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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
2
B W Jarvis of the Madison County Press Club and Edithern editorial association issues a weekly column from Market Street by the Square. Kinloch 4 references appear in this edition.
A civic pamphlet from New Britain, Connecticut, urges residents to remove dirt from backyards, send rubbish to dumps, clean cellars and sheds, whitewash walls, burn burnable rubbish, clear alleys, avoid mixing ashes with garbage, plant grass and trees, and maintain cleanliness to prevent fleas sickness and disease. fines may be imposed for violations.
A call for every community to form a public works organization to unite progressive citizens, including those from churches and nonbelievers alike. Small villages reliant on township government need coordinated civic effort, with healthy competition to achieve the best public results.
A Long Island City resident sued over trees damaged by a construction project. A jury awarded 500 dollars, and the judge trebled the damages under New York law, increasing the total recovery for the plaintiff.
The appellate court upheld the trial judge’s action with a verdict of 1500 dollars, rejecting the idea that wood value alone suffices. The piece argues the tree’s landscape value, shade, and beauty exceed lumber worth, predicting future generations may prize mature trees far higher than timber price.
A finished city attracts residents, manufacturers, and visitors. Well-educated children form better citizens and artists. City enterprises like street railways and docks should be owned by the city, seen as good business and statesmanship, shaping the people and the urban color.
The Bulletin recalls an 1888 village election cost of 8.70 with two judges and two clerks paid 2.00 each and stationery 10 cents. Compare to current primary costs as the world moves forward, noting defeated candidates’ doubt and voters’ reckoning with truth.
The Collinsville Herald now publishes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Editor and publisher C. D. Case pledges to engage with the public and business sectors, promising strong outreach if he receives solid support and encouragement.
The Trenton Sun has been sold by T. B. Sullins to Newton Rule who has long served as foreman. Rule is a competent newspaper man and is expected to succeed in his venture.
A humorous yet pointed case emerges as a husband’s habit of dropping twenty dollar gold pieces down his wife’s back becomes a central issue. The wife objects, leading to a novel divorce plea that tests court tolerance for odd financial displays and personal conduct.
Chicago authorities report moral standards improving, with juries now excluding intoxicated individuals from service. The shift signals stricter vetting of jurors to ensure impartial trials and reliable verdicts.
In Troy 38 years ago the saloon of John Diehle was burglarized with the cash drawer robbed of about 30 dollars. A local election elected Ignatius Riggin school director by nine votes over James P. Anderson. The village trustees met to apportion school funds and review six months of teacher records as 105 votes were cast for trustees, with Gustav Vetter chosen president.
A narrator recalls a clerk who shifts careers from express office to insurance, then nursing, noting his mood and manners change with each job. He argues men’s natures are shaped by the business they inhabit, cautioning readers to consider work's influence when choosing a vocation.
A darkly comic tale of a weak husband mocked by a domineering wife who funds her needs with tears and charm. The narrator recalls a man defeated by domestic pressure, his suicide front page news, and a widow who marries for money and security, ending with a life of luxury and sly avoidance of Crown Hill.
Washington report says to avoid fuel shortages the Navy Department directs coal contractors to finish year deliveries ASAP. With 400000 tons left of 750000 for the year and only three months remaining, inventories are low nationwide. Secretary Meyer seeks a 500000 dollar appropriation to expand depots from under 500000 to five million tons capacity.
The fifteenth International Congress on Hygiene and Demography will meet in Washington September 23 to 28 in response to invitations from President Taft and Congress. An extensive health exhibition will run three weeks, with delegates expected from 600 to 700 U S cities and 25 foreign countries. The event aims to standardize hygienic methods nationwide and worldwide, aided by a nine-section program and a vast Potomac Park exhibition hall.
A playful exchange between Frederick and his fiancée focuses on frugality. She objects to sitting on his knees to avoid wrinkling his trousers and the expense of pressing, while he teases about propriety and saving money to build a future fortune.
Clarendon Tex resident recalls his brother’s dramatic recovery from a severe cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery after ten bottles led to full cure. The family has used the remedy for colds with excellent results. Trial bottle offered free at St Kingston’s.
Daniel Peterman, agent, handles listings for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Globe-Daz Democrat Republic Times and Star. Local notices, public announcements, and classified items move through his bureau, connecting readers with civic updates and community events.
A quotation presents charity as the constant companion and perfection of all virtues. It notes that charity endures where virtue remains longest, attributed to Sprat, framing a moral reflection for readers.
A tale unfolds of a woman pressing for affection and marriage, while a gentleman weighs the risk and loyalties. She entices with charm and wit, he resists, then she declares bold plans yet delays, concluding with the line I leave it to you.
A timid Malden woman with two suitors fears their reactions under pressure. One swears in a stressed moment, the other stays silent, and she feels relief at the latter’s restraint. The tale ends with a moral about conflicted desire and improvised conduct.
A fragmentary note references Alm porter and a smoked haw item. The readable text is unclear on context, but suggests a brief mention of a person and a food item in a local column. Further details are unreadable in the supplied OCR snippet.
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