Troy Weekly Call 1908 edition notice andmasthead
The Troy Weekly Call issued every Saturday on Market Street by the Square. W J Jarvis editor and publisher. Entered at Troy Illinois as second class matter. Terms of subscription one year six months three months. Notices of entertainments run at regular rates. Legal notices urged to publish via attorney. Saturday March 14 1908.
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W. Jarvis
Troy
Illinois
Aus
Troy Weekly Call
Troy, I
New Outlook For Chemistry
A discussion on inductive reasoning and experimentation in science traces the rise of natural science from ancient times to the present. It notes the slow growth of chemical knowledge, the accelerating pace of discovery, and contemplates future insights into human and environmental constitution. The piece compares science with sculpture and questions the direction of progress.
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Harvard
Question of civic duty in a town’s character
The speaker urges individuals to reflect on how a town would look if everyone were like them. A man who freely cleans streets is more valuable to progress than many who criticize, stressing personal contribution over complainant discourse.
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The
Royal Tailors
Chicago
New York
Royal Tailor
Star Tarsarina Company
Star TaiLortna Company
Star Tailoring Company
Washington Letter on Lilley lobbying probe and navy secret case
Washington correspondent reports an investigation into Representative Lilley of Connecticut over Electric Boat lobbying. The piece details how influence is traded via entertainment and perks, campaign funds, and stock deals, predicting a tame outcome. It also notes a German ex-employee’s attempt to sell naval patent secrets and the Navy’s restrained handling of the incident.
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Washington, D. C
Lilley
Connecticut
Electric Boat Company
Congress
Holland Submarine Boat Company
The
Washington
Senator Quay
Navy Department
New York
Esger
Secret Service
How Cough Germs Multiply and Remedies
When a cold inflames the mucous membrane disease germs are inhaled lodge and multiply especially the pneumonia germ. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes the inflamed air passage stops the cough and expels the cold from your system. Refuse substitutes. S Kingston.
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Foley
S. Kingston
The Lucky Quarter Dr King’s Pills Ad
An old promotional note for Dr King’s New Life Pills promises health valued above jewels. It claims relief from headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a money back guarantee at S Kings ton’s drug store.
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Dr. King
S. Kingston
The Thumb Dominates Hand Value in Work
The article argues the thumb accounts for about a third of hand value and its loss ranges from 10 to 50 percent depending on hand and profession. It notes the index finger carries 15 to 25 percent impact on the right and 10 to 15 on the left, while the middle ring and little fingers vary in importance with profession.
Kodol praised by Georgia official for stomach relief
Hon. Jake Moore state warden of Georgia recounts long battle with indigestion. After trying Kodol from I C DeWitt & Co Chicago he rapidly improved, now weighs more and proclaims it best for stomach disorders. S Kingston sells Kodol as reliable relief with guaranteed results.
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Jake Moore
Georgia
I. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Kodol
Jake C. Moore
Atlanta
S. Kingston
Cures for Colds Promising Relief from Consumption
An older newspaper blitz promises Foley's Honey and Tar cures the worst coughs and expels the cold to prevent consumption and pneumonia. It claims many incipient consumption cases have been cured. The ad cites S. Kingston and The St. Louis Times with a 30 cent monthly rate, offered by agent Danie Peterman.
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Foley
S. Kingston
St. Louis Times
Danie Peterman
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