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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
3
A five room cobblestone bungalow designed by William A. Radford fits a 27 by 40 foot footprint with a four foot overhang. It features varied window patterns, wide front steps, a spacious 24 by 12 parlor, a large kitchen and pantry, and a good basement with a 7 foot 6 inch ceiling for a warm air furnace.
A Farmers Bulletin discusses weed control with three core principles: prevent weeds from seeding, stop new weed seeds from entering the farm, and suppress perennial top growth. It covers tillage, harrowing, weeders, intercultural practices, mowing, and the role of sheep in pastures to reduce seed production.
A concise agrarian maxim asserts no one fails in farming when labor is applied wisely and diligently. The quote emphasizes disciplined effort, prudent management, and steady industry as safeguards against loss or poor yields.
A brief note highlights silos as crucial year round for dairymen with silage feeding in all seasons. It contrasts summer and winter priorities, emphasizing storage and feeding practices to sustain dairy herds throughout the year.
Driver and business man Mack Sennett runs out of gas at three in the morning twenty miles from nowhere and hails a passing wagon. The driver agrees to give a tow to town for ten dollars, explaining he peddles gasoline to stores in nearby towns.
A dialogue shows a boy teasing an older woman by calling her a chicken then an old hen. The exchange contrasts youth and age through playful insult, reflecting social roles and family discourse.
In a heated exchange between two veterans, the fighters trade taunts about ancestral bloodlines and the scent of powder, underscoring a long standing feud that flares during a public armory gathering.
A playful exchange centers on companionship and marriage. The Sage claims two is enough, while the Fool corrects that two may suffice only if they are husband and wife, framing a light moral about partnerships.
A humorous reflection on writing fatigue and reader discomfort. It notes a writer's cramp not a reader's, and jokes about trouble occupying every home with loafing or gossip. It ends with a quip about a good cook using plenty of butter.
A Washington Star excerpt recalls archers of the MacReas of Gairlock Scotland hitting a man at 500 yards and Turkish ambassadors achieving 415 to 500 yards. It notes a pillar near Constantinople with shots to 800 yards and Sir Robert Ainslie witnessing a 972 yard shot in 1798.
Britons lead in per capita sugar use at 92.4 pounds annually, followed by Americans at 79.2. Denmark and Switzerland show mid levels, while several European countries including Spain, Turkey, and Italy cluster at lower figures. The gap reflects duties on sugar and related goods like coffee and tea shaping consumption.
In a frank exchange, a baseball figure notes players fined for rowdy conduct against umpires often feel they earned it. The remark contrasts sympathy with the belief justice serves as a deterrent and punishment.
A sharp quip turns on a medical bill shock as a doctor warns of consequences while the patient jokes about avoiding another fright at payment time. The exchange captures a humorously tense moment over lingering fear and bills.
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