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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
3
A collage of historical quirks and sensational snippets. It notes Ulysses Grant near West Point, Oliver Cromwell on a ship, and a political rival’s failed clerkship, followed by anecdotes about a woman’s relief from pain using Wine of Cardus, then a string of quips and a tobacco ad.
Public notice-style promotion claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound treats female kidney troubles and cites Mrs Emma Sawyer of Conyers Georgia as a testimonial. It urges women with back pain swelling or urinary issues to start the remedy and notes free advice from Lynn Mass.
This crepe de Chine bodice features a mousseline vest with insertion bands and puffed sleeves with decorative revers. Options include crepe de Paris chiffon broadcloth veiling and cashmere. mid size uses ~2 1/8 yards of 44 inch material. Send 10 cents with size and pattern number.
Pattern 5568 describes a dressy school girl apron that protects the cross and adds to attire. It ties at the back, offers square or round neck options, and suits 36 inch material. sizes 3 through 12 years.
The White House in Washington underwent renovation and repainting. Officials chose a high grade ready mixed paint rather than white lead, noting many brands exist and Capitol painting used a similar ready mix. Citizens as owners share in the public buildings.
A moralistic admonition lists behaviors to avoid for young women including posing gracefully in public, commenting on wardrobe, pouting when unappreciated, displaying jealousy, using easily misconstrued language, seeking lavish social displays, pressuring men to spend, and gifting trinkets as tokens of sentiment.
Mary Bagguley of Syracuse writes of her sister suffering 24 years with side ache from female trouble. After taking Wine of Cardui she improves greatly. Cardui is praised as a safe reliable remedy and offered at druggists for one dollar.
A sociology student offers a cigar to a tramp and asks about happiness. The tramp replies from a sunny spot that it is too late to shovel snow and too early to trim lawns, with no coal coming and a freeloader studying social conditions.
The article notes Essen's population rose 93 percent over five years and Cologne reaching 426,030, classifying cities over 100,000 as great. It lists countries by number of great cities, led by Germany with 41, then Great Britain and the United States with 39 each. It also highlights Mount Union cashier W T Bell with two sons both becoming bank cashiers at young ages, Harry A Bell at Middletown at 22 years four months, and Jesse G Bell at Saxton at 21 years six months.
The famed Hungarian violinist Hegedus is slated to perform fifty concerts across the country starting in November. The tour will showcase his renowned technique and interpretive skill, visiting major cities and regional venues with a varied program.
Mrs Nancy Cleary of Brewers North Carolina describes a paralyzing pain from the waist down and persistent backache linked to female troubles. She credits Wine of Cardus with curing her and restoring health. Cardui marketed as relieving periodic pain and making sick women well. $1.10 at drug stores.
A collection of simple egg based demonstrations including spinning raw and boiled eggs, brine floatation, air pressure in a bottle, egg transfer between cups, and a trick to make the yolk alone keep an egg upright without cracking the shell. Each activity explains the science behind motion buoyancy and pressure.
Warren Dalton, 15, built and tested a gasoline powered runabout named Model B. He designed the engine, patterns, and assembly, using parts from Detroit and his father’s shop to complete the machine. The vehicle reaches ten miles per hour on Pike Street, seating one, and is painted red with fine upholstery.
A lawyer in our town gave £25 to a client after a railway accident. The client won £150 in damages, but the lawyer’s bill totaled £175. The lawyer agreed to say nothing about the remaining balance, a tale told by Smith in Tit-Bits.
A playful exchanges fragment shows Miss Gushington and Arthur in a mock confession about engagement rings. The Little Brother and Sis banter notes a baby and a bag of rings, reflecting a whimsical, sensational tone from a New York Weekly fragment.
The conversation follows a father questioning Willie about visiting grandma with Bessie. Willie bluntly explains they went over the hill by going around it, revealing a simple rural family exchange with a humorous tone.
Mrs Rounder teases about going to lodge again in a sly remark and mentions crowds riding the boat this evening while Mr Rounder exits saying they are off for a small lark, per the Cleveland Leader.
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