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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
7
A resident awoke at 2:30 am to a doorbell ringing and asked the intruder who he sought. The muddled voice claimed to be Jones and demanded to know where Jones lived, causing a startled confrontation as the caller balked at the intrusion. The anecdote ends with a cheeky line about want ads.
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves lumbago and rheumatic pain instantly when applied to the back. It markets the bottle at 25 cents and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging it for colds, sore joints, neuralgia, sciatica and similar ailments.
Court proceedings list guardianship hearings and estate matters for heirs, minors, and deceased individuals. Administrators, executors, and guardians are authorized to expend funds, finalize accounts, and discharge duties. numerous parcels change hands in Granite City, Alton, and nearby townships with sums from 95 to 3,000 dollars recorded.
Wayne county citizens should back Charles C Johnson for Clerk of the Appellate Court. The Wayne County Press notes his eight years as County Clerk, his accurate recordkeeping, prompt indexing, and supervision. It urges every voter to register and vote Johnson to honor Wayne county.
Dr Kings New Life Pills promise to improve digestion cure constipation and purify the blood with a tonic effect on the system. The ad claims the pills relieve body poisons through the bowels and price is 25 cents. An unrelated note mentions Mr and Mrs Hardy offering clothing at 472 Newcastle Street with viewing times daily from 9 to 5.
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