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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
6
Fragmented items cover varied topics from a 1798 clerk of the Bank of England, to Queen Anne England marvels, to India wildlife counts, California honey trends, city yard gardens, perfume habits, animal combat instincts, female professors and a Chicago woman creating a novel station beautifier role for railroads, all reflecting eclectic 19th century and early 20th century curiosities and notices.
The article surveys giants in Aryan myth, noting Greeks depicted them as monstrous beings housed in volcanic realms after failed attempts at heaven. It contrasts ancient legends with modern history, which largely refutes these longstanding tales and their recent mentions.
Two deer appeared in Winsted Connecticut and frightened by an approaching team leaped through the plate glass window of J B Wyock's dry goods store. The crash woke residents along Lake and Main Streets who saw two does run up Main Street crossing Mad River and disappear toward Highland Lake. Mrs M B Hall who witnessed the jump said neither animal touched the sidewalk on entering or leaving the store.
Moses and Aaron confront a revolt by Hebrew officials led by Jahziel after their partners travel to Pharaoh. Moses urges relying on God's vindication while Jahziel seeks new leadership. The group debates allegiance, signs, and the fate of their authority amid mounting pressure.
Moses confronts the people’s fear and the lack of faith as Jahziel withdraws and Aaron follows. Crushed by sorrow he seeks guidance, resolves to stay where Joseph’s bones rest, pleads to God for deliverance, and hears a voice promising Pharaoh’s impending release.
In 1867 the future King Oscar of Sweden saved two horses from plunging over a cliff when they bolted toward the sea, after which a bravery medal was awarded. The king later wore this cross on a tricolor ribbon as a noted naval officer portrait.
Bennington Kansas reports that Joe Transier was fined two dollars and ordered confined to his bed for a week by Police Judge Herr for drunkenness. Marshall Horath took Transier home and placed him in bed, with his family told to notify the court if he attempted to leave before the week ended.
A Fengtien correspondent reports a Japanese trader importing about 8,000 Chinese widows for sale as domestic servants or secondary wives. Photographs are shown to buyers, selections made, and the woman weighed with value set on Gi cents per cattie.
In Persia no distilleries breweries or public houses exist and natty wine remains the sole intoxicating beverage used.
A historical note describes a hen’s egg production, stating she should lay between 300 and 600 eggs over her lifetime. Peak laying is reported to occur in her second year, with the text emphasizing the hen’s health and productivity during that period.
There is a great demand for flax around the globe and a strong effort is underway to persuade Americans to grow the crop. The call to cultivate flax aims to boost supply and meet international demand.
A gospel lesson on Jesus healing a fierce demoniac near the tombs across from Tiberias. The account explains the man’s possession and acts of mercy, the legion’s fear, the herd of swine driven into the sea, and locals who report the events while lamenting the loss of livestock.
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