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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
5
The K of P Mentor Lodge No. 165 notes the death of Harry Smith on December 92, 1899 and extends heartfelt sympathy to the widow and children. The lodge drapes its charter for 30 days and records these resolutions, sending copies to the family and for publication.
A variety of short notes cover lamp safety on sturdy tables to prevent accidents. Maud Gonne is rumored to plan joining Irish troops in the Transvaal, driven by anti British sentiment. Pumpkins are advised as pig feed with good gains when paired with grain. German tests show cows fed brewery residue remain in normal condition with no off flavors.
General items report Cairo planning a new jail and diverse civic notes. Greenville stores close evenings at six, East St Louis will dedicate a new city hall January 19, and the Mascoutah post office shifts to third class with a $1000 annual salary.
An old advertisement fragment touts a golden rule taught in schools about saving money. It references Oliver Plows, Bradley Plows, Morrison Sulky, Canton Cultivators and urges readers to visit the Bargain Store to call again for savings.
Fattening fowls requires ten to fifteen days with a daily ration of corn meal seasoned with salt and milk in the morning and at noon and night. Provide all they will eat without leftovers, plus clean water, sharp gravel, and charcoal. Confinement in yards aids fattening versus free range.
Sugar beets are described as one of the best for hog feed, rich in sugar and minerals that help build body. Beet-fed pigs require less corn and grow thriftily, reaching larger size at the same age and showing greater disease resistance.
An advertisement touts Boschoe's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs and lung diseases, claiming it heals inflamed tissue, eases expectoration, and promotes rest. It cites endorsements from druggists and mentions sample bottles at Kingston's Drug Store in Kingston. It also references Electric Bitters as a cure for liver kidney issues and general weakness.
On and after March 27, 1899, mail will close as noted for various regions. A list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Troy post office dated January 11, 1900 includes Richard Anderson, Lizzie Tavis, Miss Lizzie Meonahy, Boya Griffin, Dr KB MecMIllon, Wallis MecMillan, John Mason, John Vance, and John M. W. Powell the P. M.
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