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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
3
A detailed description of a compact five room house by William A. Radford highlights a large 14 by 18 foot living room, a combined pantry kitchen, and a center stairway. The plan emphasizes space efficiency, ventilation, and a refined porch fit for the dwelling, with an estimated total cost near $2,000.
United States Department of Agriculture warns sanitation in hog houses and lots is crucial to prevent diseases like tuberculosis cholera lice and mange. Emphasizes clean beds sunlight and exercise. describes dipping methods for lice, oil treatments, and risks of damp quarters. Details brood sow selection boar traits farrowing pen setup feeding regimes weaning and handling, plus care of sows and pigs and pasture rotation for gardens.
A shopper at a local grocer complains about the meat counter holds due to pricing delays. The exchange centers on the customer noting a line and the clerk citing price uncertainties slowing service.
A case of highway robbery tried before Chief Baron Green ended in acquittal on the final day of the Bonis assizes. The chief baron asked the sheriff if any other indictment existed. the sheriff replied no, and the judge requested not to release the innocent man until the judge has half an hour’s start on his way to Limerick.
A Boston suburb builder recalls a travel stained carpenter who walked from Bunker Hill monument to Everett seeking work. He spent his last quarter to view local building sites from the monument top, hoping for opportunity. The man was hired and remains a valuable worker.
A Springfield NL woman credited leaving coffee with easing years of nervousness and heart trouble. After trying many remedies, she switched to Postum and improved gradually, remaining free from distress for months. The ad praises Postum as a rebuilder and notes two forms, Regular and Instant, with pricing and preparation tips.
Rosabelle Jackson, a girl described as the blacker daughter of Africa, grows up in the Dooneth home of Mr. Seyne and his wife. After years of service and affection, a nearly thirty year old Rosabelle asks for a final favor a tombstone over her grave bearing her name and lineage Miss Abner Deene.
Ray Bryant of Cassville Missouri describes a years long skin condition on hands and feet similar to ringworm. After trying many remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, obtaining a sample and a box which fully cured the trouble. He notes Cuticura products sold worldwide and offers a 32 page Skin Book via postcard request.
A distressed wife laments a missing canary after leaving the cage open, while her husband offers comfort. The scene shifts as she clings to him, crying that with the loss she has only him left. The text also mentions straw hats of Hurpos and a wary note on vice and curiosity.
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