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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1907
Page
2
Entered at Troy post office, the Troy Weekly Cat notes Saturday market schedule. Editor and publisher W. Jarvis oversees notices of entertainments with admission fees. Subscriptions: one year, three months, six months available. renewals required to stop. sample copy mailed on request. Communications addressed to the Troy Weekly Cats.
A Saturday September 21, 1907 snippet notes repeated French naval mishaps this year. Fires on the battleship Troch, the Temra at Toulon, and the sinking to extinguish flames. losses include Jean Bart and Chanzy cruisers, submarines, torpedo destroyers, and a fatal detonation aboard Tena.
Capt George Comer of East Haddam Conn proposes an Arctic drift using a sturdy vessel to ride a northward current and ice toward the pole. He follows a Nansen style plan, hoping to reach the Pole or at least gather whale oil and whalebone for the journey while sharing scientific lore from his voyage.
A report notes a statement about improvements to the unwritten law in Russia. It mentions a woman blamed for poisoning three admirers after mobbing them, receiving 18 months for unstrung nerves. The text argues the punishment seems illogical given the scale of the act.
Gladys Vanderbilt, recently came of age, is described as America’s richest girl. She can expect attention and flattering remarks about her eyes and a new hat valued at a million dollars, as many young men volunteer unsolicited praise and information.
A contentious literary claim arises as Shaw asserts potential to emulate Shakespeare while conceding limits in matching the deft craft of a renowned deceased master. The debate centers on who truly defines mastery and the bounds of imitation versus original genius.
An obscure reference recalls Portia making a pivotal judgment likened to a decisive legal act. The fragment hints at contrasts between mythic courage and a modern imagined banter about justice and choice in a courtroom or public arena.
Professor Stare proclaims China as the great nation of the future and suggests possible financial borrowing insights. The remark underscores optimistic views on China's rising prominence and economic potential.
A terse observation notes that Shackleton's dash for the South Pole now seems outdated as global warming accelerates heat and climate pressures, casting doubt on such extreme expeditions.
The fragment hints at a man testing for a gas leak with a lighted match, touching on curiosity about risky action. It drifts to odd lore linking a siren and a lobster, suggesting an ancient precedent for unlikely affinities.
A crude remark on the tetanus germ noting how it can affect people during rest. It underscores the risk of infection from contaminated wounds and the importance of vaccination and medical care to prevent serious illness.
The article surveys state owned farms attached to Illinois charitable and penal institutions, detailing sizes from 30 to 1,000 acres, production totals, and notable outputs. It highlights the Kankakee Massena Hospital farm with milk, beef, and crops, and lists yields from St Charles, Watertown, Menard, and other facilities, including garden crops, dairy, poultry, and fruit.
From The Weekly Bulletin dated September 20, 1977 in Troy. The Illinois state fair was held at Freeport. John H. Neary left for Melissa Texas for an indefinite stay. Overbeck of Marine was painting local buildings. Samuel Dille, a Vandalia Line postal clerk, sought a home in Troy. Judge Dale of Midwardsville and Adolph Ruegver of Highland visited. A. C. Williams called a teachers meeting to organize a teachers institute. George A. Purviance showed a seven pound two ounce sweet potato claimed as the champion."
Gordon begins planting trees in suburbia but is met with conflicting tips from neighbors Hank Squires and Cy Wilkins. Abe Hansell adds doubt, while Gordon’s wife reassures him with practical, proven steps. He finally plants correctly and reflects that patience and love matter more than sympathetic talk.
A faded ad touts Casca weet as a boon for tired mothers and cradled babies. It claims Casca weet helps with common ills during hot weather and notes ingredients printed on the bottle. Sold by S Kingston.
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