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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
7
The sermon by Rev. Junius B. Remensnyder reflects on the biblical parable of talents, contrasting gifted individuals with the one-talent man. It argues divine purpose behind natural inequalities, urging faithful use of whatever capacity one has. Those who overcome disadvantages can shine in the kingdom of heaven.
A farmer converts land to 160 square rods per acre and tests fertilizer amounts. He finds 3 pounds of bone meal or phosphate per rod yields good, lasting profits, with returns of two to four dollars per invested. The note suggests trial plots with five and eight times the amount to compare results.
A terse notice states the engagement event at Pryer is canceled due to confusion and scheduling issues, leaving participants awaiting clarification and officials assessing next steps.
Women officers of the National Clean Up and Paint Up program rally club members across states to beautify towns. Mrs. Clarence Baxter of St Louis promotes joint efforts with men to improve sanitation and property values, citing Kirksville as a positive example and urging broader adoption.
City Clerk Fred H. Garnet certifies the enclosed Men’s Official Ballot as a true copy for the First Ward voting on April 20, 1915, in Troy Illinois. Similar sworn attestations accompany ballots for the Second and Third Wards by city clerks, confirming accuracy of the ballot content.
A husband who criticized his wife for public activity and buying the old shack was surprised to bid more property than before and became a major donor to the local Clean Up and Paint Up campaign. The piece urges cooperative marketing and competent people in agriculture, promoting want ads and community participation.
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