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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
7
A co respondent seeks custody of four children and requests apportionment of personal property and real estate valued at 7000 dollars owned by the defendant and located in Higland. The petition outlines custody desires and property distribution as part of the dissolution proceedings.
Probate records list final reports and discharges for numerous decedents including John Jehle J W Miller A W Metcalf Justus Buckley Emma Otto and others with details on receipts expenditures balances guardianships and administrator discharges. Real estate transfers and multiple marriage licenses follow in the same notice segment.
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with curing three months of kidney inflammation after other remedies failed. The ad touts Bitters for liver complaints dyspepsia blood disorders and general restoration of nervous weakness. Also promotes Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar as cough remedy and notes ink for sale in The CALt's stationery department.
Valuable brushes with ivory or tortoise shell backs can be cleansed using bran instead of soap and water. Dip the brush in bran and rub it into the bristles as with soap, then tap bristles downward on a table to remove bran. The process is lengthy but prevents bristles from softening when wetted, and after all bran is removed the brush is clean and wiped with soft silk.
In Farmington area, Henry Wixom, 70, is famed as a blind beekeeper living alone with a cat, rats, and fifty hives. He supports himself by beekeeping, aided by a tom cat that follows him and yowls to guide him when he wanders. Also described are fashion notes on cuffs, collars, and patterns for coats using various materials and trimmings.
A London tailoring firm offers sets of six miniature reproductions of portraits by Gainsborough Greuze and Lawrence, each as large as a sixpence. The buttons suit tartan plaids fancy checks or knitted vests and are popular as gifts for men and sought after by ladies.
A humorous scene shows a visitor commiserating with a convict accused of a crime. The convict explains how he lent his face to a friend who derailed his own chance at employment as cashier and Sabbath school superintendent, only to be convicted and lose his own opportunity.
The Fresno Democrat advertises a two weeks campaign at the Salvation Army hall on Mari posa street inviting five hundred boggers burglars backsliders blackguards wife beaters gamblers swearers and other bad characters to attend.
A Sunday school teacher asks Bobbie if the Bible says it is more blessed to give than to receive, and Bobbie quips that they cannot afford to be receivers after living with an automobile and marble steps.
Advice urges choosing a flattering hairstyle and dedicating a few days to learn proper hairdressing. Emphasizes consistency in grooming to benefit future appearances and daily life.
On entering the drawing room the caller should advance and shake hands cordially with the hostess. If introductions occur, acknowledge with a bow and a smile. if relatives of the hostess are introduced, offer your hand.
A policeman recalls arresting a suspect while the chauffeur bursts in with theatrical bravado. The driver hails a potential during trial, promising to testify and “do the handsome thing.”
A novel celery and apple salad idea grates tart firm apples into the mayonnaise dressing. Crisp celery is shredded and served on chilled lettuce leaves with the apple mayonnaise.
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