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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
6
Minnesota Representative Charles R. Davis argues a small poultry venture could yield at least ten thousand dollars annually with minimal effort. He outlines buying hens, building coops, feeding, and counting profits, claiming rapid egg production could flood a market, generating substantial, passive income.
This profile chronicles Ferdinand of Bulgaria as a covert ruler who fled Coburg to Sofia twenty eight years earlier and has since misled Britain, Russia, France, and Italy about his willingness to join their war plans. Descriptions emphasize his charm, fashion, wealth, and noted diplomatic finesse as a recurring strategic advantage.
Dr Frank L Goodnow president of Johns Hopkins University has virtually endorsed restoring monarchy in China. He advised Yuan Shih kai and provided a memorandum arguing a monarchy may suit China better than a republic, citing succession stability and historical efficiency in governance versus a fragile republican model.
Captain Elias R. Monfort of Cincinnati is named the newly elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He enlisted as a private in Company A, Sixth Ohio, in 1861, rose to lieutenant and captain in later regiments, fought at Gettysburg and many other actions, was mustered out due to injuries, served as Cincinnati postmaster for 16 years, and resigned January 10, 1915.
A New York lawyer recalls passing on a business offer to invest in a rubber invention. His foresight failed him when the inventor sold the process for 735,000 cash and 2,250,000 in stock, making the partner a potential millionaire. The tale ends with the lawyer acknowledging modest gains from the failed choice.
A partitioned barrel, invented by a British Columbia fruit man, appears in a commerce report. Patents have been applied for in Canada and the United States. The barrel is split into two equal sections by a central, adjustable partition so it can be sawed in two without harming contents. It can be made from cheap lumber, shipped knocked down, and assembled at the packing house. The central partition keeps fruit firm, enabling shipment without wrapping while arriving in perfect condition.
A paper read before the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports human tubercle bacilli may vary in virulence among patients. Ten bacilli can infect a guinea pig in some cases, while 100 may be required in others. Immunity may arise from infection with increasing bacilli or by injecting 100 to 200 bacilli of a virulent culture to produce a local lesion.
A concise aphorism notes courage found in adversity as a sting of poverty is blunted by openly facing need. It asserts resilience through self-reliance, with emphasis on inner strength over material lack and social stigma.
A humorous exchange on defense lines contrasts wartime navy with domestic life. The old quip notes married men rely on the telephone line at home while women know a single recurring story about a man who begged her to marry him, reflecting social mores in a Topeka Capital column.
A Louisville Courier Journal remark plays with questions of serving a dish and its chemical analysis, hinting at debates over food purity and consumer safeguards in a witty exchange. The excerpt reflects early 20th century concern with labeling and quality standards in public dining.
A humorous quote from the Atchison Globe notes a reader railing against having his name printed by a reporter. The brief exchange highlights press etiquette and reader privacy in a witty, pointed aside.
A religious lesson recounts Joash's rise as king of Judah under priest Jehoiada. It contrasts Athaliah's bloody regency with the virtuous training of Joash, the coronation ceremony, and the central role of God’s law in ruling. The piece urges youth to seek divine guidance and places emphasis on scripture as royal law.
The article portrays Lord Kitchener as fond of women friends and tells of his close ties with two elderly Misses Hutchinson in Kensington. They gifted him a gold headed swagger cane before Khartum, and he later sent roses from Gordon’s grave. He visited their home as a schoolboy returning from campaigns and kept their witty, adoring advice.
Experiments in the German army measure how far soldiers can recognize others. A known person is recognized at 80 to 500 feet depending on familiarity, and an expert rifleman can distinguish a moving figure at 300 feet. At 1,300 feet a man is a mere spot unless contrasted background or motion reveals him. Sailors, hunters, and farmers typically see twice these distances due to training.
A new tubular electric bulb for headlights replaces the round bulb to boost light efficiency. Tubular bulbs let rays pass straight to the reflector without passing through extra glass. They can be withdrawn through the rear of the reflector enabling tightened front lenses instead of hinged ones.
A steam siren at 2 pound pressure booms 40 miles in tests for the navy while the next strongest steam whistle reaches 20 miles and a standard buoy is audible at 16 tallos, illustrating impressive acoustic reach in early nautical devices.
Philadelphia woman recounts six years of severe monthly pain during Change of Life. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health, enabling normal housework and shopping. The advertisement invites women to write for confidential advice and states a woman will read all letters.
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