Earth Road Drag Bulletin Promotes Cheap Drag Method
The Illinois State Highway Commission issues its first bulletin The Earth Road Drag urging use of inexpensive drags to improve road conditions. It describes split log and plank drag designs costing 3 to 4 dollars, with instructions and theory, urging taxpayers to stop yearly plowing and scraping and test the drag this season.
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Illinois State Highway Commission
Troy
State Highway Commission
Bulletin
Another Mail Order Echo Exposes Sears Adulteration Case
A Minnesota paper reviews Sears, Roebuck case for pure food law violations. Evaporated cream shipped into Minnesota was adulterated, wild cherry phosphate had coal tar lye, Imperial cheese carried borax, jellies and jams used glucose with artificial coloring and flavoring. The piece condemns mail order houses as robbing patrons and cites weight and quality sacrificed for low prices.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Windy City
Minnesota
Townsmen Send Money to Chicago Houses, Harbor Local Discontent
The piece condemns Troy and nearby residents for funding Chicago houses, deeming it improper and showing loyalty to outsiders over home pride. It also complains about a failed law, legal confusion, and local criticism of street conditions, contrasting Highland's dust problem with neighboring mud streets and praising sprinkling efforts.
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Troy
Chicago
Illinois Climatological Service replaces Weekly Crop Bulletin
Beginning this week the department of state government once focused on statistics about agriculture and weather is renamed as the Illinois Section of the Climatological Service of the Weather Bureau. The new Weekly Weather Bulletin will replace the former Weekly Crop Bulletin, with the crop feature eliminated and weather data presented in more complete detail.
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Illinois
Climatological Service
The
Weather Bureau
Rock Island Mayor Crisis Triggers City Hall Row
Tearing of rail track ordered by the mayor at Rock Island sparks a city hall crisis as aldermen pass a resolution accusing the mayor of erratic impulsive and irresponsible conduct causing mortification at home and ridicule abroad.
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Rock Island
Towns Benefit From Diverse Labor Interests
The piece notes the importance of various labor employing enterprises beyond mining to steadier town spirits and revenue. A one industry town suffers during long strikes or lockouts, while diversified towns avoid dull periods and maintain enterprise activity.
Municipal election Tuesday to choose alderman in each ward
The upcoming municipal election promises a calm contest with one alderman elected per ward. Voters are urged to consider the best candidates, though opinions differ, and to think carefully before casting a single vote.
Westward surveyors quiet as interurban line advances
The corps surveying the proposed long-distance interurban electric trolley road has lately gone silent at several progression points along the line. Why the lapse in reports remains unclear, prompting questions about further delays or renewed activity.
Trojan line extension to Troy lingers in spring
In spring the Trojan's fancy returns to the proposed but delayed East St. Louis and Suburban electric line to Troy. The piece questions whether, like love, the project will eventually proceed and find a path forward.
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East St. Louis & Suburban
Troy
Trojans Call For More Labor Employing Enterprises
The town voices patience yet seeks more labor oriented enterprises to boost growth. Residents question whether new factories and workshops will arrive to create jobs and revive the local economy.
Hen Takes Active Stand Against Beef Trust
The hen is described as assisting in the fight against the beef trust in a forceful, persistent manner. The remark portrays a humorous, vivid image of advocacy and civic zeal by an unexpected actor in the dispute.
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Beef'trust
Boom the split log drag for Troy and vicinity
A local commission orders urgent road maintenance in Troy and nearby areas. Crews are to use a split log drag to clear debris and improve passage after recent storms. Residents expect quicker travel as crews work to restore normal routes.
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Troy
Washington Letter on Railroad Rate Bill Tactics in Congress
The piece details White House efforts to push railroad rate legislation, including talks with Republican and Democratic senators, potential reconciling efforts with Tillman and Bailey, and debates sparked by Senator Bailey. It notes Mayor Dunne backing federal control via ownership of traction lines, Elkins opposing the bill, and Root’s private South American trip plans. It also reports Mrs. Roosevelt returning to Washington with her children and Mrs. Longworth’s reduced social role and ambivalence toward entertaining in the capital.
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White House
Tillman and Bailey
South Carolina
Tillman
Senate
Bailey
Dolliver
Aldrich
E. F. Dunne
Chicago
Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Congress
Dunne
League of American Municipalities
Senator Elkins
Elkins
Root
Chile
Peru
South America
Panama
South American
Taft Party
Roosevelt
Cuban
Longworth
Blennings
What Lewis Will Do in Post Office Fight and Ventures
I G Lewis of St Louis has the receiver removed from his mail order bank and has introduced a House bill demanding a full investigation into the post office department to learn why a fraud order was issued against him. He plans a dollar a day daily for circulation among women and denounces the government while soliciting farmer support for rehabilitation of the bank and his publications.
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I. G. Lewis
St. Louis
House of Representatives
Post Office Department
Try, Try Again Defeated Candidates Read Advice
Defeated candidates in last Tuesday's election might gain consolation from the thought that when several seek one office someone must be disappointed. If you are outside the breastworks, bandage your wounds with the reflection that it might have been worse and be ready next time to offer reasons why you should not be the fellow to get left.
Credit Where Due Sorenzo Blade
The Christian Herald has sent fifty thousand dollars to famine sufferers in Japan as credit to newspapers and individuals praised for mobilizing public donations. The piece notes broad acknowledgment of charitable efforts and the public’s role in relief.
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The
Christian Herald
Japan
Split log drag improves Greenville streets and more
Greenville notes praise for recent street work using the split log drag. The item also touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, sold by S. Kingston, for burns boils and skin issues. Additional lines advertise wedding invitations and Tar Call stationer samples with ink that writes right.
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Greenville
EE. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
S. Kingston
Gebauer Heirs Trustee Notice for Jacob Gebauer Estate
John C Gebauer as trustee for the heirs Pepiteen and devisees of Jacob Gebauer deceased appears in the public notice seeking probate actions and related filings for the estate. The document names the heirs and outlines steps for claims and administration under probate law.
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John C. Gebauer
Pepiteen and Devisees
Jacob Gebauer
Troy Illinois Aldermen Election Notice 1906
Notice to citizens that on Tuesday April 17 1905 an election will be held in Troy Madison Illinois to elect one Alderman in each of the First Second and Third Wards. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm at August Drolls Building Meiners Sample Room and City Hall. City Clerk R. Wison dated April 3 1906.
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Jarvis
Troy
Phree
Carney Lot
Clay and
Dewey Streets
Said
City of Troy
Illinois
Mary A. Hulme
Jacob Gebaauer
Rudolph Hoge
County of
Madison
Droll
Meiner
Hingis
A. D
R. Wson
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B. W. Jarvis
Hainvis
Tue
Troy Verxig Cann
Rina
Eda Geom
Madison County
Highland Journal
Highland
Washington, D. C
Lewis
General Merchants’ Review
Bunker Hill
Sorenzo Blade
Tar Calv
City of
August Droll’s
Meiners
City Hall
Pititen
A. R. Horsley
Julius Taake
Pnan Pawt
Fr. F. Miller
Iken
A. F. Seligman
F. B. Linder
R. L. Dawson
Rustee
How Bonner
Robert Bonner
Bonner
Philadelphia Bulletin
Dr. King
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