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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
8
A sermon denounces strong drink as a national decay force. It argues moderation fails, drunkards harm moral stamina, and the nation faces judgment unless repentance comes. Cites biblical pleas to rend hearts, seek God, and hope for mercy and salvation.
The Prophet Joel, described as a Judah preacher likely during Joash’s reign around 70 BC, is linked to the tribe of Reuben through tradition. His three-chapter book is praised for its pure, fluent rhythm and strong line, blending Micah’s strength, Jeremiah’s tenderness, Nahum’s vividness, and Isaiah’s sublimity as it outlines divine judgment.
The tale follows Joal later Joel, a boy raised with strict devotion to Jehovah, who faces corruption around him. He endures a drunk priest, hostile teachers, and political pressure, choosing integrity over priestly compromise and enduring persecution that forges his prophetic calling.
Harper's Weekly recounts a tale where a king demands a story with no conclusion. A storyteller brings a woman who proceeds to share plans about purchases and a salary raise, leaving the king listening as the narrative continues without end.
A mother rabbit attacked a six month old colt owned by Charles Miller in Jamaica Queens New York to defend her young. The colt became trapped in a rabbit hole and died from injuries after Miller freed its leg. The mother rabbit was found dead with teeth sunk into the colt's leg. Miller later retrieved four young rabbits from the hole.
A Parisian commentator claims France owns about a third of global gold coinage. He cites thrift, foreign visitors paying in gold, and exports as drivers. Bank of France gold reserves rose from 2,331,000,000 francs in 1900 to 2,806,000,000 francs by May this year, about £12.25 million.
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century page item blends a flirtatious exchange with a mock voyage line and a cigar ad. It references Lewis' Single Binder cigars, a dealer in Veuria 111, and a tax quote about wealth. The piece also touts Mrs. Wingtons Boothing Syrup and a child remedy for fever and pain, alongside a 26¢ price tag.
The piece notes that marriage age for women has risen in recent years. It observes many brides leave girlhood before marriage and few young men seek married life until reaching middle age, reflecting shifts in societal norms.
Miss Anabel Wilson of North Branch Michigan recalls childhood eczema that covered her face and head, causing severe pain and itching. After trial of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, she was fully cured with no recurrence. October 20 1907.
When children go barefoot, accidents occur. For a rusty nail wound use fat salted meat bound to the wound. it heals in hours. For severe flesh turning injuries apply arnica. Turpentine helps small scratches.
A New York shopkeeper who cherishes the saying Sweet Are the Uses of Adversity has taped a witty sign on a broken glass showcase outside the store. The sign proclaims All men want our goods when they haven't the price, reflecting a playful ad motif after the break in.
A Detroit Free Press quip depicts two tramps discussing hard times saying there is a great stringency of ham sandwiches and cold mutton bones as the year s toughening. The exchange uses sharp humor to reflect poverty and scarcity in the period.
An old Murine eye remedy advertisement from Chicago emphasizes relief for red weak weary and watery eyes. The ad claims the product comes with a 48 page book in each package and is sold by druggists nationwide at 50 cents.
A dialogue mockingly questions local integrity amid public concerns about graft. Citizens and visitors debate honesty in governance, highlighting scrutiny of officials and transparency in city affairs.
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