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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1907
Page
8
The piece praises Indian women and men in Mexico, noting beauty across towns and countryside. It highlights fine eyes, broad brows, straight noses, well-formed mouths, and intelligent expressions. It muses on peon types resembling ancient civilizational personages like Egyptian priests, Roman centurions, and Aztec emperors.
An East Side Columbus Streetcar inspector notes nine passengers aboard but only eight fares. A green conductor stops the car, orders one passenger off, and declares the missing fare. The anecdote comes from the Columbus Despatch Martins Revenge.
A Wise woman credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health after six years of fatigue nervousness and headaches. She reports improvement this summer weighing more and gaining 6 pounds in one week. Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan promotes The Road to Wellville and The Reason.
A historical lesson outlines Paul’s guidance on Christian liberty in 1 Corinthians. It emphasizes applying eternal principles to modern problems, balancing freedom with responsibility, and avoiding judging others while safeguarding faith and conscience.
Mrs Anna Berbe of Anoka Minnesota describes severe back hip and leg pain dizziness shortness of breath and kidney issues that left her bedridden. Since using Deans Kidney Pills she can work again and fears of recurrence have faded. Sold by druggists 50 cents a box Wester Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Missouri reminiscence notes scarce money days when furs skins and venison were trade media. An Audrain County sheriff once lent county revenue and received only scalps in repayment, illustrating barter prior to cash. The piece blends local lore with anecdotes on value and a humorous aside about Heart Throbs and books.
A reader finds Mark Twain in a white suit under a tree at Tuxcido Park where he rented a colonial house for the summer. He claims to have rented a kitten, joking he cannot afford a cat, as he avoids autograph seekers and interviews.
A New York mother describes her baby's eczema worsening at three months. After trying several doctors and hospitals with no relief, a friend recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment. A few days later improvement occurred, and using only Cuticura products, the baby at six months was cured. The testimonial credits one cake of soap and two boxes of ointment costing $1.
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