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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
3
A collage of short items notes a robbed groom, five crooks shot in Chicago, savvy crooks avoiding suspicion, arson attempts in New York suburbs, plus quips about luck, photos, Mars canals, and Halley’s comet. It mentions a Long Island school to train girls as wives and housekeepers and contrasts a proposed follow up for men. a Nevada divorce leads to a judge’s anger, reflecting court dignity humor.
A fragment discusses gendered behavior and imitation in social settings. It suggests admiration for natural womanly poise while noting the challenges of copying style and mannerisms. The text touches on how a woman’s natural charm contrasts with erratic moods and the difficulty of replicating her carriage.
The Washington letter reports a House clash over a deficiency for Taft travel expenses sparked by Tawney and Southern Democrats with sharp remarks on Southern hospitality. It covers Louisiana’s push for New Orleans as 1915 Exposition site, and Senate action by Gallinger. It also discusses crime, education, and canteen debates in soldiers homes.
A humorous skew on questions villagers ask a Jarvis Township Farmer who refuses to explain why a wife dries dishes with her left hand. He muses on moon lore, love, weddings, and the U.S. Postal Department, mixing moonlight romance with rural wit and home remedies.
An ill auctioneer, near death, lies asleep as his wife and doctor monitor each sign. The doctor notes a pulse of 104 and the auctioneer, longing to continue, cries Going at 104 and pleads for 105 before fading. The crowd remains silent as the pulse eventually goes to zero.
A man riding in a caboose was hurled against a stove injuring his nose. He sues the railroad for 2000 dollars, while the company countersues for surgical fees. Witnesses claim the nose improved after breaking. The man’s sneeze and whistle affect horses. jury awards one dollar and suggests letting him whistle.
Claims that weak sickly women suffer from constipation and kidney issues affect complexion and temper. The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a solution to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and improve nerves eyes breath skin and overall health. Packaged at 50 cents.
In The Call's classified columns, ad notices will be read by residents of Troy and nearby areas and are expected to generate measurable results. The notice emphasizes local engagement and clear outreach within the community.
Danny Miller, a money minded shifter, tries crossing a flood stream in a boat. The boat overturns and his wife cries for help as he yells a quip about prices. A waiter asks a customer how he likes his steak while the scene unfolds with comic confusion.
J J Brown M D C E Molden M D Brown Molden physicians and surgeons on Main Street opposite Baptist Church. PR A A Smeigh dentist Braner Building hours 9 am to 12 m and 1 to 5 pm satisfaction guaranteed. Dr F W Braner physician and surgeon residence on Market Street next to Post Office Kinloch phone numbers Kinloch 28 and 71.
Perry Hiles and Jesse L. Simpson of Hiles & Simpson lawyers operate from Room 4 in the New Balgop Building, Edwardsville, with telephone Main 284. They list weekly office hours at Squire Eckert's office location on Saturdays.
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