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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
2
The piece extols the opening of public schools as a grand machinery of growth for American citizenship. It hails educators as engineers of progress tasked with defending republican ideals and fostering notable leaders, urging readers to honor and support schools and teachers.
A discussion of black diamonds used in drilling for mining, noting their unique hardness and Brazilian river origins. The piece warns that the finest stones cost about 42 dollars a carat and lower prices may indicate colored or treated imitations, with a tale of a thief who sought to replace a stolen ring. It also touches on cleaner transportation trends and a shift from horses to vehicles affecting urban stables and emissions.
Washington, Aug 28 1902. Readers see sharp party splits over Roosevelt's trust policy with Republicans praising his frank stance and Democrats arguing it skirts states rights. The piece also previews fall elections, coast defense tests, Navy gun upgrades, and October Grand Army of the Republic events in Washington.
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls an infant suffering cholera infantum last May. A doctor gave up hope until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used per directions. In two days the child recovered and remains vigorous nearly a year later. She has recommended the remedy often with consistent success. For sale by S Kingston druggist.
A brief health notice warns that a slight chill signals the onset of malaria in this climate. It recommends Herbine as a prompt liver stimulant to drive malarial germs from the system, purify the blood, and restore health, priced at 50 cents at S. Kingston's.
A fragmentary note describes Rex cigars marketed as kingly after beaters made in Troy and distributed over the county.
A jeweler explains to the Sun that the ping pong craze has increased watch repairs as players forget watches in pockets or wear them while playing. He notes many watches are damaged when bounces and arm movement cause impacts. Women’s watches also suffer more as dangled pieces escape the waistline.
Reports of King Albert of Saxony emphasize private life over public deeds. He resisted new clothes, preferring old garments, while a groom urged fitting attire. In Dresden hall, he commented that ancient knights had no creases in armor. A captain under his wife’s thumb sought to wear an old uniform, and the king approved if permitted.
Ford and Sturgeon of Rocky Hill Station Kentucky report Dr G B Singley requested Herbine for customers. They ordered three dozen in December and have tripled the order due to high satisfaction. They note Dr G B Singley recommends Herbine and that a 50 cent bottle is sold at S Kingston's.
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