25 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1913
Page
1
The Call discontinues all subscriptions one year in arrears per postal rules. If your mangin or wrapper shows APR. 127 or later, your sub is in arrears and no longer at second class postage. Pay promptly to avoid missed copies.
The April 1 township election showed voters favor continuing hard road building. Officials should propose a special election to avoid suspending the work, as many offer their services free of charge. The move aims to maximize taxpayer benefit and community progress while avoiding costly delays.
The Times editorial urges Alton to avoid endless starting and not finishing ventures. It stresses that real work lies in sustaining effort, meeting opposition, and pushing plans to completion, rather than quitting when progress stalls. It calls for perseverance and steady momentum.
The Good Government League in Illinois steps up activity on the initiative and referendum amendment. It argues the public deserves full information before any change to the state's form of government is adopted.
Fragmented notes and editorial quips cover efforts for fair political presentation, a drastic Ohio libel measure, and a Beall tale of theater seats. Other items discuss Illinois road funding, poultry governance, a Jersey City butter seizure, a midge mosquito joke, and Dooley’s policy quip.
The piece argues that determination, not heredity or privilege, is the root of true success. It cites Demosthenes, Martin Luther, Carnegie, and James Gordon Bennett to show how decisive resolve overcame humble beginnings and adversity.
The Washington News Letter discusses a possible early July adjournment if the tariff bill moves swiftly through the House while Senate debates sugar and wool protections. It notes Panama Canal Zone coal space requests by fifteen German lines, preparations for the San Diego Exposition, and the political dynamics under Chairman Underwood as he steers the bill through objections.
A humorous old piece notes that dogs show intent with teeth and growl while a boy mocks with a nose wiggle. In contrast a man can be friendly then turn hostile after a meeting, shaking hands buying a drink and praising you before silent backhanded jabs outside.
The piece argues readers ignore ads unless they are attractive and worth reading. Habits drive newspaper use and ad comprehension, with readers skimming for news and advertisers needing to craft ads that catch casual glances, inform, and compel full reading. Department store and car ads succeed by delivering news value.
A brief hopeful note from a columnist reflects that every effort bears a cost, yet a fresh ray of optimism emerges for newspaper readers and industry outlook.
A column by Gabe Toots vents on social quirks and politics in a folksy voice. He mocks lengthy obituaries for police officers versus professors, laments debates sparked by ignorance, and skewers public manners from court life to lap lunches, ending with reflections on masculine behavior.
Sterling mayor salary cut to 36. Mendota council row. Eleanor Wheeler aged 89 burned at her farm home near here while tending bonfire. Long Point widow, 86, burned to death at home during weed burning. Dr. B Leo Leopold from Belleville dismissed from UI for participating in a student talent play. J H Collins retires as city schools superintendent after twenty years. Former State's Attorney John H Wayman dies from self-inflicted gunshots. Fifth suicide attempt by Michael Sellera ends in death and jail fire. sheriff injured while rescuing him. Raymond Simpson, 11, drowns at a pond near Lee Center. Grandma Cox, 106, dies at Soldiers' and Ballora's Widow Home in Wilmington. Governor announces appointments to southern Illinois penitentiary trustees and Lake County public administrator. Oscar Haines identified after beheading accident on rail line near Stewart. Jacksonville hosts state school for the blind concert. John E Thomas dies at 72. longtime railroad postal clerk.
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