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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1905

Page

4

Teacher's Escape From Six Years Of Overwork

Miss Margaret M. James recalls years of crowded classrooms and nerve strain in a city school. After a breakdown she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills, buying six boxes at once and regaining sleep energy and red blood. She now teaches again at No 128 Clay Street Dayton Ohio. Fellow teachers report similar improvements with these pills.

Misa James Se. Williams Dr. Williams

Spinsterial Sapiency Reflections on Marriage and Women

A dated moral meditation explores knowledge of women, marriage dynamics, and the impact of trust. It argues men should treat partners fairly, value good mothers, and notes bloodlines and inequality can shape unions. The piece cites wisdom, bravado, and social expectations in marriage.

I am worth my weight in gold or radium

The dialogue presents Maude-Charley praising worth in gold, Mac-How dismissing, and George comparing value to radium as a judge reflects witty social banter on precious metals and scientific value.

Maude Charley Mac George

Coffee sufferer finds relief with Postum drink

A Rome New York matron writes that coffee caused dizziness, weak appetite, and stomach troubles before she switched to Postum Food Coffee. She reports improved health, appetite, and vitality after using Postum, and endorses the product from Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.

Rome To. Y Postum Co Mich tyVellville

Grandfather Abraham tells Cain and Abel tale

In a shaded field Abraham gathers his grandsons for a moral tale. He contrasts Cain and Abel, showing how willfulness and neglect of worship led Cain to harm Abel, and how listening to God could have altered the brothers’ fate. The scene frames faith, obedience, and family lessons in a nostalgic patriarchal setting.

Adam Eve Cain Abel Tata Abe God Arbor Esau Jacob

Tell Me Good Things About People and Life

A reader seeks a steady creed of kindness and virtue. The quote from Hedward Franklin Reimer urges embracing Christian faith and humane conduct as a working basis for work, play, thought, and belief in God, man, and heaven.

Cy Jesus Christ Hidward Franklin Reimer N. Y

Turtle shell finds link to 1841 initials in Sicklerville

Story from Sicklerville reports a turtle discovered in 1881 by John Thornton in his strawberry patch bearing the initials O H 1841. Thornton marked the shell with his own initials using a prior practice and the tale ties to long ago ownership and age.

Sicklerville John Thornton Thornton

Musicians and Notables Beset By Quirks And Honoraries

The article notes Josef Hofmann as a clever electrician and pianist. Prof. Angelo Heilprin works on a new edition of Pronouncing Gazetteer of the World after leading Mont Pelee exploration. Dr. Richard Strauss receives a 500 dollar honorarium for conducting a performance of his own works. Mme Luke earns a tribute for her verse. The Fulwood Congregational chapel at Stapleby England to be restored and opened debt free on August 19, the hymn’s first singing. Prof. John K. Blaine retires from Harvard Music chair at 66 after long service. Sarasate guards his talisman of a tiny Guarnerius violin. Mme Paderewski jokes her husband dares not cut his hair for fear fan reception would wane.

Josef Hofmann Angelo Heilprin Mont Pelee Richard Strauss Mra Luke Fulwood Congregational Staplebay England John K. Blaine Harvard Department of Music Sarasate Guarnerius Paganini

Proverbs Mix of Whims and Warnings

A collection of old proverbs and adages about risk, prudence, and timing. Includes lines about the early bird, safe choices, and consequences of haste. Mentions phrases like a bird in the hand and mice at the lip, reflecting rustic wisdom and folk humor.

A Woman's Misery From Kidney Trouble Ends

Mrs. John LaRue of 115 Paterson Avenue Paterson New Jersey details nine years of kidney pain. She describes back ache headaches dizziness and nosebleeds. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she reports relief and endorses the remedy, noting the first box helped significantly. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

John LaRue Paterson Avenue Paterson N.J Doan Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Cure For The Blues Promised By Pinkham Remedy

A woman troubled by the blues and nervous distress is urged to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Louisville customer credits the remedy with restoring health, buoyancy, and relief from despondency after female derangements.

Lydia E. Pinkham Rosa Adams 12Th Street Louisville Roger Hanson Pinkham

Not the Chauffeur's Fault in Isle of Man Car Crash

An accident at the Isle of Man motor car trials saw a car crash into a house. It is reported that the chauffeur was not at fault as he sounded his horn three times.

Isaac Rebekah Esau Jacob Abraham Tabernacles Isle of Man

Phrase from Life magazine satire on changing minds

A quoted Life magazine line questions why a woman might seemingly retreat after making a choice. The wry remark suggests she might reconsider and “get on again,” reflecting dated gender humor and negotiation of commitment.

Campaign Against the Ayy Worm Mentioned for Porto Rico

A quoted line notes a successful medical campaign against the ay worm in Porto Rico and suggests a similar effort might be undertaken at home. The remark adds that anaemia troubles the tramps, reflecting era social concerns and health reporting.

Porto Rico St. Louis Globe-Democrat

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