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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
8
A collage of vintage clippings mentions Allen's Soothe and a trial package, a spine substitute, and various quoted lines from Philadelphia and New York presses. It includes medical cures, personal exchanges, and notices about trains and farming, presenting a snapshot of era advertising and daily chatter.
In Lisbon on July 30 Charles is expected to visit the U S European squadron. The cordial reception of Rear-Admiral Cotton by the King and Queen Amelia, with 250 guests at a ministry of marine banquet, highlights a series of speeches praising Portugal. Cotton and his officers will host Portuguese officials and Bryan plans a garden party on August 5.
New York July 30 President Roosevelt refused Corporal John P. Carney of the Marine corps permission to resign for a $1,200 a year jail keeper job at Raymond Street. Carney, who earned $13 monthly, had taken the civil service exam before enlisting and only learned he ranked fourth then, with veteran status placing him atop the list. The president ruled the move would set a dangerous precedent.
Olympia July 30 The supreme court ordered Bremerton town council to show cause why they should not be barred from blocking saloon openings. The council revoked licenses to counter Navy yard restrictions over immoral surroundings. A saloonkeeper contends the license revoke was premature. lower court ruled for the town and the case advances on appeal.
Governor A B Cummings spoke to Davenport bankers urging currency law reform. He warned conservatism of prosperity blocks progress and warned action may be delayed until financial distress. He urged refuting the belief that prosperity under current laws guarantees ongoing success.
Maggie L. Walker colored is named president of St Luke's Penny Savings Bank in Richmond Virginia becoming the first woman to head a bank in this region. The bank under the Order of St Luke will open with 75000 dollars in deposits and Walker, a former public school teacher, enjoys cross racial respect and confidence.
A collage of short items on horn fly irritation in cattle and its impact on feeding and milk, a French critique on national fortune, subterranean water in Arizona aiding insect life, silk manufacturing progress in the United States, humorous exchanges, Serb Zadruga customs, a testimonial for Dodd's Kidney Pills, and assorted quotations and notices from 19th century newspapers.
An 1900s agricultural piece describes horn flies feeding on cattle, their rest and feeding behaviors, and resulting sores. It explains life cycle eggs in moist droppings, larvae and pupae, and adult size. Control methods include destroying larvae via pasture scattering or lime on droppings, and preventing attacks with sticky or offensive applications such as tar and fish oil or kerosene emulsion. It also notes practical tomato acre costs and yields from conservative grower experience.
T H Mars of the First Wisconsin Cavalry writes from Chicago about suffering kidney catarrh during service. After using Peruna for four months he claims notable relief and renewed strength, attributing his recovery to the remedy and offering to seek further guidance from Dr Hartman if needed.
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