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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
3
An advertisement questions whether prohibition reduces drinking and outlines issues about license revenue procurement and access to liquor. It argues appetite cannot be changed by a vote and notes that prohibition does not stop drinking, whether in dry or wet areas.
An old promotional notice urges treating a child’s cough with Dr King’s New Discovery. It promises quick relief, soothing effects, and a guarantee, urging readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist via local newspaper agents and want ads.
Southern Illinois Light and Power Co. presents a proposition to purchase the city’s electric plant and switch to wholesale power with rates for primary and secondary charges, a 10 percent prompt-pay discount, and a plan to extend service from Collinsville to Greenville. The firm asserts annual savings of about 2492.27, compares costs under present steam plant operation, and emphasizes Buy Power versus selling the plant as equivalent financially.
The Troy school board met in regular session with Acting President Watts in the chair. Reports covered treasurer balance and bills, with teachers listed and salaries cited. Election polls for president and two board members set for April 17, with Watts, Lewis as judges and Naylor, Goalby as clerks.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey as quick relief for whooping cough, loosening mucus and soothing throat and lung lining. It recommends keeping it for children’s coughs and colds and lists drugstores to purchase.
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