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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
6
A reader complains about a column misstating the White House history including occupancy dates from 1809 and President Madison, the 1792 start of the mansion, 1814 burning and 1818 rebuild. It disputes paint claims and asserts use of white lead and oil, urging accuracy in historical details.
A distinguished Boston educator visiting a western college during exam week was not asked to address students but led a chapel prayer praising the president’s appointment and the students’ standards. He paused to thank God for the chance to address the college students, remarking on a rule that refuses to work both ways.
A testimonial claims no medicine aids grain or nerves like a good night's sleep after eating Grape-Nuts. A woman and her mother report digestion improved, vomiting stopped, and better rest, with Postum Co. branding and the slogan There’s a reason.
Palm Sunday lesson from Matthew 21 1 17 describes Jesus riding an ass and colt into Jerusalem Bethphage and Bethany two miles from the city. The crowd spreads garments and palm branches as they hail Jesus Hosanna in the highest while temple authorities react with displeasure.
A collage of 1900s ads and notices: Dean's Kidney Pills touted by J A Haywood of Lufkin Texas as curing backache and gravel after a sawmill accident. Other items warn against indiscriminate charity giving, discuss alum baking powders and Chinese schools, French monopolies, elephant training in Congo, and a few product pitches like Allen's Foot-Ease. The mix reflects period ads and short notices.
Instructions describe putting on gloves properly with care to avoid pinching and correct finger placement. The second item reports a California ostrich farmer planning a London branch offering live feather displays and feathered products sold directly to customers at unprecedented prices.
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