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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
2
The Troy Weekly announces Saturday market street publication with editor B W Jarvis and post office filing. Reports of missed issues should be sent to the office. Notices of entertainments and admissions are charged at regular rates. Free sample copies available upon request.
A New York firm Brokaw Bros. ran by Krown ots Brokaw Bras rejected advertising for fifty years then embraced bright aggressive ads five years ago. The change drew thousands of new customers, boosting growth and signaling modern progress for merchants.
The passage argues that personal taste differs, but museums should advance science openly. It condemns academic timidity and calls for embracing evidence over subjective comfort, noting even Darwin acknowledged fading esthetic life. It warns against elevating taste as a scientific virtue.
A London cablegram reports William Osler, a professor at Jehu Hopkins University, declaring sixty years the limit of a man’s usefulness while entering his sixtieth year last Saturday. He shows no plan to retire using chloroform and has consented to oppose Winston Churchill and George Wyndham for the Lord Rectorship of the University of Edinburgh next November.
A reader letter extols Foley's Honey and Tar for severe lung trouble. The account claims the remedy not only stops coughing but heals and strengthens the lungs with a testimonial from L M Rugles of Reasoner Iowa and S Kingston noting prior consumption diagnoses and hemorrhage relief after use.
Douglas Pattison, Democratic candidate for governor, born Freeport December 11, 1870, educated at Freeport High School and University of Michigan. As Springfield legislature leader he pushed direct primary and other reform bills, switching to back the Republican primary bill to pass it, seen as a principled stand against political bosses.
A fragment notes concern that there is not more of this spirit displayed among our public men. The line implies a critique of governance and civic virtue without providing names, places, or events.
Planes From Pattison's Platform discusses beliefs in an honest economical state administration, removal of political influence, potential re-enactment of a two-cent fare law, empowered city control of utilities, reform of state departments, and a state bank guaranteed deposit to restore public confidence during panics. The speaker favors utility regulation, waterpower rights scrutiny, and improved governance.
The testimonial from C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina proclaims Electric Bitters as the best medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness and chills malaria. Sold under guarantee at S Kingston's drug store for 50 cents.
An advertising note from S. Kingston promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain remedy for coughs colds and the prevention of consumption. The claim warns against unknown preparations and urges reliance on this product.
The piece records resolutions of respect for Joseph Tess Jr within the Improved Order of Red Men, noting the sudden loss and expressing sympathy to his family. It also includes testimonials and advertisements for Kadol and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup with endorsements and local sellers.
An advertisement claims a pile operation may be avoided using ManZan Pile Remedy with a guaranteed result. The offer lists a price of 500 and is dated from Kingston.
A vintage advertisement promotes ManZan Pile Remedy for all piles with relief from inflammation soreness and itching at 50 cents. It also touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills, sold by S Kingston as easy to take. Pineules for the kidneys, 30 days trial at 1.00, purporting to ease backache rheumatic pains and bladder issues by acting on the kidneys and purifying the blood.
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