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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
8
An article discusses Dr Pierce Anurio as a remedy for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles, listing symptoms from kidney weakness to dropsy and recommending a trial package. It also mentions a Jersey heifer calf birth and a hospital joke about Dobbs after a wire incident.
An old style ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to use the product for constipation, promising gentle cleansing and renewed energy, and warns to beware of counterfeit syrups while advising a 50 cent bottle with clear directions.
A fragmentary item describes a child described as spoiled by multiple mothers and hints at a steam roller action. The text is unclear but implies a dramatic, possibly public, consequence involving the child and the mothers named Firat Sercend Wiret.
A historical note states that SOAP eighteen stands strongly alone with over half the Pieerigen population employed in various occupations. The text highlights a shift in work patterns and the dominance of certain job sectors within Pieerigen.
The Pee Dee swamps yielded a two headed turtle that eats with both heads, drawing curious mentions in Mullins South Carolina Dispatch. Eugene Smith shows the odd creature, priced in circulation as a novelty. The World notes the remarkable reptile as a local curiosity.
Fragmentary ad text references a tonic product claiming overall system benefits. Mentions “The Old Standard” and “Lonis” while noting a price of 5 cents. Text is garbled, unclear on product, manufacturer, or claims.
A brief quip notes resolutions as a aid to overworked bartenders who may take several days off. The exchange humorously claims New Year’s vows help workers rest after heavy shifts.
A clipped quip about a local figure, mocking a stingy man as you tease him for writ er's cramp and pride. A dig at Badger's sour mood hints he cannot digest losing or swallowing pride. Subdued humor reflects small town banter and character clashes.
A brief column notes seasonable rates and a humorous exchange about fresh dates. It adds a stat that Indians in the United States number over 320,000.
A charming, affordable homemade gift idea for a mother or sister. Instructions describe cutting cardboard soles, sewing white muslin and bright silk, and shaping a Chinaman shoe style box filled with cotton. Includes a satin upper, embroidered with Chinese colors, and a wistaria themed bridal case.
The article outlines crafting a decorative sewing box with an upper lined in bright silk, edges buttonholed and joined at the heel, and sewn to the gole. It suggests making a pin cushion for the toe, a strap across the heel for a pocket of nestlies, and placing a spool of black and white thread, a tiny pair of scissors, all for ten cents. The piece emphasizes taking time to complete the pretty box.
Guidance on tailoring hairstyles to facial proportions. It covers forehead visibility, ear exposure, eye emphasis, and nose profile, emphasizing that a well shaped head and correct use of puffs braids and knots can create a classic look.
A description of trimming details used in dresses highlights a blouse in palest pink chiffon with ivory shadow lace over a black panne belt. It features a V neck, short sleeves with net ruffles, and additional decoration by a gold mousseline bolero edged with fur and a cameo brooch.
A Texas City company markets briquettes made from collected garbage blended with tar to raise heating value. The plan uses waste material to supply an alternative fuel source, aiming to reduce landfill waste and provide a lower cost energy option.
In a brief dialogue a child asks if the mother preserves her own goods and learns the father handles the preserving. The exchange hints at domestic labor dynamics and roles within the household.
Quick relief for itchy burning skin troubles promised by Cuticura Soap and hot water bath. Dry and apply Cuticura Ointment to the affected area for instant itching stop and speedy treatment. Free mail sample with booklet offer. Address Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere. Method Brown-Is Jones neutral? Mrs Jenks replies he sides with whoever he's talking with.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a natural method to cover gray hair priced at $1.00. The copy also features a slogan about one man one vote in France and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pills for liver bowels and stomach with a pellet laxative and cathartic for advertising uplift.
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