The Croy Weekly Ad Rates and Publication Notice
The notice lists subscription details for The Troy Weekly Croy, published Saturdays. It urges subscribers who do not receive papers regularly to report to the office, notes notices of entertainments charged at regular rates, and states sample copies are free on request. Legal notices should be published via attorneys, with annual and half year rates listed. It includes a phone line and a date of Saturday August 21, 1900.
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Troy
Kaneos
C. F. Cramer
Subscription arrears policy notice at fold margin
A partial notice explains that subscription dates appear after readers' names on the paper and that after one year in arrears the paper may be retained from mailing. It notes Post Office rules and recalls that continuing subscriptions in arrears can be halted, with enforcement varying.
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Post Office Department
Macadam Road Project Advances in Troy Area
The macadamizing of South Men street from the cemstera hill to Vandalia depot is to be completed soon. It marks the first of its kind in Troy and signals broader hard road construction ahead. Winter weather has slowed progress and caused temporary repairs, but a more permanent improvement is planned to reduce dust and improve drainage.
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South Men Street
Cemstera
Vandalia
Troy
Puirt
Suamomder al Adther
Rae
Evi Demeel
Consvillé
Gort
Fragmented OCR News Snippet From Historic Page
A garbled OCR passage references ships, history, and events with names and places obscured. It hints at maritime incidents and a merger discussion, mentioning observers and timelines but contains many unreadable words and unclear subjects.
Commerce Commission Reports Freight Shortage Calm Amidst Market Worries
Readers note a reported shortage in freight costs causing concern about wholesale prices and supply lines. The commission comments on market discomfort while acknowledging limited relief options and a wary outlook for consumer goods. The letter reflects anxiety over evolving transport costs and their impact on commerce.
Taft Hopes New Weight Under Three Hundred Pounds
President Taft seeks a downward weight revision before Congress reconvenes hoping to slide toward a target near 300 pounds. The report notes his efforts to shed excess weight and manage appearances during the period.
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Taft
Congress
Shean
Lost American childhood amid fading circus colors
Fragmentary text recalls a newspaper feature on celebrities and photos from country magazines, mentioning a small boy in grief, a summer tent show, and memories of joyful diversions now fading with time and toward libelous depictions.
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Circus Amd
Hogging Off Corn Yields Hogs Boost Farm Profits
Article reports on using hogs to harvest corn and add value by feeding hogs in field rows. Details include 40 acre plots yielding 35 bushels per acre with 4000 pounds of pork from corn and hogs. additional notes on cattle, prices, and an assurance of Dr. King's New Discovery for health.
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Pred W. Liar
Charles Ridgely
Shadage
Fedors
Penn Noman
Karte
Phscavern
Weather Dogma on Frost Timing Confirms Bird Signals
A fragmented report notes birds or creatures signaling frost timing, asserting humans cannot predict frost times. It describes creatures arriving chirp signals around the same period, implying natural cues align with frost events.
Former Congressman Burron’s Post-Release Real Estate Jets
Former congressman Burron, once jailed in a penitentiary, allegedly earned about $100,000 in real estate ventures after his release. Critics say a person who served in Congress and the penitentiary should learn to make money properly.
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Burron
Nineterttates
Congress
Fragmentary notice from a local fair exposition
A partial OCR reads about an event at an expo with a fair atmosphere. The text mentions Doe and a person named Van Wourseus or TloWoxe, but details are unclear. The fragment hints at a full viewing or participation, with emphasis on experiencing the whole event rather than individual aspects.
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van Wourseus
Scentific American Report On New Fae Yeast Discovery
The Scentific American notes a crew discovery in New Fae involving yeast carried from the Maivy flower. Lucky Senator Aldrish is said to be investigating, with potential implications for brewing practices and regional industry.
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Aldrish
Fragmentary Detroit Free Press quotes on devices and action
A garbled Detroit Free Press excerpt mentions a device for mowing lawns and a vague sequence of actions. The text is hard to parse but hints at testing or using equipment and a moment of striking a rock. Named persons or clear events are not evident.
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Lefe
Detroit Free Press
Fragmented OCR: Obscure Summer Heat Mentioned
A partial OCR fragment notes hot weather and a referent to summer time. No clear events, names, or locations are identifiable beyond a general heat reference.
Advertising is the modern business weapon and lesson
The author argues advertising drives modern commerce and warns against old standstill mindsets. He notes $600 million yearly in publicity reshaping markets, urges knowledge push and creative ads, and cites merchants who succeed by regular advertising in this paper.
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M. J. Corey
County Fair Gossip and Oddities Mixed With Lynchpin Ads
A ragged collage from the county fair scene blends tales of courtship and mischief with comic carnival bits. Vignettes include bets, horse lore, a trick vendor selling tea as whisky, and whispers of luck charms amid a rainy day crowd.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Cuts And Sores
An old advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the supreme healer for boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles promising rapid relief. The copy mentions price and availability at Kingston’s store.
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Bucklen
Earth
Kingston
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