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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1903

Page

6

Near-Sighted Christians Suffering From Distressing Condition

Chicago readers confront spiritual near-sightedness that blunts faith and service. The sermon argues many Christians fret over evil, adopt lower standards, or fight with worldly tactics. It cites David and Asaph to urge trust in God, patience, and upright means, citing Psalm 37 and warning against compromising virtue.

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The Way to Carve and Modern Football Previews

Practical guidance on carving meat and roasting from trussing to serving details follows a sport section featuring college football’s Big Nine era. It notes Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota as core powers, hints at forthcoming Illinois Northwestern Purdue battles, and closes with horse and cycling results.

Middle West East Chicago Michigan Harvard Wisconsin Yale Northwestern Indiana Purdue Illinois Iowa Minnesota Illnois

Dally Scifl In Chicago Daily News Portrait

A fragment notes the Chicago Daily News questions if Dally Scifl is truly as bad as her unfavorable public image suggests while acknowledging strong, printed dread. The remark hints at a debate over her character and influence.

Chicago Daily News

No I Won't Trade for Liquor Breath Line

A brief Chicago American quip presents a street exchange where one person refuses to give anything due to the other smelling of liquor, and the other asks for a nickel to buy something to snack on. The exchange captures a gritty urban humor tone.

Duffy Returns From European Sprint Tour Triumphs

Arthur Duffy, famed American amateur sprinter, arrives home after a highly successful European tour. He won 18 firsts, two seconds, and one third in 23 starts, all defeats by handicap. He beat British champion R W Wadsleigh and F W Rinerr at Wolverhampton on June 26 in 10 seconds. Duffy notes great racing abroad and a $10,000 profit at Ibsor Park, with strong crowd support and betting shops. Dusty plans postgraduate study back at college.

Arthur Duffy Europe Georgetown Duffy Wolverhampton R.W. Wadsleigh F. W. Rinerr Ibsor Park England Dusty

Montana mob lynches Walter Jackson for murder of six year old

In Hamilton Montana a mob of 75 masked men overpowered jailers and hanged Walter Jackson, condemned for killing six year old Fannie Buck whose body was found mutilated. Jackson pleaded for mercy as he was executed by hanging from an electric light pole. the leader remained unknown. Authorities cut down his body 35 minutes later and moved it to the morgue.

Hamilton Mont Walter Jackson Fannie Buck Stephens Jackson Yonnie Buck Ant Supreme Court

Bank Robbery at Berwick Illinois

Four men robbed the Farmers' State Bank in Berwick Knox county near Abingdon early Wednesday, drilling the vault and taking 2400 dollars. Residents were held at gunpoint as the robbers loaded the loot and fled eastward. no suspects found. W G Tubbs, bank president, says the loss is fully insured.

Peoria Ill Ber~wick Abingdon Knox County State Bank W. G. Tubbs

Battle With Burglars In Columbus Grove

A running fight between Lima residents and eight burglars followed a post office robbery in Columbus Grove early Wednesday. No injuries reported. Suspicion fell on strangers in town for days. Extra guards placed near banks. post office left unprotected. Nearby towns alerted to watch for thieves. Amount stolen not large.

Lima Columbus Grove

Murdered Justice of the Peace Vanishes in Chicago

P H Konzen a 35 year old wealthy Justice of the Peace from New Hampton S D disappeared en route to Chicago during centennial week. Police are asked to investigate a robbery killing scenario as he had planned to sell a large South Dakota property stake. Friends suspect he was slain for a payoff and robbed after leaving his home September 29.

Chicago P. H. Konzen New Hampton Konzen South Dakota

St. Louisans Asphyxiated in Chicago Hotel Room

William Dobbin, 68, and his wife suffered escaping gas effects at the Quincy hotel in Chicago. They were found Wednesday by the hotel clerk after registering Tuesday from St. Louis. Authorities suspect a gas leak that did not shut off properly led to their exposure.

William Dobbin Chicago Quincy Hotel Celrk St. Louis Unt

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