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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
8
The lesson discusses Matthew 20 1 18 and the parable of the workers in the vineyard. It explains the calls to service the varying hours of work and the reward given by the Lord, emphasizing that the last shall be first and the first last with God’s generosity.
Kendall Kane and Will counties report a large pack of timber wolves moving eastward from the western Himalal region. They attack farms at night, killing hundreds of chickens and turkeys and sheep abortions. Hunters have killed only five animals. three pups found and killed. Four mature males lead the pack, evading traps and shooters.
Mrs Laura Baldwin of 4487 North Troy street reports her 17 year old daughter Marjorie Baldwin missing since June 10. She says Marjorie was seen with two boys near Lake street and Homan avenue. The family once lived nearby where a rough crowd is blamed for the disappearance. Captain Wood of Irving Park station sent two more officers to search.
Reports from Calgary oil fields claim production rivaling top continents with wells reaching 2000 gallons per hour. Discoveries across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba spur lease filings, while coal and natural gas deposits boost Western Canada’s wealth. June crop growth shows wheat 12 to 20 inches, barley rising, fodder crops expanding amid favorable weather and mixed farming trends.
A noted exchange portrays Ponson as a paradoxical figure, described as approaching like the bearer of glad tidings yet ending by attempting to borrow money. The remark captures a tainted social perception and hints at charity and prudence in dealings.
A witty quip on tiring guests with phonographs. When asked how to end a concert, the reply is to play a classic piece that makes guests lose interest and leave. The remark captures a light humorous social observation.
A garbled catalog of sayings and dubious product pitches references a cobbler fate, a well, and a misshapen storm line. It markets Dr Ortere Antiseptic Beall Ol It and Fesriline quinine syrup with vague pricing and health claims. An aviation fatality statistic ends the fragment.
Venezuelan authorities permit United States physicians to practice within Venezuelan jurisdiction amid broader regional developments. The measure appears alongside industry rivalry reports and a collage of miscellaneous quotes and gossip items reflecting contemporary public dialogue.
The article instructs mixing gum arabic with plaster of Paris into a creamy paste. Apply with a brush to broken edges to join pieces. After three days the repaired item cannot be broken at the joint, and the whiteness of the cement increases its value.
A quaint exchange details a gent's furnishings shop owner who frequents a neighboring lunchroom. The lunchroom proprietor complains he advertises lamb stew and hash but sees different orders. The haberdasher explains he uses signs to clear undesirable stock.
Guidance on using fuel oil or kerosene to kill grass and vegetation. Recommend 100 to 150 gallons per acre with light multiple applications to avoid root damage. Spraying gear advised though oil wears rubber parts. for small areas a sprinkling can may suffice.
A comic line contrasts two remarks about Tewkesbury. The speaker notes a “large income” joke turning into a pun about “germiphobia,” highlighting Tewkesbury’s inability to enjoy anything.
New York City dancing expert E Fletcher Hallamore writes that ALLEX’S Four-Hait antiseptic powder has been used for ten years. He says it keeps the foot cool, reduces friction and prevents corns and aching feet for dancers who practice eight to ten hours daily. Signed endorsement from Hallamore with address Le Roy, New York.
A joke hinges on a grammar teacher’s tense mood as students wonder what’s wrong. The playful exchange draws attention to language puns in a light classroom moment.
An Eldon Missouri woman describes years of displacement and inflammation with severe pelvic and back pain. After tried remedies, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reportedly restored strength and eased symptoms, with a testimonial urging others to try it. The ad notes the product aids uterine irregularities, backache, indigestion, and nervous prostration and is sold nationwide.
A fragmented ad line shows a desire to buy items advertised in the paper. It hints at a ready buyer open to various goods, but the text is fragmentary and lacks specifics like items, price, or contact details.
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