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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
8
Governor declares the parole repeal act unconstitutional. He cites legal counsel Stead and Wayman as supporters of the constitutional challenge. The move follows Assembly debates on executive powers and public safety policy.
The house committee on appropriations closed work on state charitable institution budgets and reported the last bills. The total appropriation this season runs 6,894,815, up 291,413 from two years ago, while cuts by Chairmen Shanahan reduced requests by 1,649,055 yet the institutions fare better than two years back by 130,453.80 excluding epilepsy colony and Cook county institute takeovers. A table shows 1907 asked versus granted, with Jacksonville, Menard, Bartonville, Kankakee, Watertown, Lincoln, Elgin, Annas, St. Charles for Boys, and Jacksonville deaf and blind facilities among the listed items, some including nurses’ homes. Provisions for additional institutions like the surgical institute for children loom near 350,000. Lorimer becomes a toga aspirant as McElwain votes for Lorimer on the eighty-sixth joint ballot for U.S. senator, while Democratic votes shift on subsequent ballots. Recreation Pier sought for Chicago on Lake Michigan at Thirty-first Street, backed by the Chicago Association of Commerce, with a 30-year term, length up to 4,000 feet and width 300 feet. Opposition to Illinois Steel land purchase near South Chicago is noted for its dockage value.
Gov Deneen vetoes Senate Bill 48 on constitutional grounds after a Monday session in which both chambers met. The bill sought to allow juries or judges to fix maximum terms under the indeterminate sentence law, but Attorney General Stead’s opinion argued the measure was broader than the act and would change punishment. Gov Deneen also signed three bills including emergency and hospital appropriations and raised township insurance limits. Chicago charter consolidation bill No 2 failed in the senate 16 to 17, Curtis planning to seek reconsideration.
Mrs Josiah Straw of Canton South Dakota reports relief from rheumatic pains and kidney irregularities after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says the pills provided new life and strength and that her husband experienced similar benefits. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Frightened Pup Gee I never knew there were lady dog catchers
A letter from Albion Maine September 21 1908 says Cuticura Remedies healed two girls with severe eczema. One had patches on lower limbs and scalp with hair loss before relief, the other affected arms. After treatment the skin became soft and smooth. The note ends with a trademark promotion.
A fragmented Detroit Free Press notice urges careful review of CASTORIA bottles as a safe remedy for infants and children. It includes a wedding gift aside and mentions Marine Eye Remedy as a soothing option for red weak watery eyes from experienced physicians.
Dr. Herman L. During, head of the Philadelphia City Mission, known for the pretzel test for street beggars, narrates anecdotes about the poor and a Bala address. The piece strings together quips, prayers, and proverbs, interleaving child dialogues and humorous vignettes with testimonials and period ads.
For 30 years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. No sick woman does justice to herself who will not try this famous medicine. Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and has thousands of cures to its credit. 'Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health free of charge. Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
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