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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
7
Rumors in the Alpine region claim Altels peak above the Qemini pass may split and crash imminently. Neu Châtel reports the danger could affect Gemmini Pass, a key tourist route, recalling a previous descent in September 1895 that killed many peasants.
Twelve couples celebrated their golden wedding in Novi Vinodo Croatia. Fifty years ago 24 couples married at the same time. half of those couples still have both spouses living. Also notes a massive smokestack on the ocean steam er Cedie that trolley cars could pass through. Jewish land permission granted in Russia.
The piece traces how serving dinner in courses emerged in Washington DC and spread from France, noting American practice before Polk limited to soup and fish. It recalls Gen Winfield Scott’s cautionary note about soup, marks France and Empress Eugenie influence, and suggests soup rarely graced wealthy Maryland or Virginia tables unless paired with green turtle stew.
Fashionable Berlin society embraced outdoor air baths praised as pleasant and healthful. At the Berlin institute known for popularizing the idea, women of all ages practice gymnastic moves in a secluded garden while wearing simple bathing dress that gives freedom during exercises and gardening.
At a reception of Constantinople patriarchs the sultan said he will make no distinction between Christians and Mohammedans. His statement signals a policy of equal treatment across religious communities. The event underscores Ottoman approach to religious groups in an era of shifting power dynamics.
A playful piece muses on February bringing longer days and rising temperatures. It blends humor about weather, politics, and Roman lore with whimsical predictions of groundhog antics, lunar signs, and upcoming holidays signaling spring’s approach.
A long old clipping discusses cancer cured by Ballard's Snow Liniment on a face tumor and mentions Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and health. It notes Ghent breweries and Hayti's young leadership claim. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for complexion restoration. S. Kingston.
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