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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
6
It is reported that 37 Chicago schools offer instruction to alien residents to foster good citizenship. Last session 487 adult pupils attended Jones Public School, representing 23 nationalities.
An old advertisement claims Q-Ban Hair Color Mestover can restore natural dark shade to gray or faded hair after shampooing a few times. It asserts the product revives color glands and makes hair healthy, claiming a full head appears clean and gray disappears. Sold 50 cents a bottle by parcel post and at druggists. address in Memphis, Tenn.
The unidentified speaker claims a “Russian prince” travels incognito, with a quip suggesting unfamiliarity about his mode of travel. The dialogue hints at foreign car reference and a mistaken identity. No concrete details or identifiers are provided.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming Quinine drives out malaria and Iron builds up the system. It notes the formula printed on every label and prices the tonic at 50 cents, citing broad usage and economic impact.
First Witness Cavalry reaches Point Isabel after a grueling 85 mile ride under heat and thirst. Troopers enjoy two surf holidays as Gen. Walker approves advance to Padre Island. Cavalry, artillery, and infantry units adapt to border duties amid camp cleanup, transport plans, and pay day anecdotes.
Twenty five cases of typhoid fever, with three deaths, have developed at Lincoln state school and colony. Dr. Thomas H. Leonard and the state board of health have failed to check the epidemic or determine its origin.
The lesson recalls Paul’s escape from scourging thanks to his Roman citizenship and recounts his early life, education under Gamaliel, and zeal for the traditions. It notes three turning points: his vision of Christ, Ananias’ guidance, and his public confession, amid a hostile mob.
A joke claims a string tie is to string his constituents. The Louisville Courier Journal notes age changes with hair dye ads urging La Creole Hair Dressing to darken gray hair. A statistic cites world turpentine output exceeding 25 million gallons, with the United States as leading producer.
A Chicago child asks his mother about the term Miz in a Sunday school context. The superintendent reportedly described God creating heaven and earth and all that in the Miz, prompting curiosity and a family discussion about biblical geography.
An old colored uncle, Calhoun, is found prowling in a preacher’s barn late at night. The preacher scolds him about rheumatism in the rain and cold. The uncle replies that it’s “Doctor’s orders” and mentions chicken broth as the order.
Bes bead of hair reverts to former beauty and luster with La Creole Hair Dressing. If yours is gray or harsh and stiff, restore it to its natural look. Price 1.60 dollars. Adv. d
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