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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
8
This pattern describes a blue and green mohair blouse with a Gibson pleat at the shoulders, double-breasted fronts, a shaped collar, three-quarter sleeves with turned back cuffs, and green collar and cuffs edged with soutache braid. Requires three yards of 36-inch material for ages 15 to 17. pattern sent for 10 cents.
A chic modish one piece blouse in surplice style shown in gray and black striped silk over net under-blouse. Right front overlaps left in surplice effect, kimono sleeves, single-piece construction, suitable with foulard pongee voile or jinen. Requires 2½ yards of 2½ inch material for busts 32 to 42 inches.
The piece praises Western Canada farming, noting Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta show strong yields and high prices for 1907 grains. Provincial examples include Saskatchewan wheat worth 21,135,000 dollars, oats in Gladstone and Meadow Lea, and barley in Dauphin. It contrasts Canadian prospects with U.S. conditions and invites readers to request the Last Best West pamphlet from the Government Agent.
A collage of humorous bits and anecdotes from late 19th and early 20th century newspapers. Willie Collier charms crowds in a touring company while other vignettes touch on a girl named Minnie Dayton, New York streets, starch advertising, and quips about truth and Turkish farming.
A Philadelphia congregation relied on a veteran woman’s judgment to choose a new minister after prior pastors were ousted. The decisive factor: his wife’s tolerant home stance would curb his temper at church. The couple reportedly prospered, but the wife has since vanished from public notice.
A young golfer, his modest business success, and his decision to marry stir tension with a pompous country resident. The father resists, railing at the match, while the suitor insists the obstacle can be overcome. The dialogue hints at disappointment and chance for reconciliation.
In a humorous relief, Smith wakes to a masked burglar with a dark lantern and shotgun at his bureau. The intruder stumbles saying he is a burglar, while Smith, wrapped in warm coverlets, sighs with relief thinking the intruder is a plumber.
Public health notice cautions against mercurial catarrh remedies and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and internally taken. Also mentions Half’s Family Pills for constipation and a humorous French police surprise anecdote from Mrs Maloney’s Paris trip.
Wilton Lackaye’s five year old son inherits his father’s noted mind. The child wished to attend a Shelter Island Heights card party with his parents. His mother refused, citing that Mary the governess is a Christian Scientist and he might be taken sick at night.
A period advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for tumor growths and related female distress. It cites testimonials from several women claiming tumor relief, strengthened health, and avoidance of surgery through the remedy and Blood Purifier.
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