving God with all and loving one’s neighbor as oneself. The parable of the priest, Levite, and Samaritan illustrates action anchored in compassion, with the Samaritan embodying costly charity and care on the Jericho road.
A collection of practical household hints on cleaning, sewing, and cooking. Tips include using a flour sifter to speed straining, starch to freshen dresses, flannel pads to prevent foot discomfort, bran for fur cleaning, olive oil in a baby's milk, anise for gentler castor oil, and simple kitchen tips for stews and baked sweet potatoes. A Byron quote closes the piece.
Alberta reports high grain yields with widespread No. 1 wheat and strong oat and barley outputs. Notable figures include 35 bushels per acre in Monarch district summer fallow, 69.40 bushels for Red Tite wheat, 132 bushels per acre for oats, and 64 to 68 pound per bushel weights for Marquis and Marquia. An Alberta land note touts rich black loam soil, abundant wild and tame grasses, and buffalo-tracked sloughs.
A historical guide to making canapes including caviar and watercress, olive and anchovy, cheese, and ham varieties. Instructions cover bread rounds, butter preparation, lemon juice, and finishing in a hot oven with crumbs for crisping. Gives detailed ingredient tweaks and serving notes for each canapé style.
Reforms to Freemasonry constitution spark debate on admitting women. French lodges have existed since 1785, with several in Paris currently. Contrary to common belief, multiple English women have been elected Freemasons, and in the United States Salome Anderson rose to high rank as a trustee of the Masonic temple.
Ozone Chicka of Waltham Massachusetts employs electric ozonizers to reduce chick mortality. Hatch times drop from the usual 24–40 hours to about ten hours, indicating ozone invigorates the newborns. A human-interest line notes a soft hearted man fares worse in dealings with a hard headed counterpart.
National Association report shows nearly $20 million spent on TB last year with 69.2 percent from public funds. Costs covered include sanatoria and hospitals about $18.6 million, dispensaries and open air schools $825,000, and education efforts $675,000. Public funding rose from 53.5 percent in 1909 to about 70 percent.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the new Phillies pitcher Ben Tin Cup, an Indian youth named after the “once over” by his parents. Critics praise his stamina and “stuff,” noting he never tires, resists pressure, and shows no family resemblance to a past reliever. The piece aims to set a serious tone about his potential impact.
England sees a movement to extend the workday for hens to boost egg output. Mr William H Cook operates a poultry house with 300 electric lamps arranged to simulate sunrise and sunset, turning on and off gradually to prolong laying hours.
An old advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Gweet Powders for children claiming fever relief, soothing stomach issues, bowel regulation, and cold destruction within 24 hours. It notes usage by mothers for 34 years and lists A. G. Olmsted of Le Roy, N Y as address. Also mentions Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops and Putnam Fadeless Dyes with brief quips and aside lines from other ads.
An old health column promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for growing children. It claims improved digestion and overall strength, advises small nightly doses at first signs of constipation, cites Mr John Dey of Bloomfield as a supporter, and notes availability for fifty cents to one dollar per bottle with money back guarantee. A free sample offer is provided by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Michigan.
A humorous exchanges centers on a Sunday School moment where a pupil William admits he resisted temptation once because the jam was on the top shelf and he could not reach it. The teacher prompts for motive.
A Chicago resident describes a two year eczema outbreak on hands and legs that itched and oozed. After trying various remedies, the advertisement sample led to using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for six weeks, leaving the sores smooth and curing the condition without lasting marks. The notice promotes Cuticura products with a free sample offer via Boston.
An odd tale recalls a marsupial named Wombat who four years ago left home to match a sample, then returned claiming failure to match. His wife accepts the explanation, sometimes doubting its strength, other times finding potential truth in it.
The dialogue reflects audience appreciation for spirited performances and the value of portraying elder figures with reverence for men and tact for women. It emphasizes wisdom in handling aging characters and the receptiveness of viewers to such portrayals.
An Irishman Pat crosses a wide shallow stream with a bag of oatmeal on his back. A hole opens in the bag and oatmeal leaks into the water while Mike watches from shore. He jokes that Pat may end with thin porridge if the supply runs low. A mix of unrelated quips follows about soothing syrup and a detective.
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