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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
3
A department of agriculture bulletin outlines brick road advantages including long wear under traffic and good horse traction. It notes high first cost, variable local factors for pricing, and a six inch concrete foundation. The document details a rough cost formula, abrasion testing, roadbed essentials, foundation choices, and grout methods for durable brick pavements.
A historical note describes testing young chicks for bacillary white diarrhea using a blood serum test. Blood from a wing vein is mixed with serum, labeled, and stored for several days to observe eye reactions indicating infection status. The Connecticut Agricultural College conducts such inspections to identify flocks carrying the disease.
A laboratory test of the blood mixture reveals no detectable trace of the disease, suggesting the sample is clear and the patient unlikely to be infected based on this result.
Professor Thomas Shaw defines line breeding as breeding within a single family or a small number of families with similar types. Usually no animals are inter-bred unless they are closely connected in their bloodlines.
The article argues against raising puny calves for dairy and breeding. It stresses selecting only the best calves from top milking families for future dairy stock and breeding programs.
A terse reflection on the bull as the benchmark of a dairyman’s stock, linking animal quality to owner reputation and success in the cattle trade.
A brief note urges continued cultivation in the corn, signaling ongoing agricultural work. The message emphasizes steady effort and farm upkeep to maintain yields and soil health. No further details are provided.
A printable guide describes flesh colored crepe de chine camisole covers, trimmed with narrow lace and elastic fittings. It offers cost estimates, yardage needs, and sewing steps, including crescent cutouts, hems, and optional embroidering for a dainty summer undergarment. It suggests chiffon or net as alternatives for slim figures.
Miss Violet King, a leading figure among Newport's younger set, wears a multi colored futurist skirt that critics say challenges the idea that futurist and cubist art won't affect daily life. An onlooker notes the design may inspire a cubist painting in progress.
The passage details twice daily cleansing with cold cream, a benzoin face bath, and wiping with a soft rag. It instructs diluting benzoin in water, applying after cleansing, letting the skin dry, and then powdering. Alternatives include orange-flower water or cologne for removing grease but warns against overuse as it can scorch the skin.
Cheap dust caps in pink violet and white sell for 12 cents each. They feature an elastic snug at the back and a standing frill around the face. Useful for sweeping cooking and keeping hair clean and odors out of the hair during cooking.
Dust is inevitable with train travel and facial cleaning is often unavailable. Prolonged dust exposure harms the skin, so travelers should protect and cleanse the face when possible to prevent lasting damage.
Detailed sewing directions describe a pale blue taffeta slip with a bebe waist and ribbon straps, paired with two tunics in pale blue chiffon edged in lace. A peach-pink satin sash, net lace kimono coat, and lace-trimmed sleeves complete the ensemble, with bows adding feminine detail.
A sewing tip advises rubbing a small flour and water paste on the wrong side of soft muslin before making buttonholes. The paste provides a firm surface to prevent cutting holes too large and will not discolor the fabric.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will host sectional conferences in Indianapolis El Paso Columbia Springfield and Albany to map strategies for fighting TB Next fall events will cover a wide list of states and health topics including the Mississippi Valley TB conference in Indianapolis September 29 to October 1 and the Southwestern health conference in El Paso September 27 to October 1 A light humorous note follows about a laid off stenographer who has drafted a $3000 donation letter but cannot think of a recipient.
In a brief gag, a prima donna demands larger print for her name than a trained chimpanzee. The vaudeville manager grants the request, noting the monk is intelligent but has not yet objected to how his name is printed.
A life guard recounts the tough rescue moment saying it was a hard swim. The incident involved a swimmer in distress and required quick action to pull them to safety. Authorities are reviewing the sequence of events and safety measures.
A man details quitting coffee after illness and returning to Postum, noting bilious fever, headaches, and dizziness improved once coffee was replaced. He reports better health, clearer thoughts, and weight gain, and cites his brother’s similar switch. Postum is advertised in two forms with prices and brewing notes.
The article stresses keeping cream cool by covering cans during transport from farm to town. It argues sunlight raises temperature, reducing quality, and notes that an ordinary wet burlap cover, not expensive jackets, can drop cream temperature by about 20 degrees over typical hauling distances.
A debu tante asks Mr. Gayboy if he knows the latest dance steps and offers to learn. He replies with a punning retort that he only knows them when he is performing, revealing a playful exchange about dance knowledge and timing.
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