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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
7
Rev. A V Marsh describes an elephant hunting episode in Africa and details Christmas observances by missionaries and natives. The account covers a near fatal river chase, photographs taken from a canoe, and the head hunter urging locals to retreat while the white men stay to finish the hunt.
A mission party in Central Africa recounts a dramatic elephant hunt, near disaster for a photographer, and the animal's eventual death. Missionaries share in a Christmas feast with elephant tail and leg as prizes, baptism days, palm processions, and festive races for boys and girls amid warm weather and joyous worship led by A. V. Marsh.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin, Me., calls Dr. King's New Life Pills “Our family laxative.” They are recommended for adults and the aged. Get them today, 250. Endorsed by H. St. Huffendick. Advertisement notes writing inka carbon paper and stationery at The Call office.
Circular No 131 from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reviews soil fertility maintenance in a 5 year rotation on one tenth acre plots. It notes fertilizers and manure increased yields over time, with nitrogen and potassium essential for high net profit. A complete fertilizer on plot No 17 yielded net profit nearly double the cost per acre per rotation. The bulletin discusses barnyard manure as a supplement to supply phosphoric acid.
A London grocer's exhibition featured 250 bottles of New South Wales honey with a note for dealers where to source supplies. Experts deem the NSW honey equal to imported varieties and plan regular future supply to the London market. Kickapoo Worm Killer advertised as a candy laxative for worms with claims of relief and improved tone.
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