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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
6
Amelia frets over a missed dinner as Vernon recalls a looming Springfield conference. Their tension centers on politics, ambition, and the contrast between public duty and private life. He promises impact for her, while she longs for Washington status and shared influence.
A New York Press quip muses on anatomy and gender by framing Eve as built from part of Adam's lung. It jokes that men have five lung lobes in total while women have seven, claiming this explains why women often have the last word in disputes.
A Building World writer argues that street trees boost town health and beauty but warns that not all trees suit urban planting. He advocates local nurseries to grow selected species, noting London’s well supplied system through the London county council and Avery Hill grounds for rearing young trees for parks and public gardens.
Olu Jim notes farmers feel equal to city folk when dressed for occasions and believe in over indulging. Cal agrees that sober men covered with ribbins and badges look sadder than those who party. The dialogue reflects rural city contrasts in attire and social signaling.
A New York Times snippet describes a tile shop on Park Place with a small padlocked box in front. The postman and the shopkeeper alone know the hiding key. When mail arrives for that number the postman unlocks the box, drops in the mail, retrieves a cigar, locks it again, and leaves. The shopkeeper, living on Long Island, runs the place only as ripe demand moves him.
Summary of Acts 14 1 28 focuses on Paul and Barnabas in Iconium Lystra and Derbe delivering the gospel facing opposition and stoning They flee to Lystra then Derbe recounting the Jewish and Gentile reactions and the mission’s return to Antioch Syria with a report to the church The lesson reflects endurance faith under persecution and the need for steadfast instruction for new believers.
Mrs Joannah Straw of Canton says she suffered three years with rheumatism in limbs and back pain. At 81 she began using Deans Kidney Pills and reports major improvement, now as healthy as a 50 year old. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Mamma orders. Mamma has told me to return gifts from a young man. I will kiss you. Houston Post.
A young office helper answering his first telephone call hears a voice say it is 105 and then the caller adds it is time you were dead. The misread exchange highlights a grim joke from an earlier era.
A train boy touts new novels from Booth Tarkington to a prosperous passenger. The man replies that he is Tarkington himself, then refuses. The boy suggests Three Weeks by Elinor Glyn, prompting further bemusement.
A morning bath becomes a test of patience as a mother lectures Elsie on daily conduct. The child pleads for quiet, saying she is tired of the same talk and adds with plaintive charm that the talk makes her feel tired.
The ideal town imagines gas for heating and cooking, with electricity for lighting. Gas from local coal is piped over long distances, water is distributed, and crude coal burning in towns would soon be banned. Two English towns consider the plan as air purification remains a priority.
A Huntsville Alabama woman reports 40 years of coffee use caused stomach trouble for 20 years. After trying many doctors, stopping coffee improved her condition. She switched to Postum four months ago and now eats freely and sleeps well, crediting Postum with relief.
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