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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
2
A regional elder helps ease a community dispute between neighbors Joe Gallant and a lawman by coordinating a reconciliation. The story recounts the old man urging a settlement, delivering ten dollars to Joe, and using funds to aid Mrs Larue's need after her husband’s death, embodying neighborly goodwill and restraint.
The bureau of entomology urges housewives to store all foods, especially sugars and sweets, in tight light metal containers and promptly clean up any edibles that children may scatter to keep ants from bothering the home.
Ambitious note on effort and resilience in a humorous aside about gum chewing. Observes that despite constant chewing, few people suffer sprained chins, implying surprising durability and persistence in daily routines.
A Washington Herald item notes a rapid-fire statistician who claimed a jitney contained six cents of metal, contradicted by officials who fix the nickel value at three cents. The brief quotes the paradox that somebody is always taking the joy out of life.
In Hawaii, fisherman named Mr J secures a notable distinction as the man with the world shortest name, prevailing over the figure General O of Mexico on a technicality cited by headline writers. The quirky claim highlights quirky naming oddities and press convention.
The article stresses the danger of house flies as disease carriers and urges elimination of breeding places. It notes potential links to infantile paralysis and typhoid, warning that many child deaths could be prevented by fly control and crib screening.
A speaker muses on how individual freedom is bounded by societal needs. He envisions an invisible uniform guiding every citizen to perform duties such as voting, paying taxes, or serving in defense, while identities fade to numbers in a collective system.
An old Irish tale credits St Brendan with discovering America centuries before Columbus. With 14 monks aboard a seven year voyage they sighted islands of meat and drink, white sheep, and a paradise of birds before returning to Ireland. The story influenced later explorers and perceptions of the New World.
A former comic operatic star who stilled her voice to become a player in the silent drama is highlighted as a notable figure of early cinema. The piece recalls her transition from stage to screen and her impact on silent film acting.
Practical guidance for poultry keepers from Colorado Agricultural College expert C S Anderson. Advises against mongrel stock and infertile incubator eggs, emphasizes separating male birds, gathering eggs twice daily, and marketing in standard egg cases. Warns against rough roads, heat, musty bins, and odors that spoil eggs.
Coal miners in Spitzbergen had no mail for eight months but can now receive world news twice daily via wireless telegraph.
A writer in Scribner’s Magazine extols romance of riding and the lure of cavalry and adventure. The piece notes horse sounds, gallops, and the thrill of distant ranges stirring youth, imagination, and a questing heart. It imagines Stevenson craving a nocturnal inn encounter and the perennial pull of the open land.
A quirky dialogue debate features a manager of a menagerie claiming an ex baggage master can control rampaging elephants. A puzzled reporter and pencil pusher react as the talk turns to absurd literary boasts and a rejected poem.
The Paris excerpt notes women in France commonly manage offices and run streets, with many chambermaids and cab drivers being women. Hucksters and gendarmes include many women who are strong and self sufficient. Shops run by women show strict accounting and post hours ledgers. The piece questions why suffrage or rights are not demanded, suggesting women already dominate daily life.
Omar boasts a quick win at the track earning a hundred last week. Henry asks what happened next, and Omar says the money burned a hole in his pocket.
A long haired party laments losing a manuscript for poems after five years while his partner scoffs. A single dear girl vows never to marry, debating reasons with another. A young wife questions gift giving as a man explains property payments and titles, hinting at financial strain.
A brief comic exchange shows a newly married couple discussing late arrival home and the husband delaying, asking the wife to leave the gas burning if she returns first. The banter hints at domestic roles and independence in a period piece.
A man on an adjoining pew quips about the parson finishing his sermon as the other man, waking from a nap, replies that the preacher has long already spoken but there is no telling when he will conclude.
In a candid exchange, a driven author declares that composing a Hamlet would satisfy him. A seasoned theater manager counters that chances matter, noting the realities of achieving such acclaim in the industry.
The text notes that Gace was recognized in Venice in an early era and was not unknown to the Greek and Roman peoples, indicating broad awareness across cultures and time.
Italy devises a wage scheme for workers in active service. Employers pay a portion of salaries based on years of prior service. Reinstatement to former positions required after one year with the firm since war entry. Rules cover married and unmarried men, with thresholds at five and ten years of service. Applies to firms with at least three workers.
Forest service studies on cedar oil yield from southern and western trees find longleaf and western yellow pine needles promising but inferior to spruce and hemlock oils. Waste needles and twigs from timber sale areas pose fire hazards. expanded leaf oil markets could recycle this material.
A dialogue mocks seine fishing as a steady money maker. One says sailors never lose money, the other replies it is a business with guaranteed net profits.
A sundew deceives chalk and withdraws its tendrils upon discovery. A held fly prompts no move until brought closer, then a grab is prepped. Darwin notes begonias seek holes for tendrils and withdraw if needed. Climbers like Ilanas avoid branches too weak to bear weight.
A veterinary doctor in New York operated on a coughing cat believing a simple needle was the cause. He removed a nine inch hatpin instead and the cat survived. The case illustrates cats’ fondness for swallowing sharp objects and the vigilance of veterinarians.
A brief reflection notes that no omen harms those with strong plans and virtuous aims. It frames belief in positive outcomes as a guiding principle. The sentiment emphasizes resilience, purpose, and confidence in the face of uncertainty.
David Cline of Philadelphia completes a 48 year career as a railroad engineer without an accident. He retires from active duty, ending a long record of safe operation and service to the railroad.
A humorous exchange shows Uncle Eben recalling a cousin in the trenches who faced barbed wire mines and German batteries during a charge. Aunt Nancy quips that George never looks where he is going, capturing a light wartime anecdote in old life magazine style.
A surgeon jokes with a patient before surgery, saying if he does not see him again he wishes him luck, while the patient responds with a brief quip. The exchange captures a macabre humor tone from the historical source.
A pair of letters from Durand Wisconsin and Blackstone Massachusetts tout Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for midlife symptoms. The notes describe hot flashes, aches, and improved well being after use, urging other middle aged women to heed warning symptoms and seek treatment.
A provincial charity concert appeals to local magnates and a North coal merchant. He cannot subscribe but offers to have his daughter sing for the program with the song Keep the Home Fires Burning, while the promoter demands paid advertising.
The article urges farmers to start planning early, emphasizing that success rests on the planning stage. It stresses forming a concrete plan for the upcoming year’s crop, outlining steps and considerations for better yields and resource use.
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