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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
2
The Troy Weekly notes the cyclone season opening across the country and discusses farming worries from frost and pests. It reports postal receipts decline in major cities, comments on New Jersey anti murder publication laws, Troy council improvements, and Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the focal option law in a broad constitutional context.
The postoffice warns newspapers to strictly enforce laws on lucky numbers and raffles. Publishers must avoid content suggesting lotteries or schemes with even a slight chance of lottery. Violations face withdrawal of publication from the mails.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer argues Madison county townships favor saloons and warns prohibitionists that reforms should come from lawful conduct. It says saloon keepers must follow regulations, respect others' rights, and stay within bounds to gain public support for a petition to place the issue on the ballot.
Ordinance No 88 outlines sidewalk construction obligation for landowners in Troy, detailing the sidewalk board’s power to levy special taxes, file tax lists, issue warrants to the city treasurer, and collect assessments to cover construction costs. It specifies enforcement steps, effective date, and official approvals. Also includes an unrelated testimonial for Kodol for Dyspepsia from 1906.
Washington letter notes Congress refused four big warships and proclaims virtue in saving twelve million for pensions while probing presidential prerogatives. The piece contrasts U S navy strength with Japan, mentions Taft potential nomination, Cannon disagreements, and a paper trust inquiry as publishers push for free wood pulp and paper. The St Louis Times subscription detail is included.
An old advertisement notes congratulations to a reader and urges Foley's Kidney Remedy to improve appearance and vitality. It claims cure for backache, nervous exhaustion, and kidney and bladder trouble, urging initiation today. Also mentions wedding invitations at Tur Car.
A trove of 19th century local items from Troy's Weekly Bulletin notes April showers on the week, travels of Lohmeier and Miller to Cedar Keys, a Shelbyville violinist, Joseph Umberger visiting from Harrisburg, a Royal Purple rally planned for May 17 near the depot, a coal miners strike for two cents a bushel, a new ice cream and confectionery business opened in Henderson, partial collapse of Robert Bethmann’s residence foundation, and the marriage of Jacob Clepper to Miss Caroline Miller on the 23rd by Rev D P Cammann of the German Evangelical church.
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