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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
4
A list pairs occupations and odd destinations from many states, followed by testimonials about Dr King s New Discovery cough remedy. Included are names like Chas B Hood J D Brown B F Merrill Mrs Hemming and a free trial offer at S Kingston s Drug Store.
The Edwardsville area lists numerous marriage licenses issued over the past week including August Mosesuratt Collineville Eva Kilcatt 21 James Deatherage Alton Eliza Curry 3 24 Magee Alton Louise Mayford North Alton F Long Alton Mary Richardson Alton Cray Jerseyville Francis E Atchinson Kane Ill Henry Kahle Venice Annie Hermann Collinsville Ernst Koercher St Louis Ernestine Rieterman Obidiah Dawson Collinsville Elizabeth Schardan Sagaba George E Kelley Staunton Sophronia A Funderburk Staunton Royal A Stone Burnington Iowa Frances G Lincoln Nast St Louis
A traveler with a striking face walks calm through a Montana town when two intoxicated men confront him. They demand if a jail exists to hold criminals, and one declares there isn’t one. The traveler replies cautiously, hinting at peaceable conduct.
The New York Sun quotes Mr Greatbar on the successful man as a catalyst who benefits many others. Personal contact with such a man stimulates success, awakens strength, and arouses ambition, urging readers not to run down.
Ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general ailments. It asserts the medicine gives strength and tone to organs, helps appetite, digestion, headaches, fainting, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, and dizziness.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate shipped items every Tuesday by A. Droll and price references to PEPE cents and $1.00. Incomplete text limits a clear summary but suggests a retail or laundry service with scheduled shipments. No explicit event, location, or full entity data available.
A concise late 19th or early 20th century note discusses carrier pigeons and their trusted role in wartime communications, detailing writing materials, attachment methods, and common myths about pigeons. It notes a public sale offering pianos and organs by G. Lehman at Music Hall, East St. Louis, with low cash prices or time payments.
Mrs. E. M. Murphy returns from Mt. Olive visit while George Eaton and wife of Alton were guests here. Mrs. J. Bermer and daughter Miss Josephine attend her brother's funeral in St. Louisa. Star Light Club plans a Saturday night event with souvenirs for each Indy. K of P lodge installs Otto Gehre as Chief, Dan Kettler as Vice, and other officers.
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