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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
7
A discussion notes that reading relies mainly on the upper halves of letters, enabling readers to decipher lines with lower halves hidden. French scientists propose typography tweaks to boost legibility and speed, with European advertising signs already showing practical gains. Also, short ads promote DeWitt's Little Early Risers and The Cart's pattern department with page references.
The circuit and probate courts list 366 cases for October term with 214 law, 127 chancery including 35 divorces, and 25 criminal. New cases name Julia Nolan, Wm Fries, Lumaghi Coal, city of Alton, and others. probate notes cover inventories, appraisers, and final reports for multiple deceased. Real estate transfers detail numerous parcels in Collinsville and nearby towns, with numerous trusteeships and adoption of final settlements.
A dense roster of individuals with ages and partial locations follows, listing George Van Deven through St. Rose, interleaved with many locales such as Alton East St. Louis Collinsville Granite City Venice Hannibal and Chicago. The fragmentary OCR presents a jumble of names ages and place references without a clear event or context.
A determined man asks a studio photographer to retouch his wife’s portrait. He requests nose straightening after an old accident, ear adjustment, removal of a rabbit-like appearance, squint correction, freckles hidden, hair color changed, and a pleasant expression for Maria.
A German invention uses a vibrating chair connected to ship lighting to counteract sea motion. The device offers automotiveslike sensations, reducing rolling and pitching through rapid up and down shocks. A humorous anecdote follows about a marriage proposal and social nerves. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for constipation and related symptoms, with patterns from The Cat’s pattern department.
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