Brief News Notes and Local Industrial Updates
A collection of short items reports payrolls paid at Brookside Mill and Brick Co. workers, a license issued to George H. W. Ven and Miss Marie Dillin, weekly shows for Linney at Effingham Steam Laundry, and shipments for Parker steam laundry. Madison Coal Co. upgrades cost about 75000 with Mine Nos. 3 and 4 at Glen Carbon. Madison County Medical Society plans a September 8 meeting at Edwardsville. Aton Buildens’ Supply quarry at Alton operates at night with lamps. Brookside Mine temporarily closed for two weeks of shaft repairs. Arthur McCarrot of Troy moves to Greenwood Arkansas, John Bender wins a Madison County drawing at Seattle.
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Etaticenery Department
Brookside Miiie
Prog Press Brick Co
St. Tonis
George HW
Marie
Dillin
Granite Cony
Lowill
Linney
Effingham Steam Laundry
A. R. Snodgrass
Collinsville
Kiebold & Co
Madison County Medical Society
Edwardsville
Aton Buildens
Alton
Brookwide
Arthur McCarrot
Troy
Willburton
Okla
Greenwood
Ark
John Bender
Marine
Pal
Seattle
Bender
Madison County
Book No 4 for Women Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr. Shoop's Night Cure suppositories claiming soothing antiseptic relief for asthma and other ailments. The offer says the book is free and provides Dr. Shoop's Racine Wisconsin address.
City Council Adjourns After Bond Ordinance Vote Troy Ill 1909
The Troy council met August 12 1909 after adjourning August 6. Mayor Busse presided with Aldermen Peterman Norbury Bent a and Gornket absent Schott and Sthenathans. Ordinance No 94 to issue bonds of 2000 for Main and Mill street work was discussed and votes suspended then approved. Also reports on local incidents and health concerns followed with notices of a railroad victim and malaria warnings.
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Troy
Ill
Rom
Onder Ty
Busse
Raleal
Presen
Iiss Terk
Mill Street
Lacy
Peterman
Norbung
Gernidt
Beitei
Norbury
Chris. Busse
W. Oj. Vetter
Court House Items and Highland Fair Listings
A long garbled legal and land transfer list is followed by a feature on the Highland county fair. The notice details deeds, lot transfers, and property descriptions in Edwardsville and Collinsville, with prices. It then extols Lindendale Park’s county fair, noting vendors, entertainment by the Mario Trio and Koch Concert Band, and free access to attractions over four days. The piece ends with an advertisement for Dr Shoop’s Restorative and a local druggist.
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U Highland
Tair
Uelbiamd Waig Association
Cpenutaez
Lindendale Park
Noriats
Amd Gelttieni
Tigh Aivers
Mario
The Crime of Idleness in a Humble Ad Tone
A Vintage style ad notes idleness as trouble for anyone and touts Dr King's New Life Pills to banish liver troubles and build health. Mentions 25¢ at 8. Kingston's. Also references Wick Bros school books and supplies with an ad pointer on another page.
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Wick Bros
A. B. C. Baseball Loss to St Jacob Cubs
The A B C team of this city lost to the St Jacob Cubs last Sunday by 3 to 1 in a well played game witnessed by a large crowd. Voelker and Stephenson did the battery for the Cubs with Voelker striking out 11 and allowing four hits. Weather was cooler but warm, with a big Labor Day race meet planned at Center Grove track by Edwardsville Driving Club. Also notes the death of Mrs Joe Fisher Cubham, wife of Senator She iy M. Milviam, in Washington.
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St. Jacob Cubs
Prolmis
Voelker and Stephenson
Henderson
St. Jacob
Abtl -Po AE
Liefelier
Rfow
Buchmiller
Mantfielb
L. Buehmiller
Grimm
Ero Schoeek
E. Grimm
L. Moores
Davis
Hh. Buehmiller
Schoeek
Voelker
Moore
Voeaker
Cubs
BE. Grimm
H. Grimm
Belcher
Wil
Pitsher
Staffen
Wartlel
KL. Buchmister
H.grimm
Raber
A.B. Cc
AI Cubs
Labor Day
Center Grave Track
Edwardsvide Driving Can
Mars
Joe Fisher Cubham
She Iy M. Milviam
Washington
PD. C
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Dr Shoop Headache Tablets advertise blood pressure cure
An advertisement claims pain anywhere is caused by blood pressure and promotes Dr Shoop Headache Tablets as a quick, safe remedy. The copy asserts the tablet shifts blood away from pain centers, easing headaches, and even menstrual pain, sleeplessness, and bruises in about 20 minutes, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. Shoop
Troy Illinois Bonds For Macadamizing South Main and Mill Streets
Ordinance No 04 authorizes the city of Troy to borrow 2000 USD to pay part of the cost of grading and macadamizing South Main and Mill streets. Four bonds of 500 USD each at 5 percent interest are issued with May 1 dates from 1917 to 1920. City to advertise bids and redeem after five years, with pledges to tax for interest and principal over twenty years.
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Troy
Illinois
South Main
Mill
City of
A. C. Powell
Ilinois
Ilinois, That the Sum of Two Thousand Dollars Be Borrowed By Said City of
City of Troy
Finance Committee
Madison County
United States of America
Madison
Main Street
Mill Street
General Assembly
State of
Troy Illinois bond coupon and bond payment notice
A misread city document shows Bond N 19 related interest payable May 1 at the City Treasurer in Troy Illinois. The notice details coupon form and appropriation to pay principal and interest with city revenues levied on taxable property. The City Council enacts funds totaling 2925 dollars to cover mature bonds.
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Troy
Madison County
Ilinois
Illinois
Biscay
America
Wanted ad column appeal to all readers
A bold notice invites all readers to try an advertisement in this column describing it as cheap and effective. The prompt signals an open call for submissions to fill the page with notices or small ads.
For Sale Baiby go cart with top
Sale notice for a Baiby go cart with top offered by Dr. D. Schott. Also lists a seven foot canvas tent and a rubber tired survey item described as good and bargain priced by J. Gebauer. Indicates immediate take.
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Dr. D. Schott
Wm. Tilley
Gebauer
Call newspaper wants ads through The Call stationery
Found a place to make your wants known cheaply and effectively call on or write The Call. Local view post cards are available in The Call's stationery department.
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Call’s
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Fouth
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Elott
Adams Express Co
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P.M. Davidson
J. J. Brown
Journal of, the Council
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Potomac
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Highland—Welland Athletics
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