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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
7
A brief note from the Highway and Byway preacher cites 1 Samuel chapter 1 to reflect on the sorrowful journey of David as a young shepherd and the trials he faced before rising to prominence. The piece ties scripture to timeless themes of faith, struggle, and character.
A sermon extracts a Biblical reflection on Samuel letting grief yield to God’s larger plan. It urges moving beyond personal loss, embracing future purpose, and aligning life with inner truth as God sees the heart.
A vivid description of Bethlehem revealing green fields, bright flowers, and dew glistening under a sunlit hilltop. Birds sing softly as they skim meadows, perching on leafy branches amid friendly trees, creating a tranquil pastoral mood.
Young David shepherds his flock in a fragrant morning, comforts and protects a straying lamb, and defeats a prowling beast with a staff and swift maneuver. He reflects on God’s guidance, foresees future service, and learns Elias is summoned from Jesse’s house for a duty related to the prophet Samuel’s feast.
The judge apologized for remarks from three years earlier to a defendant. He said he may have implied justice was impeded but asked forgiveness, noting that sometimes justice goes wrong not from intent but circumstances. The referenced case involved a man claiming a lost receipt, which later turned up.
A quotation attributed to Dean Stanley urges steadfastness and faith in a distant goal. It encourages holding firm as one moves toward a distant speck on the horizon until it becomes a friendly ship, stressing patient perseverance and belief in a future destination.
In a light hearted interview, Mr. Sauggintum declares he is content with little money. He values a cheerful disposition, insurance, and the ability to enjoy life without wealth or social pressures. He prefers watching the procession of life from the sidelines rather than chasing riches.
Mercury has fallen in price as pan amalgamation for silver ore processing declines. Gold mines use only small amounts. Major consumers are China and Japan for vermilion and secret explosive compositions. Franklin cites this trend.
Bible lesson from Exodus 32 on the golden calf, Moses forty days on Sinai, and the people's idolatry. It stresses testing leadership, the need for solitary communion with God, and Moses pleading mercy after the bronze calf is destroyed. The lesson cites Parker on solitude and duty, and notes Aaron's attempt to honor God through a golden idol.
A satirical note on modern motherhood condemns traditional cradles and praises a new sideways swinging cradle built by a man. The piece mocks women’s supposed enlightenment and argues the man’s design offers safer, calmer infant sleep. It emphasizes the cradle’s lengthwise boat-like swing and unconventional sharing by both parents.
Boriram Mattingly of Vermillion Dakota Territory chronicled a decade of painful skin sores and hair loss. Despite various doctors and remedies the condition persisted until using Cuticura Ointment and Soap, after which the eruptions healed and hair regrew following fourteen years of distress and substantial expense.
A fragment from Lippincott's Magazine presents a domestic scene where Alice tells her sister that conscience speaks to you, a six year old retorts it is wind in the stomach. An ad pitch touts Defiance Starch promising home laundering results and lasting stiffness without sticking to the iron. Also a quip warns against judging a woman's brilliance by her hair.
Dr George A Gordon pastor of Old South church Boston recounts a witty Irishman at the gate of the other world. St Peter denies admission saying he is too great a winner. The man crows three times and is admitted with the line come in Pat well let bygones be bygones. A separate note promotes Defiance starch for laundry and mentions its strength requiring less usage.
A criminal encounter unfolds as the hold-up man lifts a watch from the victim’s pocket while the victim insists the watch belongs to his wife’s family for generations. An adjacent ad extols Defiance Starch as safe for fine fabrics, offering strong stiffening with less product.
In a cautious exchange, one asks if Jim is still handling hack work at the paper, noting he wrote yesterday about Night Owls. The other person remains unsure about his ongoing role and project involvement.
Advertising claim notes quality and consistency of Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar from Lewis' Factory in Peoria JL. It compares campaign costs to automobile running expenses, implying political race expenditures.
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