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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1905
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Mull's Grape Tonic as a cure for constipation and related digestive troubles. It claims neglect and poor diet cause constipation, leading to numerous ailments and even death. It asserts the tonic strengthens intestines, cures constipation, dysentery, and stomach issues, and is sold by chemists with a free trial offer.
The genuine product bears a date and number stamped on the label as instructed by your druggist.
A restaurant cashier in St. Louis was arrested for larceny. He claimed absentmindedness and said while reading about life insurance delicts he unconsciously took seven dollars from the tile. The judge questioned why not the entire amount.
An ad-style passage urges bathing affected areas in hot water and Cuticura Soap to remove crusts and soften skin, then applying Cuticura Ointment to calm irritation and heal. It also recommends Cuticura Resolvent Pills to cool the blood, claiming a $1.60 set can cure severe skin and scalp conditions when others fail.
An odd quote from the Cleveland Plain Dealer references a dramatic line about a man approaching a quarter deck and striking another with a brick. The excerpt reflects sensational maritime imagery tied to a sports or nautical motif.
A Bible lesson narration follows Joseph’s seizure by Ishmaelites after his brothers sell him, leading to his sale to Potiphar in Egypt. The story traces his early trials, inner faith, and resolve to trust God as he faces an uncertain future among strangers.
Chicago health data for summer 1905 shows 3,913 male deaths and 2,976 female deaths with a rising male to female death ratio. Dr. Whalen cites 1965 weather as a factor in higher child mortality this summer, noting a 12.8 percent increase over last year.
Red haired students at Washburn College in Topeka Kansas formed an incandescent club to celebrate achievements of red haired people. They claim many major historical events were planned or carried out by red haired individuals or those with red haired ancestors. Expansion to other American colleges is hoped. A compilation book of notable red haired deeds is planned.
At Paterson New Jersey a stenographer married a millionaire who fell in love at first sight and presented a wedding gift of 100000 dollars. The story notes she should resist extravagance, humorously suggesting not spending more than eleven dollars on skeeolates at the first sitting.
Dr George I F Butler medical superintendent of the Alma Springs Sanitarium Alma Mich in the October number of How to Live offers health rules. He warns appetite can mislead and emphasizes moderation reliance on wholesome foods. He stresses three health functions tissue change waste removal and new material supply. He urges free elimination through skin kidneys and bowels and practical aids for constipation. He advocates regular habits cold baths massage and gentle laxatives if needed and ends with a call to optimism kindness cheerfulness and love since we pass this world but once.
The excerpt advises brisk morning walks and cold baths for solitary men. It suggests reading biographies of virtuous people to counter morbid fancies tied to occupation or life isolation.
Steel screws used in watchmaking are valued at six times their weight in gold, making small components highly valuable. This reflects the metal’s precision and demand in fine horology.
Mrs. Mary Cogin of Kansas City Missouri describes years of weakness swelling and frequent kidney secretions and dropsy before using Deans Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with restoring health and allowing a full-term birth. The testimonial notes the product sold by dealers at 60 cents a box and FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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