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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
2
Kinloch 4 explains writer's cramp from overuse and poor grip. Stress, nerves, or old pen grip can trigger cramps, with relief often found in arm motions, loosened grip, and soaking the hand and wrist in hot water for freeing tension.
The piece cites David Starr Jordan on two laws: a nation's blood shapes its history, and a nation's history determines its blood. It argues character drives deeds and that current national character results from past heredity, noting survivors inherit the blood stream while non-descendants cannot color it.
The Hawardsville Democrat notes towns like Troy avoid risk while others push railroads and utilities within their courage limits. It suggests Edwardsville residents face future work to secure signatures for public projects and warns of cautious attitudes from burnt experience.
A department store prompts careful readers to scan every advertisement paragraph in the sales catalog as each division could contain a distinct offer. Shoppers are urged to note discounts, dates, and product lines hit by the page layout.
An exchange questions the foundation of reputations as every rock hurled at a good man reflects back on those who cast it, prompting reflection on what others truly stand on.
A maxim on character and parenting, contrasting kindness to a dog with treatment of children to urge consistent moral conduct. It emphasizes that true virtue appears in relationships with dependents and loved ones, not in single acts. The adage underscores responsibility and humane behavior across roles.
A concise old saying notes that if a boy parts with an item he does not desire to keep it, implying generosity or lack of personal interest in the object. The remark reflects a practical view of gifts and ownership.
Claude S Watts is the right hand man to Arthur J Vorys in Taft's national campaign. A newspaper man and Washington correspondent, he knows public men nationwide. A year ago he undertook an extensive tour to study political conditions affecting the Republican electoral effort.
Washington notes discuss Congress adjournment and summer quiet in the capital. Taft’s rumored cabinet resignation to Cincinnati. Bryan and Taft favor campaign finance publicity. War Office successor likely Gen Luke Wright. Roosevelt cabinet may yield southern support. Militia reorganization bill funds arming males 16 to 45. Cuba policy and army presence amid looming revolution. ambassador residences debated. junketing trip proposed for a six-member committee.
The May term grand jury reported eleven true bills and six not true. Indictments listed include Pat McCambridge assault and battery, Claud V Evans kidnapping, burglary and larceny charges against multiple defendants with bail set from 300 to 5000 dollars. Not true bills include George Kolashak burglary, Emma Smith murder, and others. Petit jurors for the second and third weeks are named from communities such as Helvetia Marine Alhambra Jarvis Pin Oak Hamel and Edwardsville among many others.
Disposed of in the circuit court since last report. cases include Amelia Rice vs Rice with continuations and partition actions, several will set aside motions, a foreclosure decree for 493.75 and costs against Alton Germania B L and Wyman, a bankrupcy matter, and a verdict for Hoeller versus Doerge for 1260.38.
Mrs S G Bowen of Wayne West Virginia says she suffered kidney disease and could not rise from bed but a one dollar bottle and part of a second bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her entirely. S Kingston endorses the remedy, claiming it works wonders where others fail.
Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina hails Dr King’s New Life Pills after 15 years of indigestion and $200 spent with none helping as much. Sold at Kingston’s drug store for 25 cents. Also advertisements note paint closeout at 15 off and Deimling Bros meat market offering fresh Friday fish.
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