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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
2
The piece argues for more business ventures in Troy to boost prosperity, discusses political campaign prudence, and notes shifts in local media. It also mentions Iowa road funding issues, broom corn production in Illinois and Kansas, and remarks on labor and employment patterns.
The Washington correspondent reports a large G. A. R. gathering in the capital with veterans marching along Pennsylvania Avenue. President Roosevelt, though ill, rode the line in a White House carriage and faced no secret service presence, while coal strike negotiations continue with Mitchell and railway presidents.
Albany Argus notes a lawyer in Yorkville used a crude jibe about a red headed junior partner during a suit for services. The jury largely favored the plaintiff, but one juror with red hair refused to agree. The judge discharged the jury and the lawyer faced a stern lesson on courtroom conduct.
An elderly user reports it goes right to the spot for rheumatism and aches. C R Smith of Smith House in Tenaha Texas endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for pains in throat and chest after years of use. Available at S Kingston's drug store in 25c, 50c, and $1.00 sizes.
The passage claims skin spoilage stems from pore clogging and urges keeping the liver in good order. It recommends an occasional dose of Herbine to cleanse the bowels regulate the liver and thereby establish a healthy complexion free from sallowness pimples and blotches.
Paris officials release census data showing a total population of about 1.65 million with roughly 1.2 million identified as foreigners or provincial residents. The figures underline Paris as a major urban center with diverse demographics and a sizable non-native presence.
Swiss naturalist H M Correvon reports from Arolla Valais that glaciers are shrinking widely. He recalls Forel guiding to an ice grotto now vanished and two guides reaching Beritol Pass with ease. He warns Italian passes may open for cattle and notes moraines yielding new forests from wind-borne seeds.
The Buenos Ayres Herald notes Britain will favor colonies in buying cattle to restock South African pastures. It argues Canada New Zealand and the United States may not beat Argentine prices, due to breeding, proximity, and supply. Argentina stands strong, offering a large, profitable opportunity for exports.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas reports biliousness back pain and fatigue, saying Electric Bitters revived him. Ad touts the tonic as giving vigor to weak people, with a 50 cent trial at S Kingston’s drug store and a free sample of Chamberlain’s stomach tablets. Also notes Massa chusetts town Gosnold as the state’s smallest.
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