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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
2
The Troy Weekly Call issues every Saturday from Market Street by the Square in Troy Illinois edited by B W Jarvis. Subscribers should report missed deliveries and paid notices run at regular rates. samples available on request. communications and remittances to the Troy Weekly Call.
Mrs. Carlin of Corona entered the water to rescue her granddaughter during a bathing outing. Both were unconscious as they were pulled from the water, demonstrating a remarkable act of bravery and suggesting a Carnegie medal for the daring woman.
Evening Wisconsin recalls the Elsie Sigel murder with two differences a Chinese girl as victim and the捕 murderer captured leaving a bloody handprint on a window shutter. The事件 inflamed suspicion harming Chinese restaurant business nationwide.
Returning capitalists from Europe express high regard for American securities and the confidence of transatlantic observers in the United States prosperity. Uncle Sam remains an admired figure worldwide, even if envied in some quarters.
The king denies claims he made a small fortune in American steel stocks but the report notes that if stocks bring wealth for money kings they are ample for him as well.
A war correspondent previews Anabasis and the works of Lord Byron as tensions rise between Greece and Turkey. A District of Columbia judge criticizes marble playing as a mature gamble, deeming it makes boys sport more attractive.
A courtroom mood echoes a stern warning as officials vow harsh penalties for any person who tries to wreck a trolley car packed with holiday pleasure seekers. The threat aims to deter reckless acts and protect riders in transit.
A terse note remarks on a bad year for pretenders as American heiresses avoid engagement. It also references the katydid call troubling the man with an empty coal bin, framing a bleak mood.
The line compares straw hats to Christmas gifts, noting that profits arise from purchasing them late rather than early. It frames seasonality as a strategic consideration for retailers and buyers aiming to capitalize on delayed demand.
A Washington letter notes Mrs. Taft's health improves but she may not appear at White House social events before the official season opens January 1. Helen Taft may stay at Bryn Mawr. Miss Hildegarde Nagel will debut in official circles. Elsie Evans Curtis plans to marry George McKinley Mattis in October with a Northeastern wedding journey. Attorney General Wickersham to draft federal corporation rules, favoring publicity and taxation to curb interstate firms. The deposed Persian shah offered $25,000 yearly pension to leave the country and $75,000 annually for returning jewels, with the government seeking the gems as national property.
A humorous excerpt contrasts a student’s critique of a teacher who knows little and asks silly questions with anecdotes about eyeglasses and famous figures. It mentions Sherman Grant Lincoln Captain Kidd and Socrates Diogenes as examples, and notes Amos Goodles, a district No. 16 teacher, who wears glasses constantly and is pictured with a finger on the cheek.
Lucius Hittermiss of Kenosha asks if wearing eyeglasses signals intellectual superiority. He notes Darwin and Huxley silent on the matter while tracing historical views and suggests Sophocles leaned toward the belief. The exchange frames a long discussion on appearance and intellect.
A collection of quips on human flaws and social quirks. Observations note that good men sometimes err yet retain better reputations than bad, while gossip spreads in society. The musings touch on marriage, lectures, authors, and the urge to hire a lawyer for something.
A quirky incident near a pond left a doctor nearly drowning after ducking away from water. The event drew attention to safety around the watery area and the doctor’s close call, with onlookers reporting startled reactions.
A magistrate questions a suspect who admits to stealing a pie. The man excuses the act as a busy noon rush and a hurried lunch break. The brief exchange centers on blame and reasoning in a small court setting.
In a fragmentary exchange, neighbors discuss truth telling and secrecy, noting a narrowly defined call period of under twenty inquiries weekly and hinting at ongoing informal conversations within the community.
Indigestion feverish stomach and weak health prompted A A Chisholm of Treadwell NY to try Electric Bitters. He claims twelve bottles restored health and vigor, ending his illness and returning him to daily business. Available at 8 Kingston's for 50 cents.
A new coffee substitute marketed as Dr Shoop s Health Coffee claims to mimic real coffee without any actual coffee. It is described as a blend of toasted grains nuts and other ingredients offering a satisfying flavor and a quick make time sold by M F Auwarter.
An early Call newspaper ad highlights a trade opportunity, signaling market activity. The brief item indicates sellers and buyers engaging in commerce, reflecting quick signals of consumer demand and local business tempo.
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