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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
2
A stark warning about women facing health and mental strain from functional disorders. The text asserts no woman can endure alone and urges support to strengthen delicate functional organs to prevent systemic decline.
A humorous exchange shows Mistress and a new maid arguing over a small piece of meat and the existence of a cat. The maid looks surprised asking about the cat while the mistress questions the claim.
Local issue notes from Troy Illinois dated Friday October 10 1918. Subscriptions listed and postal details noted. Editorial items discuss public figures like Harry K Thaw and Hans Schmidt and rail proposals. Fire Prevention Day observed with no fires reported in Troy.
The Mascoutah Herald notes there were no deaths in the town during August and September. The item hints Mascoutah could be promoted as a health resort and mentions a revived interest in divining rods for locating water and minerals, recently endorsed by a scientists congress in Halle, Germany.
Press reports note living costs still high for the average man despite hints of a drop. Editors warn about grade crossing dangers and failing signals, urging caution and reminding readers of nighttime leaf burn hazards that worsen lung trouble. Lincoln anniversary observance shifts to November 19 with school ceremonies planned.
The attainment of business success hinges on two rare powers the intellectual grasp of financial matters and the willingness to perform manual or menial labor. Many capable men miss success because they overlook dignity of labor or refuse to seize opportunity when it presents itself.
A compact aphorism set links Simple Arithmetic, Ambition, Preparation, and Determination to success. Laziness, other factors, and misapplied effort lead to failure. Energy, days in the year, and a fair salary appear, while work and thrift shape yearly gains and resolutions.
Washington notes that new migratory bird rules are now law. It bans shooting on the main Mississippi and Missouri streams between Minneapolis and Memphis and Bismarck to Nebraska City, while allowing shore or inland hunts from banks. Officials say fines reach $100 or 90 days jail, with Sporting Board input from Major Bluford Wilson and Illinois representation. Illinois, Iowa, Missouri hunters protest perceived regional bias amid broader conservation aims.
Highland Journal reports eight miles of hard road now and two more planned with next spring's tax levy. The paper doubts supporters oppose extension but notes land owners profited $15 to $20 per acre under the current system and urges continued funding for the road program.
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