This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
3
Mrs Golding of Ayr Ontario describes a painful eczema ordeal on both legs from knee to ankle. Despite medical advice the Cuticura Remedies brought relief and eventual cure, with the patient grateful for the treatment and its promise to others suffering skin diseases.
Polo originated in Persia and India while Bokharan natives play a ball game on horseback. Shuffleboard waned from court favor in James I's era. Homer links handball to Troy's fall. Horse racing began in Henry II’s England, later betting faded. Bowling dates to the thirteenth century in England with covered alleys. Golf emerged in England and Scotland in the early seventeenth century, enjoyed by nobility. sticks were called bands and balls leather stuffed with feathers. the game's core remained the same.
A terse exchange from the New York Sun reflects tension over aggressive fishing or wildlife behavior. The quote questions how to curb biting by fish or wildlife and hints at public safety concerns surrounding bystanders. Authorities or observers weigh practical controls.
A reflection on how different skills suit different professions. The saying contrasts a book keeper’s balance with a juggler’s dexterity, implying mastery comes from aligning talent to task.
A Colorado mother credits Grape-Nuts with reviving her 15 month old after pneumonia brain fever and teething. After a Kansas City visit, feeding only the juice and milk then the Grape-Nuts helped the child gain strength and weight. She raises her daughter on Grape-Nuts as well and praises its nourishment for brain and nerves. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and ends with a nod to The Road to Wellville.
In a palace scene the Egyptian ruler's fear for his firstborn son grows as Moses' warning haunts him. A midnight plague strikes, the son collapses, and the king witnesses death around him. Moses then leads the terrified Egyptians and Israelite followers toward Goshen.
Sidney Middleton, recently discharged from St Marys hospital, seeks United States Navy enlistment. Two right hand fingers were fused in a single sheath, hindering recruitment. Surgeon Robert Bachman organized a corrective operation at a clinic funded by charitable donor aid. the procedure succeeded and Middleton awaits healing before final entry.
New Orleans reports three wills drawn over forty years ago were found in a bank box long stored in the Canal Bank building vault. The box, belonging to Pierre Charles Cuvellier, was opened for inventory after about 31 years in the vault. None of the wills had been opened, leaving details and contents unknown and prompting much speculation.
The navy department recovered a 1903 commendation letter to John Connolly, coal passer on the steamship San Francisco, after a goat mascot on the vessel devoured the original. Connolly, now retired, lives in Detroit.
John Wesley Gaines of Tennessee appeals for order during a heated session over points of order on the legislative executive and judicial bill. He insists the house must be in proper order before any further point of order can be raised, underscoring procedural tension.
Pattern department advertises Nos 5515 and 5530 ladies costumes in black crepe de chine with lace. Waist No 6515 sizes 32 to 42. skirt sizes vary. Two patterns needed, price ten cents each, order by coupon with size and pattern number.
Mrs. Alice Berryhill of Chattanooga Tenn recounts severe ulceration and inflammation of female organs and a near operation. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief within days and eventual full recovery. The ad stresses confidentiality and free advice from Mrs Pinkham, daughter in law to Lydia E Pinkham.
A jeweler tests an unset diamond offered on approval by a man who had borrowed it. The jeweler cautions the gem lacks fire and shows flaws, suggesting a finer stone, but the buyer halts the deal, requesting $40 back and cancellation of the agreement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.