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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
2
The Canova South Dakota Herald, a prohibition paper, accepted advertising from anti prohibition advocates to present wet arguments while editorially supporting dry causes. The editor says fairness and informed ballots justify showing both sides, and urges no suppression of facts.
A physical culture expert argues housework shapes a woman’s figure, but others suspect he aims to flatter or mislead women. The piece contrasts Venus ideal of toil with a Troy swain who should judge his sweetheart’s beauty by rough hands from helping mother.
The town editor quips that some women have the foot and mouth disease as they roam the town sharing all they know and hear. Anxiety over potential obituary next week hints at a tongue in cheek local column.
A series of deadly threats against Vice-President Marshall over a short span prompted renewed public awareness that the vice president is alive. The remarks note the emotional impact of the incidents and the sense of relief among supporters.
A witty line notes that many view men who reject the presidency as displaying a rare form of optimism misnomer. The remark frames self restraint as a notable trait rather than weakness. It reflects a playful critique of ego and ambition in public service.
With baseball season nearing its close, the mortuary tally of grandmothers is expected to be far smaller than the busy summer period.
A veteran observes how mail order catalogs pull buyers with affordable leaders and vivid illustrations. He contrasts this with stagnant local ads, urging Country Town Merchants to adopt city methods to compete, arguing catalogs work day and night to drive orders and profits.
The piece riffs on October with a playful liberal-arts voice noting October history such as the Great Chicago Fire and Halloween while poking at war fears and politics. It muses on neutrality, the US vibe, and a wary nod to notes between nations, ending with a light jab about Slalloween and upheaval.
A town tale of a self proclaimed genius who spurns offers and waits for luck. Only his father reads the truth behind his boasts as others chase grand schemes. Moral there’s always a reason.
Ruth asks her mother how to remove yolk tint from beaten egg whites for icing. A cloth with hot water can lift yolk spots, leaving whites pure. The page also features The Week in History entries from Sept 27 to Oct 3, plus short poems and a quip about college freshmen and a child’s joke about corsets.
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