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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

8

Ark Recovered and Psalm 24 Lesson from Jerusalem

Lesson for May 30 presents a biblical study from the era of King David about recovering the Ark to Jerusalem and the significance of reverence before God. It links 2 Samuel texts with Psalm 24, notes Uzziah’s error, Obed-edom’s blessing, and the ark as a sign of Christ, ending with the call for clean hands and pure heart in worship.

David Joshua Obed-edom Uzziah Michal Jerusalem God Abinadab Yaziah Obed Edom Christ Immanuel Pralee John

Illinois State Medical Society selects Champaign for 1916 convention

The Illinois State Medical Society held its 1916 convention in Champaign with officer elections in Springfield. President-elect Dr. William H. Nobel led a slate including First Vice President Dr. Fred S. O’Hara and Second Vice President Dr. H. P. Bierne. Delegates to the American Medical Association and various committees were named, and reforms tightened governance and malpractice oversight.

Champaign Ilinoia , State Medical Society—Seasions Springfield Inois State Medical Society William H. Nobel Chicago Fred 8. O'Hara H. P. Bierne Quincy W. H. Gilmore Vernon J. A. Markley Belvidere G. D. Pease C. D. Center F. C. Sibley Carmi American Medical Association San Francisco C. J. Whalen M. Pfaiffenberger Alton E. Haminston L.C. Taylor H. F. Bennett Litchfield Noble B. Eberhart C. B. King T. D. Cantrall Bloomington W. O. Khron G. OG. Stacey Jacksonville D. R. McMartin Andy Hall Mt. Vernon Charles W. Lillie East St. Louis House of Delegates Medicolegal

Knights of Columbus in Illinois Reach 42174 Members

Illinois Knights of Columbus total membership stood at 42174 as of April 1, with 16984 in the insurance class and 25190 in the affiliated class. The order’s last fiscal year added 20250 members, Illinois gaining 3551, about 1 744 percent of the total, the largest rise among jurisdictions. President Wilson sent a reply to J P Turley via William N Brown praising the organization in the Lusitania crisis.

Mr. Brown Wilson J. P. Turquly the Knights of Columbus

Recipe for Neutrality in the Trenches during a Storm

The piece describes crawling through an unfinished sewer trench in cold sleet and wind. It mentions using small dynamite blasts to stay unaware of hunger and an obliging policeman firing into the air nearby. Collier's asserts four or five early morning hours of such exposure will make one a true neutral.

Collier’s

Cleansing scalp remedies advertised by Cuticura brand

An advertising blurb promotes Clean Sweet Scalp to clear dandruff and itching using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Claims pure fragrant emollients benefit skin and scalp, with a free sample offer by mail via Skin Book and Cuticura, Dept XY, Boston, sold widely.

Cuticura Dept. XY Boston aAdyv

Have you any nice fresh eggs to day asks Macaulay

The passage shows Macaulay asking for eggs and the grocer, a college graduate, replying with a rhetorical claim that all nice eggs are fresh and all fresh eggs are nice. He confirms having eggs today and humorously notes yesterday’s not of interest and that tomorrow will take care of itself.

Macaulay

Grove's Tasteless Chi d for Malaria and Iron Tonic

Advertising copy promotes Grove's Tasteless Chills and Fonic as a tonic to drive out malaria and build up the system. It emphasizes quinine and iron in a tasteless formula and notes a 50 cent price, urging readers to buy.

The Truest Critic and Conflict of Judgment

A concise reflection on judgment by fault and fear. It contrasts action and contemplation, noting that limits to doing sharpen perception while success invites broader sight. It asserts that a troubled man values friendship until escape from trouble alters that dynamic.

Oscar Wilde

Western Ganala Seeding Finished

The spring wheat seeding was largely complete by early April with oats and barley following. By May 1 almost all seeding was finished. Farmers shift to breaking and fallow, with open Western Canadian spring weather aiding progress. Cattle farming and large fodder corn plantings expand in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Yield varies five to nine tons per acre, and alfalfa is becoming widespread. The government offers 160 acres of land with favorable terms, plus railway and company lands at low prices. February inquiries show strong interest from settlers seeking to grow or expand farms.

Finois Iowa Canada Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Western Canada Dominion of Canada Ottawa

Lard Substitute From Corn Oil Examined at KU

Dean L. E. Sayre of the Kansas University School of Pharmacy tested corn oil as an economic substitute for olive oil and explored its use as a lard substitute. He hydrogenated portions of the oil, producing a white, heavy substance that melts like beeswax and resembles cocoa butter. Sayre has studied corn oil as a salad oil and now considers it viable for lard replacement.

Dean L. E. Sayre Kansas University School of Pharmacy Dean Sayre

Portrait Suggestion From A Testy Artist

A humorous exchange features a dauber and a testy artist. The woman jokes about her experience with her face while the artist questions whether she can advise on painting it. An ad promotes Murine eye remedy for red weak watery eyes from Chicago market.

Chicago

Way to Hold Them in Marriage Debate in Dialog

A brisk exchange frames a dilemma about marriage as a response to affection. The speaker questions the value of attentions from Jack and the other party answers with a frank preference for attentions as a basis for marriage.

Jack

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Advertises Quick Health Gain

Missouri readers are urged to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Letters from J B Trullinger and W T Jennings claim improvement and weight gain after use. The ad promises permanent results, freedom from postmeal distress and gas, and a moneyback guarantee if unsatisfied.

Missouri Mayr J. B. Trullinger Norborne W. T. Jennings Bank of Bois D'Arc

A Zouave with Wine Keeps Frontline Spirit

A battlefield anecdote recounts a zouave battalion amid German shell fire. As the commandant orders a halt, all drop except one, who explains he cannot lie down because a corkless quart bottle of wine is in his pocket. The tale is told by Carolyn Wilson in the Boston Journal.

Legion Carolyn Wilson The Boston Journal

Swat the Fly in Better Babies Advice

In the May Woman's Home Companion Better Babies column practical guidance urges mothers to combat flies. It notes flies breed in filth and enter homes, advocate repairing screens, keeping garbage covered and emptied, and rinsing the tin with a carbolic acid solution to kill eggs and maggots.

Better Babies Department May Woman's Home Companion

Remarkable case of Mrs Ham cared by Pinkham remedy

Mrs Jos Ham of Shamrock Missouri reports drastic improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She describes relief from falling inflammation and congestion female weakness backaches sleepless nights hot flashes and nervous spells. She credits better health energy and restored joy to home life.

Shamrock, Mo Lydia E. Pinkham Jos Ham Box Shamrock Missouri Cory Lynn Mass

A Stationary Science Bone Quotation

A medical student asked Prof Parker Cleveland about newer anatomy works. The professor replied that very few new bones have been added to the human body in the last twenty years.

Parker Cleveland

The Right Man and a Chir ography Joke

A quip about wanting a character written in own handwriting, followed by a pun suggesting a cheropodist. An aeroplane salute features a dipping and rising flight gesture.

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