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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
3
A poetic meditation in Clara J. Denton’s voice from Ladies' World reflects a season of desolation. Robins absent worms buried bees vanished winds cold and gray, a mortal bearing a heavy earthbound burden invites shared sorrow with the reader.
A New York Herald note describes a simple illusion to simulate thunder using a mere three feet of twine worn around the head. By pinching the ears and sliding the twine ends under pressure, a series of peals is produced, louder with firmer grip, and knots in the twine enhance the effect.
A family led by Juan travels to a mango grove and builds a two room hut from palm poles bark and leaves. They set a ridge pole and plan a palm leaf thatch roof to shed rain and heat as night falls. The mother child sleep on the floor while the father rests in a hammock.
An editor recalls learning to swim under a father's guidance. A frog was placed in a large water vessel guiding leg movement, teaching chicks to avoid erect swimming and to mimic the frog’s kick. The memory highlights patience and practical lessons in early swim training.
A Chicago Record-Herald joke notes a cook sits on the front piazza each evening while the family prefers the back porch and avoids hurting the cook’s feelings in the heat. The quip reflects social humor about domestic staff and polite restraint.
A western farmer writes to his local paper and jokes that those curious to see a big hog should visit his farm and ask for him, prompting a light note from the Yonkers Statesman.
A light Yonkers anecdote recalls a man who vows to kiss a woman every time she giggles. She giggles continually, and the result is a playful, long evening filled with laughter.
A dealer in Cleveland remarks on a Paris auction where a pearl necklace sold for 84330 dollars. The cynic notes how moneyed buyers can waste fortunes on luxury.
A Washington life saver describes the puzzling behavior of drowning victims at a guarded Potomac beach. He notes that victims rarely call for help, often raise a single arm, go under quietly, and may stay submerged after initial immersion. rescues and recoveries vary, with emphasis on vigilance, swift action, and restraint of youths in the water.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake into your shoes. Allen's Foot-Ease powder makes tight shoes feel easy and cures corns itching swelling hot callous sore and sweating feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Sample sent free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A high social American woman was seated beside the Kaiser at a non royal dinner. Offered a famous German salad on her right with the Emperor on her left she faced a dilemma. He glimpsed her struggle and laughed saying a kaiser can wait but a salad cannot.
A promotional note invites every man and woman in the United States interested in opium and whisky diseases to obtain a free book. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga., Box 887, and the volume will be sent.
A humorous exchange quotes a funny man offering to sharpen wise saws, met with the editor's retort about using their own files. The page also notes Piso's Cure praised for throat and lung affections by W. O. Endsley of Van Buren Ind, dated Feb 10 1900, plus an Irish joke about dying the day before execution.
A compilation of curious facts from history and economy notes vast cable lengths, ice exports, body weight rules, invasions of Mos cow, Mozart output, Bank of England capital, vintage speed records, pacer driven speeds, Danish agriculture, Copenhagen’s size, French republican currency depreciation, and high boots and butter prices.
South Bend Indiana July 29 Six doctors treated Mr J O Landeman for kidney trouble after three years of illness and despair A suggestion led to Dodd's Kidney Pills He used two boxes and was cured with markedly improved general health This notable outcome created a sensation in St Joseph County and boosted the pills' advertising effect.
A Brooklyn Eagle quip notes Mrs Locker as a remarkable woman with sharp remarks. The exchange spotlights social wit and the presence of Mrs Locker in local chatter.
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