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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
6
Goverin Riley highlights an ideal pheasant raid site with dry ground and strong protections for ramparts. The forecast mentions dry conditions and mild temperatures while the triple Met signals pheasants cracking corn. Wheat millet onions lettuce and other crops are listed with prices ranging from five to thirty dollars.
A.B. Vandervart notes in Country Gentleman that not all defects in pure-bred fowls hinder breeding as long as birds are healthy and vigorous. Some injuries do not ruin breeding quality, but inherited or clear defects like crooked combs and color flaws may pass to offspring. Minor defects may be overlooked. strong defects should not be allowed.
A fragmented moral guide urges maintaining dignity and simplicity in dress, avoiding envy, and staying turned toward present events. It counsels kindness to others seeking advice, careful self-presentation, and not dwelling on past days while aging gracefully.
A noisy collage of anecdotes on wealth and excess features a pro bos proponent ribbing the idle rich. It lampoons extravagant spending by the rich, overworked promoters pressed by wives, and a toy-laden scene. A Play ers Club talk praises David Belasco’s stage mastery from childhood. An old lady notes a young man’s delicate regard for women, closing with a bashful young daughter in New York.
An instruction piece on amateur fan decoration notes that fans with bone, ivory, or carved sticks can be adorned with satin ribbons, lace, and embroidery. It describes knots, bows, and hand painted centers, plus mounting on frames and preserving old spreads for reuse.
A fragmented notice describes affordable gown tiles and eating materials marked with a dot. The readable portion hints at low cost textile items and related eating supplies, with no clear event or dates to confirm.
Mrs Lotto Munn notes over two thousand volumes in the library. Mrs Oldcastle replies that reading all of them is unlikely. The pair discusses careful selection and the goal to read through most titles, with emphasis on quality and top picks.
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