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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1895
Page
8
A Chicago Tribune summary discusses the League of American Wheelmen’s push for good roads, noting farmer opposition, court rulings on road rights, and the economic impact of road quality. It cites Moorstown NJ as a case where road bonds spurred real estate gains, compares county road spending, and estimates annual farmer losses from bad roads at about $600 million.
The article emphasizes the rose as the premier flower, notes insects lay eggs under rough bark and advises scrubbing loose bark. It cites strong soapsuds to combat scurvy black louse in orchards and warns that Buppine does not strengthen peach trees. It urges cutting and burning rust-damaged blackberries and extols the ladybug as a key predator among insects.
An illustration of road value notes Union county New Jersey farms gaining about 200 dollars per acre due to better roads. An engineer estimates Virginia's annual loss from poor roads at 4 275 463 901 dollars, attributing it to interest depreciation of land and hauling costs.
A column of kitchen tips and household advice includes sulphon de carne recipe steps with olives marjoram and plain dressing, floor washing with kerosene for bright paint, onion fly repellent for gilt frames, apricot puree for fritters, almond horseradish sauce with whipped cream, onion sauce for smothered dishes, and lobster meat balls for fish soups with breadcrumbs celery and nutmeg.
An article extols using canvas hammocks for summer cottages to cut costs and improve comfort. It describes hammock construction with sailcloth, mounting with screws, and fabric layers to create a flat, snug sleeping setup. It emphasizes hospitality, space efficiency, and enjoying cooler nights in a hammock over beds.
A recent France census reports 218 people aged 100 or older, including 147 women and 66 men. The oldest died in Haute Garonne. Most centenarians came from the lowest life ranks. Also notes unrelated remarks from Harper's Bazar on Washington and a church's member count.
An 1894 letter notes internal use of Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a 5 cent price. It mentions Baron de Worms and Viscount Chrysalis becoming Le Duc de Papillon Panch, plus a testimonial of a cure for hemorrhage attributed to Junge Piso’s Cure for Consumption by Louisa Linpamax of Bethany Missouri. It also mentions Axwone, a wet stone for sharpening water’s edge.
Knowledge is praised for its comfort and health benefits when used correctly. The text extols Haan laxative as pure, effective, and well approved by the medical profession, cleansing the liver and bowels without harsh effects, and suitable for daily use.
The Boston Courier reports a fragmentary exchange about a scholar named Hac kins, noting uncertainty if love is real or mere infatuation. The excerpt mentions a 300 weight figure and questions the emotional depth of the attraction.
The Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway announces three harvest excursion trips on August 29 September 10 and 24. Round trip tickets will be sold at about one fare, valid for return on Fridays from September 13 to October. Tickets available through coupon ticket agents or Geo Heafford, General Passenger Agent.
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