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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1906
Page
3
Tolstoy has completed a new work titled The Divine Human. It portrays principal revolutionary leaders in Russia during 1880 to 1890 and notes he is addressing current Russian events in his next phase.
A survey of wild bees describes about five thousand species each with unique traits. The tale includes women bees that are fierce, leaf cutting tailoring bees, and cuckoo bees that lay eggs in other nests. A country woman jokes with Prof. Edwin Ray Lancaster over a parcel misidentified as auk eggs.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It cites Miss Kate McDonald of Woodbridge New Jersey who reports recovery from irregularities and weakness. The ad notes Mrs Pinkham and her daughter-in-law continue free expert advice from Lynn Mass, under her direction.
A compact feature recounts tales from Bonh about the rouble era, weaving voices across regions. It highlights regional perspectives, culture, and the shifting value terrain through personal anecdotes and observed change.
Secretary Taft humbly noted the Cuba mission may take longer than expected while engaging with both moderate and liberal leaders. Marines land to guard sugar estates near Cienfuegos as a Havana bound battle fleet prepares to enter the harbor.
In Excelsior Springs Missouri James Curry of Topeka Kansas shot and killed his wife then killed himself. No motive given. Also visiting Leavenworth Kansas resident J P Farley killed himself by taking carbolic acid.
The Southern Illinois Soldiers and Sailors' Reunion association at Duquoin elected officers for the coming year led by Commander General James S. Martin of Salem and adju... Louis Krughoff Nashville as adjutant and Captain Elisha Dillon Benton as quartermaster. Separately Gov. Deneen issued requisitions for Paul O. Stensland, a Milwaukee Avenue bank president, to be landed in Chicago from Tangier, to prevent delay in transport.
W M Chidester of Hutchinson Kansas describes a 35 year battle with psoriasis. He recounts red circular patches turning into silver scales across scalp arms and body and severe itching. After using Cuticura and Resolvent products he says he was cured in thirty days about five years ago.
Philadelphia ship carpenter nearing eighty years old is hailed as the world champion whittler. Using only a penknife and sandpaper he whittled a single block into a four linked watch chain over three feet long and crafted numerous other intricate pieces. Technical World Magazine notes his skill.
H G Wells describes Alderman Kenna known as Hinky Dink, noting his two saloons in Chicago and Chinese quarters. He portrays Kenna as a compact, upright man with iron gray hair and a dry manner, and jokes Barrie would resemble him if he had run a Chicago saloon and organized voters.
A Boston mother buys new water glasses to replace broken ones before guests arrive. She explains the purchase to her curious three year old Sarah, who learns the story but then asks what happened to the old glasses. The child’s question reveals the lesson was not fully absorbed.
Rock Island hosts a meeting where mayors from forty Illinois cities, led by Rock Island Mayor George W. McCaskrin, organize to regulate public utility corporations. The effort aims to coordinate policy among northern city representatives.
Marion Elijah Turner eighty plus resident of Williamson county died from injuries after a wagon incident. He was getting out as the team started to run and a horse kicked him, causing fatal wounds. Also reported: Victoria Fortado died recently at age 27 and her father Mr Fortado received notice that his brother A M Fortado was killed by a train. Mrs J H Woods, sixty, injured in an auto strike. In Taylorville, wedding of L F Bird and Minnie Shumway attended by four hundred guests.
A double wedding occurred at James Putnam’s home four miles west of the city. Miss Minnie Putnam wed Robert Winters and Miss Jessie Putnam wed George Scott. Rev Waltz was called to serve St. John’s Lutheran in Quincy, filling a pastor vacancy after a period without one.
Night police officer William Ralls shot and killed Kelle Pehaaja, a Finnish coal miner, during a drinking dispute as Pehaaja resisted arrest in Herrin. The incident underscores tensions between law enforcement and workers amid nighttime policing.
Virginia and Cass counties held its twentieth annual soldiers reunion along with a fish fry and horse show at Chandlersville drawing about ten thousand attendees.
Virginia Virginia and Vera triplet daughters of J W Holiday of Chandlerville Illinois died in infancy from disease, succumbing on successive days, in a grim family tragedy noted by local records.
Davenport Mining Co. head John Davenport, aged 57, who emigrated from England as a poor boy and built wealth, has died. He was known as Harrisburg's prominent industrial figure and immigrant success story.
Nashville reports the death of Mrs Lorilla Larkin aged 31 who was the mother in law of Rev John Z Seyler. The obituary notes her passing occurred recently in the area.
A concise reflection notes that flattery can overwhelm judgment just as excessive sugar spoils a cup of coffee. It emphasizes caution in accepting praise and the need for balance to keep clarity and integrity intact.
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