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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
6
A mother’s note on California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for infants and children. Describes gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels, noting immediate relief when a small dose is given. Promotes its pleasant taste and widespread use by mothers for colic indigestion and fevers in kids.
A mother questions her child Mabel after a first day at school asking what was learned. The child replies with a dismissive claim that nothing was learned and that the parent had to explain everything. The passage reflects a critical, humorous tone about early education.
A German colonel mocks honor by explaining why a peer earned a third medal, saying he had two and another had one while one field officer had none. The exchange highlights cynical views on decorations and the value placed on medals.
A physician aboard the vessel caused concern by forcing patients to drink briny fluid to treatment. Passengers gasped as the doctor, collapsing into a scene of consternation, admitted it was merely his own medicine chest being opened.
A testimonial describes severe palpitations, tremors, and rheumatism from coffee use. After switching to Postum, the writer reports improved digestion, steadier heart, steadier breathing, and relief from rheumatism, claiming no medicines were used since.
Public anger rose over the arrest of Jessy Williams, accused of attacking and robbing 75 year old Frances Schwartz of Wheaton. State's Attorney Hadley moved to reconvene the January grand jury for an immediate indictment as Sheriff Hesterman bolstered jail guards to thwart potential mob action.
A spacious house designed for a large family exploits roof storage, wide dormers, and a front porch with dormer extension. It features a 21 by 13 foot living room with a grand fireplace, a connected parlor and dining room, built in china cupboards, a rear staircase to a cellar, and four bedrooms with ample closet space under the roof slope.
Springfield reports a power clash between Speaker Shanahan and Lee O Neil Browne as Browne presses for chairmanships. Browne planes a stubborn stand against curtailment of power, while 17 dry members back limited gains, signaling a likely open session and floor confrontation.
Springfield Commercial association will hold meetings this week of two committees. Albert Myers chairs the credit rating committee, while Henry Dirksen leads the trade committee. The latter group will convene Thursday. Carmi resident Betsy Storey celebrates 102nd birthday at Browns town home, oldest White county resident, with family on a long established farm for 78 years. She attributes longevity to simple living and has never worn a corset.
Springfield reports the car repairers coaches cleaners and pitmen at the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad ended a strike after officials refused to reinstate a discharged employee. No workers left their posts as conferences occurred and the men voted to return at once. Both sides reportedly made concessions.
John Lomax of Los Angeles California is found guilty of second degree murder for the killing of Bert Shaw who was formerly a resident of Springfield and once employed by the Illinois Watch Company. The verdict concludes the case in Los Angeles.
A fragmented promotional item touts Mr. Schroeder and the Red River Potato King, urging farmers to plant plenty and expect prices around 70 cents to 1.00 per bushel later. It advertises a seed catalog from John A. Salter Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin, offering ten famous farm seeds and vegetable catalogs for twenty cents.
A humorous quip from the New York Weekly features a peddler selling resounders. A housekeeper asks for examples and the peddler explains how a magnified good night kiss can resemble a cannon shot, prompting the housekeeper to buy three.
An advertisement extols four ounces of Rad Salts or Jad Salts as a remedy to clear acids from meat-heavy diets, flush kidneys, and prevent bladder irritation. It claims painless, harmless relief with a spoonful daily in water, describing the salts as grape and lemon acid with methia, a long-used kidney and bladder aid.
Bird dealer answers a woman about the parrot's speech. He claims the bird does swear very loudly and clearly, and the judge remarks that the woman cannot judge the creature by its tenants.
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