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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
2
The Troy Weekly printed on Market Street issues notices and entertainment ads at regular rates. Subscribers are urged to report missed copies and legal notices should be sent through attorneys. sample copies available on request. Communications and remittances to The Troy Weekly.
The article explains that the date your subscription is paid is printed after your name on the wrapper and that payments must be current to avoid the paper becoming one year in arrears. It notes Post Office Department rules and The Call’s policy to discontinue mailing when accounts reach one year past due.
The Troy reading of municipal elections cites typical strife, old friendships fractured, and mutual distrust across parties. The Globe-Democrat editorial notes rare campaigns every four years to avoid widespread ill will, while St Louis and Collinsville examples show the push for reform. The piece advocates the commission plan to curb politicized appointments and emphasize merit.
The piece notes that in Collinsville a city election carries heavy civic weight comparable to a presidential contest, raising questions about whether such disruption is worth the expense and whether other communities should rethink election cost and impact.
The text outlines a proposal where members pledge to drag roadsides near their land for a year. If a farmer refuses, the road remains unworked, aiming to unite farmers, improve road conditions, and spur rapid, collective action across townships.
In a move reflecting traditional church decorum, a Massachusetts church resolves that women attending services should remove their hats. The note cites Saint Paul while acknowledging varied opinions on modesty and head coverings.
Representative Michael S Link of Madison county introduces a new law on township organization. The current law cited as site U87T4 is seen as outdated and in need of revision to meet modern needs and conditions.
Citizens urged to unite for a city spring cleanup of municipal premises. Regardless of election results, the plan calls for removing rubbish and beautifying streets and public spaces to improve the town.
A rural correspondent for a leading farm journal observes automobiles becoming common yet asserts no fear that horses or pole-cutting will be relegated to obscurity. He stresses continued relevance of traditional farming methods alongside new transport.
A cold snap has interrupted spring and the general public anxiously awaits the old prediction that the peach crop may be killed. The passage notes concern over potential agricultural impact and public anticipation.
The Gas Jet, a new Kansas newspaper in the gas belt, debuts with a clever name. The town dares not blow its cover and aims to deliver local news with a punchy tone.
A verse filled Easter elevates the mood with imagery of light and renewal. The poem speaks of new world joys and spiritual reassurance as dawn returns. An advertisement follows for Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee with a silver plated coffeepot strainer and free health book, praising taste health economy and ease of use.
Washington notes that only the tariff and census bills will be considered this session as the Senate pushes toward expeditious action on the Payne bill. Leadership around Aldrich remains strong while opposition to inheritance taxes and tea duties continues, with President Taft warning voters over tea and coffee duties. The Ways and Means seeks amendments removing duties on tea and coffee. An inquiry into advertising schemes misusing army and naval names prompts possible action with Justice and Post Office backing. Debate over a national commission on drugs foods and alcohol divides Senate opinion on centralized control and the scope of commissions.
Greenville advocates urge a forward path with a progressive internal improvements policy and conservative business judgment to sustain growth. The message stresses no backward steps and calls for unity to develop Greenville commercially and intellectually under current leadership.
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