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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1903

Page

8

Two Knights And A Knight Of The Smile In Youths Town

A poem contrasting Sir Knight of the Frown and Sir Knight of the Smile. The first brings fear to childhood streets, while the latter arrives on a white steed scattering flowers. Peace, joy, and playful songs replace sadness as children embrace happiness. Margaret Sangster, Youth's Companion.

Knight Margaret &. Sangster

Camphor Scorpion Science From a Water Basin

A Brooklyn Eagle item describes a simple science experiment using camphor in water to form a floating scorpion made of camphor lumps. It explains buoyancy, solubility, cohesion, and possible causes for motion on the surface, presenting the activity as educational and engaging for children. It also notes related curiosities like a large cobra in Ceylon and a village prize mentioning soap, flannel, and a towel.

Brooklyn Eagle Ceylon Mid Glamorgan

Yankee bow s pet woodchuck in the nest

A farmman recalls raising a pet woodchuck named Yankee Bow s, fed by spoon with cow milk, learning to open eyes, play like kittens, and drift between pen, cellar, and house. The animal dug a hay nest, explored a pantry, and showed a fondness for cookies and string beans while surviving dog incidents and winters in a cellar. The reminiscence notes prize wins and daily antics.

Boston Globe

Strong Hog Scaffolds and Packing House Drug Notes

A guide to a movable hog scaffold for butchering detailing timber, joints, and hardware. plus a note on a new packing house product derived from a meat gland with high astringent properties used in eye and throat surgeries. Also discusses pasture management, clover honey yield, and beekeeping profits.

Hartman Peruna Endorsed by Physicians Across the United States

Washington DC doctor Robert R Roberts and many peers attest Peruna cures catarrh and related ailments through its systemic action. Testimonials from Dr Brand and Dr Gee cite improved hearing, vision, and menstrual regularity, urging patients to try Peruna and seek Hartman guidance for persistent cases.

Robert R. Roberts M. D Washington, D. C Castard Hartman United States F.H. Grand Motena Ill Petuna J. Brand Peruna R. Robbins Muskogee I. T Iit Maine California M. C. Gee Jones Street San Francisco Ical Mt. D Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

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