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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
8
Chicago Inter Ocean argues suburban palaces around New York reflect access to good roads and raise land values, farming markets, and social elevation. It contrasts Chicago’s poor roads and distant suburbs with New York’s model and declares the state must solve the road problem to attract wealthy country homes 20 to 40 miles from Chicago.
The piece argues hard roads raise farm and property values. It cites Atlanta Good Roads congress testimonials showing profits from rock roads, with higher land sale prices and delayed but light road taxes. It urges public opinion and legislative action to promote road-building nationwide.
The article notes that many butter makers sell reliably when their product is well packed and arrives on known shipping days. Consumers and dealers rely on consistent appearance and packaging, with some brands becoming so established that buyers order in advance or by phone to ensure supply in Chicago markets.
The five cent magazine Black Cat by Shortstory Publishing Co. Boston has sold 150000 copies in three months and earned praise from major papers. The Louisville Commercial predicts its large readership. editors call it delightful and original, with mystery and thrilling adventure stories. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a cure with testimonials and a $100 reward offer. Hall's Family Pills touted as best.
Fragmentary poem fragment from Lippincott’s Magazine mentions noble souls eternal calm and treasures of the storm. The text hints of poetic imagery and a marriage line Now we are happy man and wife referencing a wedding couple.
The Boston Bulletin records a playful exchange where an interviewer asks the value of a stolen diamond ornament. The actress quips that it is worth "fifteen columns" as a witty, self-deprecating reply, blending theater slang with theft banter.
A humorous local notice references seasonal gloom and jokes about biliousness. It promotes Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to regulate the liver bowels and stimulate kidneys, claiming relief from malaria rheumatism and nervousness. Includes a quoted exchange and testimonials from Dr G W Pattenson in Inkster Michigan dated November 5 1594.
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