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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
7
The text argues the king and his ministers mirror public opinion, reacting with straightforward, courageous views aligned with the majority. It suggests strong sympathy with the people and predicts a tendency toward dugged optimism, while noting uncertainty about the Prince of Wales during wartime.
A clipped discussion notes pensions may continue long due to long-lived widows from Revolutionary War and 1812 veterans. It cites 44 000 applications, nearly 4 000 granted, with additions of widows from 1812 and Mexican War, and mentions suffering from hunger and pain amid ongoing government coverage.
Mary Swanger of Myerstown, eastern Pennsylvania, models a modern Ruth by doing outdoor farm labor by choice. Visiting Samuel Phillips near Lebanon, she shovel 1500 bushels of corn in 150 minutes and unloads 15 wagon loads of grain into a barn loft, while remaining highly educated and sought after for discussion.
A retired U S Supreme Court justice Gray recalls a Massachusetts high court episode with a Boston lawyer noted for evangelization. The lawyer asked for private argument and faced a curt reply from the court after using a gospel verse on his letterhead as a legal citation.
A Junkyard of horse lore argues the animal mixes maniac and idiot traits. A Chanute hotel porter recalls a mare that went crazy after a rooster’s crow, killing two children, while a Canton liquor ad touts Ballard’s Snow Liniment with mock dialect claims.
In Nellore district of the Madras presidency the Yannili tribe is depicted as primitive and near-savage. The report notes forest-dwelling life, animistic beliefs, hunting and fishing methods, almost raw meat eating after slight heating, cobra handling, snake venom resistance lore, and a unique fire-making friction method using two sticks and improvised tinder.
An expert notes balking in horses stems from improper breaking and handling when young. High-strung or ill-tempered horses balk. humane, patient methods work better than punishment. Use calm clues, pause to adjust harness, tap a shoe, offer a treat, and avoid harsh measures. most balks fade with careful, temporary steps.
James Gordon Bennett helped start polo in the United States. A 1878 dinner at his New York residence drew notable guests, ponies from Texas were imported, and early games were played at a Dickel Riding academy and Jerome Park. Also includes a testimonial for Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and notices for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Snow Liniment.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer essay argues parks should be open to the public with reasonable regulations. It cites Central Park soil exhaustion and notes other cities allow roaming, picnics, and gatherings without permanent grass damage. Proper soil nourishment and cautious park management are urged to balance freedom with turf preservation.
W A Greer of McConnellsville Ohio reports three years of treatment by food doctors for piles and fistula failing, Budkten's Arnica Salve cured in two weeks. The salve, claimed to cure burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum piles or no pay, 25c at S Kingston's drug store.
Bargains include watches and locks from 85c to 5950. Tinware set 12 pieces for 1.00 with dish pan wash basin 10 qt bucket coffee pot and similar items. Glassware and souvenir cups offered as gifts. Fleece lined underwear for children. School supplies games clothing and more.
Dr F Be Linder announces permanent relocation of his dental practice to Troy with office on Clay Street opposite J W Garnet’s. Hours are 8 to 11 a m and 1 to 6 p m.
F. W. Zanders, physician and surgeon, maintains office at his residence on West Market Street with phone Kinloch 17.
L A Richardson Auctioneer Marine Illinois solicits engagements throughout the city or province by phone or mail. Dates and terms arranged. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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