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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1906
Page
3
A Portland Oregon piece ponders etiquette as a mask and barrier versus courtesy born of the heart. It notes the disconnect between pretence and genuine character, likening etiquette to law and justice in their relation.
Mrs A E Maurer of Chicago Illinois reports long standing hand sores itching and pain. after trying three doctors and failing she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. within three days hands began to peel and soreness disappeared leaving hands smooth while she continued work in the dye-house. July 1 1905.
A London Punch cartoon caption shows a passerby asking a farmer about pork on the road. The farmer clarifies the speaker’s pork is his pig, while noting a motor car recently passed by. The exchange captures humorous rural life.
See HANK Gate a The Northern Grown-Pedigree Seeds producer issues a special BLALZER'S BARGAIN SEED BOOK with bargain prices and free seed to grow 5 tons of grass. John A. Salzer Seed Co offers Cosmos flowers and seeds, inviting readers to send for the notice and receive the catalogue.
A wry remark debates moon habitation, noting it would be hard to accommodate people as the moon wanes from full to crescent and asking where everyone would go.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including blind bleeding and protruding cases with a refund if Pazo O1 fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. The copy cites a New York Times quote about people who defend their rights wanting to sit on others.
An old style health ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments and fatigue. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Bessie Ainsley of Tacoma Washington praising the product for restoring health and vitality. The piece urges women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
A vintage guide explains farm Gouda cheese as an easy, quick curd cheese. It covers milking timing, milk handling, color addition, rennet use, temperature control, curd testing, and building a simple cave curing room for aging. It emphasizes home equipment and practical steps for consistent results.
The article argues fruit exports rival corn and wheat in value, noting steady rise through 1904. It details apple trade by year, ports of demand led by the United Kingdom, with Germany France Belgium and Canada following, and observations on tropical markets and distant demand.
Pattern No 5409 presents a pale green cotton voile shirt waist with white pique vest in double breasted cut. Fronts dip low. sleeves tuck into deep cuffs. neck finished by neck band and high standing collar. Mid sizes require 2 7/8 yards of 36 inch material. other sizes listed. Pattern sent for 10 cents. orders to Pattern Department with size and number.
The Prairie Farmer notes a roughage rack can aid dairy cows kept outdoors, offering a steady roughage source like corn stalks straw or hay. The design is three feet by six feet with a six foot height, built from rough lumber and 2x4s, using spikes where needed for strength.
Black and white deck suited pattern shows surplice waist with green trimming and black cord details. Box pleated skirt fits hips, full lower edge, options medium or round length. Materials include chiffon broadcloth etamine canvas voile and serge. Sizes 32 to 42 bust and 22 to 40 waist. Two patterns, 10 cents each, include size and number of pattern. Address.
A witty Chicago Tribune snippet quotes a woman declaring she would not marry a man even if he had 0,000,000 citing a current wife as the barrier. The remark plays on appearances and marital status in a light social observation.
An ad touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for cancer poison scrofula and blood eruptions. It promises removal of skin sores pains and itching and claims to heal cancers and humors. Sells at $1 per bottle with free sample by Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga. Also mentions free medical advice and a smoker product from Lewis factory Peoria.
A Milwaukee Sentinel line recalls an afternoon tea where 13 phonographs played together. The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben on human stubbornness. Puck dismisses the proverb about sowing wild oats as fueling sin and misery, noting zeal and discretion.
Mrs I T Pitcher of Newark New Jersey suffered three years with rheumatism before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports joint pain and paralysis eased after three weeks and now walks unaided. Her husband Mr Pitcher confirms she previously needed a wheeled chair. Address Dr Williams Medicine Co Sche nectady NY.
Henry Soule of Hammonde Port recalls severe kidney trouble twenty years ago with backache dizziness and weight loss. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, he claims recovery eight years ago and has remained well since. Pills sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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