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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
7
A city salesman recounts striking Chinese remedies in New York including enormous bitter pills sealed in wax, the pills allegedly capable of killing or curing. He notes a temple oil for headaches and a strong plant decoction described as syrupy and scalding to drink.
The American Poultry Association’s standard lists 116 fowl varieties, 115 bred by humans. God made one wild jungle fowl. fanciers have produced birds from bantams to 40–60 pound giants with varied colors and feather patterns. They can lace, stripe, spangle, or bar feathers to suit taste, leaving only initials as missing embellishment.
An early advert declares every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy warranted with money-back guarantee after two thirds used. It claims to cure la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and asserts it prevents colds from leading to pneumonia. Sold by S Kingston.
A London Truth writer mocks bets on the king's exact height and defends editorial limits. He notes two papers claim 5 ft 5.5 in and 5 ft 4 in, while he guesses 5 ft 7 in, admitting he could be off by about half an inch. He declares he has never measured the king.
A Lyons report describes a young man arrested for theft who, while undressing to prove his innocence, reveals a tattooed body telling a life history. The tattoos include scenes of the murder of the Duc de Guise and the death of President Carnot, prompting attention to his past from the Paris dispatch.
Keeps the main organs healthy and destroys disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and boost appetite. They aid kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders digestive issues and malaria. S Kingston guarantees 50 cents.
A newspaper advertises an unprecedented four-paper club including The Home Stead The Poultry Farmer Special Farmers Institute Editions and The Weekly Call for one year at 1 25. It highlights western renown of the publications praising agricultural and livestock content and urges quick action with samples available at the office.
Madison county may gain another railroad as the Eastern Illinois and St. Louis Railroad Company secures a charter in Springfield. The plan routes from Iroquois County across numerous counties to East St. Louis, with uncertain connections to Madison Bond and Macoupin. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a farmer offer from The Caxlt's.
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota fell and dislocated her shoulder. A surgeon reset it but she suffered. Son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm which quickly relieved pain and helped her sleep. He then recommended it to others. Also includes a post office letter list dated January 6 1903 with several names.
Henry D. Baldwin city waterworks superintendent writes Ballard’s Snow Liniment as the best for rheumatism and pains. S. Kingston offers 25 50c and 1.00 bottles. Also Rocky Mountain Tea promises better blood digestion and health at 35 cents. Heinecke’s cigars Rex and Catt ad in township notices.
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