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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
2
March arrived wild and ended fierce while Easter fashion displays disappoint. A Democratic exchange quips roosters retreating to the rear. Congress may delay the Louisiana Purchase Exposition by a year as 1903 era politics swirl.
A historical column notes Cecil Rhodes endowed three yearly scholarships across the United States and colonies, mentions a hive of bees stolen from the Agricultural Department, and reports General Miles's potential retirement. It also covers Litchfield’s ordinance for a Public Improvements Board and urges local business leaders to unite for community progress and Troy’s representative merchants promoting prosperity.
A week of rising meat costs has increased the burden on the poor as pork beef and mutton prices jump 25 percent. In St Louis daily expenses rise by $10000 amid reports of a corn famine and evidence that packers formed a combine. If prices climb further the tenderloin may vanish from common shoppers tables, yielding space to cheaper soup and hash portions.
A description notes a boiler house west of the Machinery building built to house the Exposition power plant. The power plant is described as the largest structure and a parallel program with a large chunk missing from the southeast angle. Construction is simple yet aims to be highly attractive.
A Washington letter notes brisk progress in Congress with focus on the Philippine Civil bill and various appropriations. It covers Senate debates, soon to be adjourned, actions on anti margarine and Chinese exclusion, Hepburn pure food bill prospects, Cuba annexation sentiment, and California Representative Eugene Loud denying new second class mail legislation, citing current rulings and postal policy.
Mrs Wm Stroud of Midlothian Texas reports eight years of use with Herbine in lagrippe bilious fever and malaria. A dose stops a chill and continued use cures. Available 50c at S Kingaton's.
A Hartford man recounts a 12 year battle with a leg infection that resisted doctors until he used Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He claims rapid recovery from eruptions and blood disorders and urges trying the remedies with S. Kingston guaranteeing satisfaction for 50 cents.
Last fall I suffered a severe muscular rheumatism attack causing great pain and annoyance. After trying several prescriptions I used Chamberlains Pain Bagm seen advertised in the South Jerseyman. After two applications I improved and after one bottle was completely cured. LaRue Harris Salem New Jersey. For sale by S Kingston druggist.
The ad promotes Herbine to improve digestion for women who suffer pale sallow complexions from poor digestion. It claims strength, beauty, and radiant skin result from eating nourishing foods and taking a small dose after each meal. Available for 50c at S Kingston's.
A sales notice extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles claiming it cures the worst cases and has helped thousands. It also endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best physic. Sold by S. Kingston, druggist.
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