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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
3
The USDA urges farmers to treat woodlots as cash crops by removing dead and diseased timber, thinning to favor strong trees, and replanting. It details two stand types, thinning practices, and the need to separate pasture from timber to maximize income while protecting seedlings and soil health.
A Washington Star fashion piece touts a tulip shaped dress design suitable for light cottons and swiss materials. It explains color harmonies with pinks purples and mauves, overskirts in chiffon over silk, and options like flowered taffeta or plain swiss. It notes cost contrasts for swiss flouncing and lace imitations.
Brood sows should be separated from other hogs and fed two different rations. Three options from the Nebraska experiment station are tankage and corn, milk and corn, or wheat and shorts. Provide alfalfa hay via a rack, supply minerals, and keep ashes in the lot. A mixture of charcoal, salt, air-slaked slime, and sulphur kept accessible yields good returns.
The note urges finding a sire that in some traits exceeds the cows in the herds. It emphasizes searching until locating a superior animal to improve future offspring and overall herd quality.
A well drained dry yard and stable floor offer greater value to sheep keepers than a ten thousand dollar sheep barn, emphasizing practical husbandry over big infrastructure. The remark highlights the superiority of proper drainage and flooring for flock health and productivity.
A recommended dry mash for fowls uses wheat bran two parts wheat middlings one part cornmeal one part ground oats one part and beef scraps one part. Add cut clover hay in bulk according to how the birds eat it. The rest of the formula is by weight.
Experiments show cow milk output requires about one third more feed under severe weather with no bedding than when cows are properly bedded and sheltered. Proper bedding and shed conditions improve feed efficiency and milk production during harsh conditions.
Expert guidance notes that a key principle in calf feeding is restraint to avoid overfeeding. The advice emphasizes moderated quantities and balanced nutrition to promote healthy growth without waste or digestive strain.
Bright colored sleeveless jackets in pinks and cherry tones resemble 1920s four styles. Edged with double ruching and picot trim, they pair with net and organdie dresses and can veil waistlines. Crepe or chiffon jumpers with beaded pockets offer a fresh look for younger wearers.
The piece notes coats reaching the knees with a wide hem at the bottom secured by groups of buttons. It emphasizes long sports coats and buttoned finishes as a design detail.
Blazer stripes are a feature of the new cottons and they are effectively used for coat collars and for sports coats and suits.
A New York show features chiffon corsets in three layers with transparent reeds and backalite clasps. designs include sports front lacing and silk panels. High busts, narrow hips, shield backs, and pastel taffeta sets match plaited petticoats as summer wear under sheer dresses.
An appropriate gown for morning wear on hot forenoons of the coming summer. It is made of dotted voile with two trounces, the waist and tunic in one. Full length sleeves, a wide white organdie Dutch collar, and a satin bow with two dangling streamers complete the ensemble.
A short verse urges grit and perseverance when outlooks seem grim. It advises staying brave, bristling with resolve, and continuing to press on despite perplexities and difficulties.
A nostalgic guide describes classic milk toast with a rich white sauce poured over crisp browned toast. It also shares simple gingerbread family figures, snickerdoodles with spices, tapioca puddings, banana pudding, and a long bake of Rough It Pudding with graham flour and molasses, offering period-appropriate kitchen steps and ingredients.
Old cookbook style guide presents methods for croquettes from farina and meat, pineapple delight with rice and pineapple, stuffed apples with pineapple and almonds served with whipped cream, lemon jelly salad on lettuce with pepper and mayonnaise, spaghetti with hamburger and tomatoes baked in a casserole, and deviled kidneys with mustard parsley beef extract and cracker crumbs baked and basted.
An advertisement for Dr. Kilmer and Co. Swamp Root promotes kidney and bladder relief. A Lafayette Indiana inmate reportedly passed gravel stones after use, with a notary public confirming the sworn statement. The ad offers sample bottles for ten cents and urges mentioning the local paper.
Lancashire woman Mrs. Podger has several sons at the front. A neighbor discussed Saloniki and Thessalonians, and Mrs. Podger quipped about St. Paul’s letter to Thessalonians. She notes she sent parcels to her son months ago that have not arrived, expressing sympathy for him.
Soap to cleanse and purify and an Ointment to soothe and heal rashes eczema pimples dandruff and sore hands. Relief is immediate and complete in most cases. Free sample by mail with Book and address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Solid everywhere.
A Mansags City Star excerpt depicts a Black speaker recounting being battered while listening outside a white peace meeting. He describes two gentlemen attempting to choke each other inside and then collapsing near him as a crowd dispersed. The account conveys racial tension and violent incident at a segregated gathering.
Slogan heavy patent medicine notice claims to cure sickness in children and relieve many symptoms within 24 hours. Promotion mentions 38 years of use and availability from druggists for 25 cents with free sample and address in Le Roy New York.
The Knocker quotes Tompkins about his wide travels and then notes Tompkins’s habit of knocking about everything. The exchange highlights a brisk, humorous back and forth reflecting local personality clashes.
An old feminine hair product ad urges women to use La Cre ole Hair Dressing to cover gray hair naturally. Claims a natural change at price one dollar. Includes endorsement by Adyv.
A surgeon reports finding a ball encysted in a patient’s shoulder. the patient jokes that it was his insistence that revealed the discovery. The exchange highlights medical curiosity and wit in a clinical case.
A vintage advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing promising to restore gray or harsh hair to beauty and luster with a price of $1.00. The copy adds a moral aside about adversity and life beyond the grave, linking character to credit.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the original imitation free of dye that darkens hair naturally. It emphasizes authenticity and offers the product for $1.00. The copy frames imitation as counterfeit and encourages insisting on the genuine article.
A brief dialogue recalls ambition with a humorous line about guessing a persona’s height. The speaker admits uncertainty while estimating that the subject stands about shoulder height, implying modest goals or a lighthearted tone.
An old advertisement extols alkaline soap use for scalp cleansing and darkening gray hair with La Creole Hair Dressing. It links good looks to housekeeping and suggests a price of $1.00. The tone reflects period marketing urging women to manage appearance to attract and keep a partner.
A brief reflection notes pride can sharpen truth and a controlled temper aids handling strong feelings. It contrasts bold honesty with measured restraint, suggesting emotional balance matters in judgment and discourse.
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