17 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
1
A collection of quips and anecdotes on reform sport language and society. Notes on money morals education and shallow science from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page. It highlights topics from humanities to diving depths with humorous or satirical remarks.
From various sources comes in the cheering report that this year’s turkey crop is very large. The cranberry crop has not been heard from favorably, however, making it safe to assume that, unlike troubles, good things still come singly, not in pairs.
An Ohio physician says tuberculosis costs the state 30 lives a day, arguing mortality would trigger action if horses were dying. He compares a person’s worth to a community at about $1,000, urging fiscal consideration of the case.
Deaths from tuberculosis in Indiana last year total 4492 and the disease is estimated to have cost the state over 1 million dollars. The crusade against this plague aims to save lives and reduce expenditure.
A New York auto enthusiast has built an armored car to prevent injury in collisions. The idea suggests more rugged automobile designs like battleships, and raises the prospect of pedestrian armor to protect casual bystanders from motor traffic.
Grangers and other farm product advocates propose a yearly Apple Day to honor apples in various forms from pies to raw fruit. The idea includes a commercial boost through increased apple consumption and reflects a wholesome civic festival. The note also observes Japanese wartime honors for Ito Yamagata Oyama and Togo and criticizes US military promotion practices.
The new policy in Savannah Georgia separated races on street cars. Reported reactions show colored riders are mortally offended and inclined to boycott service. They are allowed on same cars but restricted to back seats, admitting they would feel likewise offended by front-seat segregation.
A brief newsroom item notes a copyright statement from 1908 tied to a Scripture Authority citation for Deuteronomy Chapter 4. The fragment references legal text and publication rights without detailing further context or verifiable event.
A sermonette argues death is not real to the soul in touch with God, calling it a transition from earth to heaven. It portrays Enoch’s departure as serene and Moses’ death as life, not an ending but proximity to God, and links both to Jesus on the mountain with Moses and Elias.
A sense of expectancy sweeps the Israelite camp on the Moab plains as they near the promised land. Parents recount wonders while youths grow restless, pressing Moses to advance. Tribal leaders fear delay, recalling God’s message Moses had received.
An ancient discourse follows Moses as the people press for Joshua to lead into Canaan. Moses reveals God has said he shall not enter the Promised Land, blesses the tribes, and ascends Mount Nebo to die as the Lord appoints. The camp mourns thirty days while God buries Moses in Moab. no one knows his tomb.
Latest figures show 187 missionaries 207 native preachers 267 teachers and helpers and 22 369 members across Protestant missions in Mexico. Population estimates range 60 000 to 111 000 in a country of 14 million. Property value reaches 1 668 000. Presbyterian Church in Mexico has 59 churches 276 preaching stations and 5 385 communicants in 14 states.
Oberlin supports Shansi mission in China and Yale began central China work with Harvard and Penn soon following. Princeton plans to increase its foreign effort by fully funding a YMCA mission in Peking.
A British report notes a sudden shift among Gold Coast natives from nudity to wearing clothes, with supplies being supplied from German Togoland as described in the Conaviar Report.
Gypsy Smith, renowned British evangelist, launches a six months outreach in the country under the Congregational association evangelistic committee. Brooklyn will host a series of meetings as part of his itinerary.
The article describes general debility symptoms such as weakness fatigue and sleep disruption caused by overwork or nutrition issues. It cites Lula M. Metzger of Watertown New York who recovered after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, which are said to create new red blood cells improving nourishment to nerves and muscles. The pills are sold by druggists or via post from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with a free diet book offer.
A Genoa to Heidelberg voyage follows a tiny monkey from southwest Africa as it is deemed a bird, then a cat, then luggage, then a dog by customs and transport authorities from Genoa to Zurich Constance Stuttgart and finally Heidelberg. A playful Beaconsfield line closes the item with a quip about marriage and jokes.
Nervous troubles stem from improper food says a reader testimonial. A woman describes morning indigestion, loss of appetite, and weight loss prior to using Grape Nuts and Postum products. After a month and a half she gained 15 pounds, could eat varied foods, and her nervous unrest vanished. Read-the-Book Wellville promotion appears in the packaging.
Last year 5,500 native Christians were added to the church in Japan, marking a notable increase in local congregations and religious participation across the country. The report highlights ongoing outreach and steady expansion of Christian communities within urban and rural areas alike.
The Rev. Thomas Dixon Sr of the Methodist church, father of Dr. A C Dixon and Rev. Frank Dixon, at 85 remains pastor of three North Carolina churches. Reports say about 5,000 persons have joined the church under his ministry.
The poet Goethe cherished the memory of his mother calling her worthy of life. After her death he visited Frankfort to thank every person who had been kind to her.
Boxes filled with sodium acetate are used in French railway cars as heat producers to keep passengers warm. The salt begins solid and is liquified by hot water, then continues to release heat for five or six hours as it solidifies again.
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