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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
2
A 1908 Troy Weekly Call piece lampoons the persistent grocery store patron, the nibbler, who samples cheese, crackers, and fruit, discusses issues with staff, and then moves on after a dramatic public tasting, leaving merchants to contend with his habit while the nibbler buys a small tobacco or candy as a show of loyalty.
The text argues that careless land exploitation harms nations and that proper farm boy education is essential. It stresses knowledge of soil, its needs, and long term fertility to avoid depreciation. It laments districts not teaching agricultural fundamentals earlier in schools.
In Carmi, reports say authorities have organized a law and order program with a trained official team to meet incoming trains. The aim is to ensure liquor reaches the proper recipients and is distributed in the correct proportions, reflecting a local focus on regulatory measures.
Each old soldier with a pension will receive a government envelope for returning his voucher each quarter. Previously officers sent many vouchers in one envelope to the pension department, but under the new plan each voucher goes separately, saving postage for the pensioner.
In seeking an electric road for Troy the initial questions are whether residents want it and how strongly they desire it. Until these two points are settled Troy will stay without electric road advantages.
Charles F Gunther a Chicago figure of German lineage rose from clerk to banker and importer in Illinois and Tennessee. He built a historic art collection including Lincoln portraits and Washington documents, served as city treasurer, and led clubs. He seeks a Democratic governorship on a business grounded platform and endorses the Denver platform and Bryan.
The passage notes the party candidates are now retreating to the back, and after the primaries the political situation is expected to calm somewhat.
Quote reflects a skeptic view on universal rights, suggesting that when everyone claims rights without balance, outcomes become predictable and potentially harmful. The remark implies societal strain from universal entitlement.
An obscure classified line touts Fol ey's Kidney Remedy claiming it stops irregularities and cures any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach, urging readers to consult the Classified Ad column for purchase details.
An ad filled OCR text promoting laxatives and kidney tonics suggests appendicitis avoidance through treating constipation. It touts Foley's Orino Laxative as mild with liver and bowels action, Pineules for kidneys as one dose relief, and urges subscription to The Call for growing news circulation.
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