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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
3
A vintage ad promises a 10 cent Cascarets box will cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It targets constipation indigestion biliousness dizziness and headaches and claims a clear head for months with regular use suitable for adults and children.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes scientists arguing that there is no anatomical basis to say girls cannot throw a baseball as well as boys, paralleling the idea that boys should not be restricted from washing dishes as girls do.
In London magistrates court a steady stream of offenders passes through the dock on a Monday. A battered woman named Meddow asks for spelling and the official quips about hay in meadow, ending the scene with polite humor.
War reduces population through deaths and emigration, while food supply falls as producers are killed, labor becomes unproductive, and production machinery is destroyed. The result is continued pressure on subsistence until the labor force normalizes, leaving excess non-producers like women and children in the country.
A woman recalls moving from coffee to Postum for herself and children, noting improved health and steadier nerves after switching. The advertisement claims Postum aids wellbeing and mentions two forms, regular and instant, with brewing tips and prices.
The lesson contrasts Saul with Jonathan and his armor bearer as they trust in God to defeat the Philistine threat. Jonathan’s bold step, aided by a faithful ally, demonstrates moral courage rooted in faith and prayer, underscoring that true bravery comes from devotion to God and action aligned with his revelation.
A vintage health ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children’s constipation. It claims a tongue check signals illness, promises gentle cleansing within hours, and warns against counterfeit fig syrups while directing readers to buy a 60 cent bottle with full dosing directions.
The article notes about forty shops in Canton China that manufacture and sell ivory articles. The industry has two stages cutting and carving using Siamese tusks as raw material. Blocks are shaped by sawing then carved with various knives using water to moisten and secure the ivory.
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray hair naturally and evenly, with claims of restoring color, eliminating dandruff, and stopping hair loss. Sold as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy in drugstores for about 50 cents a bottle. used by many to look younger. An accompanying note cites Texas population density comparisons from Dallas News.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for infant skin irritations with free sample offers by mail. It also features a Dean’s Mentholated Cough Drops claim of fast relief and a quip about credit and loans from a traveling man.
In the Green Forest, Farmer Brown's boy has been missing for several days causing concern among the little inhabitants. Hooty the Owl voices optimism, suggesting the boy is hiding after trouble with Jimmy Skunk and will reappear once the issue blows over.
A health notice warns meat consumption raises uric acid, clogging kidneys and causing back pain, cloudy urine, and nocturnal urges. It promotes Jad Salts, four ounces daily in water to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, end urinary and bladder disorders, calling it inexpensive and safe.
The passage urges readers to arrange daylight to illuminate a book from the side or back to avoid shadows. It notes that while direct sun can cause glare, a projected shoulder shadow can ease eye strain and suggests positioning to minimize eye fatigue when reading in bright light.
Gregory County South Dakota features Colonel Johnson, famed alfalfa king. He built a vast empire from humble Wisconsin beginnings, owning thousands of acres and several banks, and praises alfalfa as the best paying crop. He recalls buying Salter Seeds and offers mail catalogs with seed samples and vegetables.
Government built long drift fences on national forest lands to stop stock from drifting beyond permitted areas. The fences don t enclose land but steer cattle away from certain directions or winter grazing zones and even protect water supplies from contamination. Some fences span miles to keep cattle on designated ranges.
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