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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Lathior and authority figures tied to 2 Samuel. Details are incomplete, but suggest a biblical or governance context within a dated record. No clear events, persons, or dates are fully readable for a fuller summary.
A sermon translates the Nathan prophecy into a warning about how the sins of David affect his family. It argues that parental vice breeds further harm, while children remain responsible for their own deeds, citing Amnon and Absalom as examples of the consequences of a corrupt example and the slow poison of vice.
Absalom, inflamed by Tamar’s tale of Amnon’s wrongs, nurtured a restless, growing rage. He schemes to seize the throne, avoids direct action, and bides two years while wealth and power bloom. During sheep-shearing feasts he persuades the king to allow Amnon and all sons to attend, plans with loyal aides, and the ambush succeeds as Absalom flees to Geshur for royal backing.
The article discusses foreign interest in Korea including rail travel crowds and the curiosity of locals. It reports plans to find a consort for the young prince and mentions a possible marriage to the prime minister’s daughter or Lady Om, with uncertainty over the exact arrangement. It also notes Japan sending a carriage and horses to Korea’s emperor as Korea plans to end palace seclusion.
A solemn view on dedicating wealth to God likens true faith to offering one’s life and possessions on the altar. The reflection urges spiritual surrender as the path to holy service and enduring devotion.
A reflective line asserts that divine promises resemble rainbows of grace while criticizing the world for its color blindness and moral misperception. The note frames faith as hopeful and inclusive, urging spiritual insight.
A short reflection notes that the secret of a happy life lies in solitary prayer. It emphasizes personal devotion as a path to inner peace and spiritual wellbeing without external ritual or communal practice.
The plaintiff testified he was struck by a stranger from a train car window after an argument about train service. The defendant admitted losing control over delays and was fined ten dollars by the judge.
Admiral Philibert commands French ships off the Morocco coast that destroyed Casablanca. He is to the French fleet what Lord Kitchener is to the British army, a progressive sailor and top gunnery expert whose influence shaped a strong submarine program and modern flotilla.
In New York city 12 to 2 pm marks the busiest midday meal period with 31 restaurants in Herald Square district. On a recent Friday during these hours 12,418 meals were served, underscoring the area as a major eating hub.
An aphorism noting that even dull individuals can shine during emergencies. The line emphasizes readiness, resilience, and calm action when crisis arises, suggesting inner merit may surface under pressure.
A national organization in England promotes goat culture, supporting breeders, education, and industry events. The group coordinates subsidies, showcases, and standards to advance goat farming and dairy production across the country.
Princess Clementine of Belgium, youngest daughter of Jaeopold, owns a remarkable doll collection featuring items from Babylon, Greenland bone dolls, a Peruvian wooden doll, an Indian paper doll, Greek dolls with wardrobes, and dolls houses complete with furniture and dishes.
A reflection on the cross as more than a symbol, tied to memories of a somber tragedy and a broken heart, capturing enduring sorrow and spiritual weight.
This compact reflection notes lofty peaks of glory set against rain ridden foothills amid a misguided world. It contrasts aspirational heights with the grim waste surrounding human misdirection and loss.
A compact aphorism notes that Opportunity does not knock where doors are closed or already open. It suggests readiness and timing matter, with emphasis on proactive action and perception in seeking chances. The phrasing personifies Opportunity as a female caller who may skip closed thresholds.
The excerpt declares caste as a mental prison with the high caste doomed to isolation and the harsh fate of solitary existence, emphasizing moral critique of hierarchical social lines.
Mrs. Mary Crumlish of 1130 West Third Street Wilmington Delaware recalls a period of weakness back pain dizziness and swelling. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills four years ago she reports lasting relief and renewed health. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Virginia clergyman once president of William and Mary college married three times with ceremonies led by his brother a noted bishop. Each wedding featured the same recurring voyage to Williamsburg with the bishop declaring he was going to marry his brother George in a witty exchange captured by Harper's Weekly.
A Blizzard item praises Major Franklin of the Oil City police for his lifelong temperance, noting he has never consumed spirits tea coffee milk or soup since childhood. Born into slavery he vowed to drink only water after his father drank whisky, a pledge he has kept as a prominent local officer.
A remark questions party unity calling it acephalous, then counters that it merely needs a leader. The exchange underscores concerns over leadership absence and calls for a guiding figure to unite the group.
A Wisconsin woman testifies that coffee caused heart palpitations and nervousness for four years. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, she lost heart trouble, gained weight, and became stronger. she notes her children like it and shares that her sister now makes it correctly. The ad urges using Postum and mentions The Road to Wellville.
The Bogobos, a picturesque Philippine tribe, are said to have mysterious origins and a penchant for poetry while avoiding arithmetic. Miss Benedict of Chicago University stays in Santa Cruz, Davao, collecting Bogobo peculiarities. Their beadwork resembles American Indian styles, with little other likeness between the peoples.
An elderly Raleigh-area reader aged seventy three declares fear of paralysis, then commends Sloan's Liniment for paralyzed and other ailments. Mr James F Abernethy of Rutherford College NC shares eight years of medical experience praising the remedy and plans to boost local sales.
Theatrical men recalled Richard Mansfield’s dignity and humor, noting he resented familiarity about his baldness. At a party a man slapped him on the back and teased balding, prompting Mansfield to retort that the caller grew ruder and more unknown.
Mr Hobart enjoyed waffles for the first time and asked for a plain plateful without fancy printing. He declared they were plain folks from Pokeville who know good food when they get it.
A promotional pitch invites consumers to try Defiance Starch for both hot and cold starching with a money back guarantee. If the product does not perform better and faster at lower cost, customers can return it and get a refund from their grocer.
A concise reflection argues that pressuring people with repeated sermons about rest yields little gain. It suggests restraint and practical messaging over exhortation to fatigue and resistance, emphasizing measured guidance rather than lengthy moralizing.
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