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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1899
Page
3
A man who swallowed his false teeth is driven to madness, illustrating the dangers of dental mishaps. The ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion constipation kidney and liver troubles malaria fever and ague and nervous ailments. Drugstores stock it.
A brief comic piece from a 19th century page notes a man’s pursuit of a young woman who suddenly avoids him after a hat tip and a fall into a coal hole. The passage mixes quick wit and social flirtation with a moral about charm and misfortune, reflecting humor common to the era.
An advertisement proclaims Swamp Root as a remedy for diseases of the kidneys and bladder, claiming wide effects on blood, rheumatism, liver and stomach troubles. It notes hospital and private use, offers a free sample by mail, and cites Dr. Kilmer and Co. as the developers with product sold in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
About 100 United States soldiers were arrested on the Presidio reservation after burning a saloon near the boundary. The incident followed a brutal assault on Private Charles L. King of the Twenty third Infantry, who was badly injured. Private Clark of the Twenty third faces assault charges, while King’s death rumor sparked renewed violence as the soldiers set the saloon ablaze and fired into the air before surrendering. The incident involved white soldiers. black troops provided guard. Most were due to sail for Manila in days.
Hastings Neb April 17 Miss Viola Horlocker returns with her mother and friends to face charges of attempting to kill Mrs Morey by sending her a hoax of candy containing four grains of arsenic. She will be arrested after a preliminary hearing and bond set. Mrs Morey and Mrs Gisling are out of danger. Analysis shows each bon bon contained arsenic. State chemist in Lincoln awaits report. Volunteers prefer to return home by organization rather than individually.
Specially adapted from Peloubet's Noten this study explores Jesus as the way the truth and the life at the Last Supper. It explains why belief in Jesus equates to belief in the Father, the meaning of mansions and coming again, and the blessings of prayer aligned with divine glory.
A reader letter endorses Lydia E Pinkham's remedies for women and chronic female troubles. Mrs Exira Thomas shares relief from womb ulceration after four bottles of Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash. Mrs M Stopparp reports four years of backache fainting spells and womb falling resolved after two bottles and Lozengers.
A tipster circular touts three year stock gains of 100 growing to 4775 while a reader replies with a duck egg investment analogy. The exchange cites a girl with 15 cents hatching eggs yielding large returns, arguing ducks outperform the proposed stock plan. Regular ads follow.
A collage of old ad blurbs promoting Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot relief and ease of new or tight shoes, Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowels, gentle liver and kidney action, cures for sick headaches, plus various quips and poetry snippets from 19th century papers.
A history of ALABASTINE as a durable pure wall coating sold in five pound dry powder packs with clear directions for use. It contrasts with cheaper kalso mines made from whiting chalks and animal glue, noting health safety and durability for school interiors and homes. Cautions against dealers selling imitations and emphasizes proper labeling and nationwide usage.
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