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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
6
A fragmented editorial blend contrasts art and modernity as a critic derides public monuments while noting the car's intrusion into culture. It discusses war, mobility, and the changing scenery of cow country life, with brief asides on cinema and a humorous railway tale.
Lesson highlights Solomon's preparation, presentation, revelation, position, and petition as he seeks wisdom for ruling Israel. Emphasizes worship at the tabernacle, the path from David's upright rule, and the value of a hearing heart over riches. Concludes with God's response and Solomon's focus on divine guidance rather than personal pleasure.
Adrian Michigan woman describes severe weakness and backache from female ailments. After reading a testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, she used two bottles and improved, continuing for three months to regain strength and work capability. The ad promotes the product as a remedy for women's health.
A primary grade lesson about the Pilgrim Fathers in a large city led to a child’s humorous answer when asked what the Pilgrims did after planting and harvesting. A girl replied, They went by the moving pictures, reflecting a classroom misunderstanding of a historical feast.
Fragments advertise Cuticura cleansing and healing ointment with phrases about purity, beauty, and mail order to Boston. The text then shifts to a nonsensical reflection about aging and a man lingering nearby.
Publicity branch figures show overall agricultural value rose by over twenty million dollars despite a severe drought in a third of the province. Oats led with 1,147,382 acres yielding 34,397,117 bushels, while spring wheat produced 165,102,083 bushels valued at about $20.39 million. Total agricultural output reached $78,516,891, with livestock value at $20 million and stock totals rising to 110,044,630 dollars in value.
A shawled neighbor condemns the ten o'clock closing as a nuisance while another woman laments the change. The first says her husband returns early, causing supper troubles, whereas now he arrives at ten and seeks fewer options, highlighting domestic frictions.
A compact collage of dialogue and quips reflecting wartime mood. Fogarty jokes about vodka losses to Rooshians while Flaherty urges steadiness as they anticipate renewed battles. Puck and others tease, while a sardonic agent notes economy books vs living without economy.
A fragmentary note ponders a stadium scene described with imagery of the Andromeda nebula. It mentions a watchmaker who sets watches and a jailer who watches, blending disparate motifs into a surreal vignette.
The excerpt contrasts the idea of choosing parents with a witty line about a friend lending five dollars. It reflects social humor and a casual, ironic tone. The piece references a powder factory and an insurance company as metaphorical steps, highlighting ordinary life observations.
A quirky clipping notes a social proverb about gender roles and pay in relationships, satirically comparing a woman’s successful flirtation to a man’s financial reward. It references an Irish lieutenant's salary and plays on common phrases about permanence and money.
A weary cyclist trudges through rain and mud in England and asks a native the distance to Poppleton. The man responds that the village is ten miles the other way, noting that a signpost was turned to mislead Zeppelins.
A wry reflection on social perception and arranged marriages. The speaker notes a daughter whose success comes from her father’s skyscraper wealth, suggesting elites wield influence over courtship and reputation. The tone hints at vanity, status, and moral judgments within upper circles.
A book agent offers the Secret Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV to a court stenographer. He refuses, claiming to be fed up with such readings and revealing he has just finished transcribing testimony in a sensational divorce case.
A garbled 19th century ad touts Grove’s Old Standard tonic as a general health aid. It claims liver benefits, malaria drive, blood enrichment, and system strengthening, noting a low price and urging readers to consult a drugstore for details while mixing in unrelated lines about photography and social anecdotes.
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