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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1902

Page

8

Grand Army Review on Pennsylvania Avenue Captivates Nation

Washington October 9 President Roosevelt, carried in an invalid chair, reviewed the Grand Army parade from a carriage. Veterans of Grant Sherman Thomas Slocum and Sheridan marched past the Peace Monument while crowds cheered amid autumn sunshine and fluttering flags.

Washington Oct. C Grant Sherman Thomas Slocum Sheridan Pennsylvania Avenue Johnsons Grand Army Benjamin F. Butler Hayes Rosecrans Powell Mountain State Jerry” Rusk Iron Brigade Wisconsin Vicksburg Shiloh Gettysburg Chattanooga Atlanta Potomac Everglades Florida A. Noel Blakeman Blakeman Marine Band Eli Torrance John A Rawlin Department of Minnesota Sons of Veterans Pennsylvania Department of Ilinoia H. M. Trimble Roosevelt Cortelyou Col. Bingham Maj. Sylvester Rawlins Minneapolis Avene Peace Monument Capitol Stong

Legumes in orchards improve soil and yield by deep roots

Hinchley explains leguminous flora like cowpeas enrich soil by fixing nitrogen, improving porosity, and shading to reduce moisture loss. He compares cultivation methods, favors row planting with thorough seedbed prep, and notes seed efficiency and climate sensitivity as key factors for benefit.

Hinchley

Maynard plum and new vegetables from Asia

A New Yorker note describes Luther Burbank’s Maynard plum named for Prof S T Maynard, praising its vigor and early bearing though fruit is large and dark purple with subacid flavor. It also reports oriental romaine from China and Japanese croque, grown in France, priced around 15–40 cents per unit or pound, with cooking and pickling uses.

Luther Burbank Maynard Japan W.E. van den Ural New Yorker Asia New York China North Carolina France

European Rail Travel Ratios and Balkan City Histories

A collage of 19th century notes outlines European rail use per country with England leading at 23 travelers per inhabitant, followed by Belgium, Germany, Holland, France, Austria, Hungary, and Italy. It references Thessalonica’s historic Christian and Orthodox eras, Athens’ growth, and quips on presidential bathing habits and social anecdotes.

Europe England Belgium Germany Holland France Austria Hungary Italy

Unsy mpathic tragedy and maritime notes in a jumbled tale

The passage blends a literary remark on Hazlitt with a description of mosquitoes bites and a note on American shipbuilding trends. It references annual pay for rescuers of mariners, hospital funding at Panama, and a Japanese paper design, all in a scattered, period voice.

Hazlitt United States Panama

Letter from Lockport Supervisor praises Dodd's Kidney Pills

George P. Penfold First ward supervisor of Lockport New York writes a public letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure for kidney trouble after years of pain and partial relief from doctors He states he used six boxes two years ago and has had no back pain or related issues since He signs at 67 Church St Lockport NY.

Lockport George P. Penfold City of Dodd Church St N.Y

Peruna hailed as essential home medicine for families

Readers share testimonials praising Peruna as a versatile family remedy. Louis J. Scherrinsky from Atlantic Iowa recounts relief from a severe cold and two children with coughs after one bottle. Mrs Nannie Wallace of Tulare California calls it indispensable, noting it treats many ailments and aids weak women. Congressman George H White endorses Peruna for grip and catarrh. The ad claims Peruna cures catarrh via cleansing mucous membranes and offers free advice from Dr Hartman.

Louis J. Scherrinsky Locust Street Atlantic Iowa L. J. Scherrinsky Nannie Wallace Tulare Cal Western Baptist Missionary Society Peruna Jannie Wallace House of Representatives Washington Peruna Medicine Co Columbus George H. White Hartman Dr. Hartman Abs Hartman Sanitarium

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