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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
2
A 1915 newspaper fragment rails at blue laws and reformers seeking to curb pleasures such as dancing and cards. It cites Illinois road law, road dragging funds, and a Post Office deficit blamed on World War I, questioning socialist opposition to capital and war.
Some scientists argue humans descended from apes, but the idea does not imply we must return to that lineage. The remark prompts discussion on evolution, science, and what directions humanity should pursue.
Readers debate the framing of the crisis as either a constitutional challenge or a moral disgrace. The phrase The Mexican situation recurs in editorials as commentators weigh political implications, accountability, and potential international reactions.
The author explains that mail order businesses, rooted in English naval co operatives, remain popular with rural farmers. Shares and dividends underpin the system, which evolved from a small clerical use to public ownership. Catalogs educate and entice, making newspaper ads effective when prices are clear.
A sister reads Ruths letter saying she will visit home next week and asks for her white corduroy skirt to be washed using a soap jelly soak and boil method. The family agrees to help, noting Ruths earlier favors and the historical notes span August entries from 1628 onward.
A moral tale contrasts a convict's failed hope for reform with indifferent reformers and a kind stranger who helps him find work. Excerpts note daily learning, Pan-Pacific Exposition coal, costs of killing in modern and Boer Wars, and Mica facts. Also explains Tommy Atkins and Jack Tar nicknames and a playful Paul Revere verse ending with lateness.
The remark notes that success comes when rivals claim falsehoods about you and satirizes peace preachers who resist war to the extent of even avoiding naval oranges.
John M. Rapp, internal revenue collector for the district, reports July totals: penalties 532,247, corporate and individual income tax 31057.82, special tax license 32421.38, opium orders 8.60, tobacco 432.32, cigars 3464.26, oleo stamps 1092.85, beer stamps 9393.28. Overall collections reach 117,786.22.
A short skit features a house contractor and two men debating language and a war in Europe. The exchange ends with a quip about General Sherman and a defensive claim about understanding.
Cough remedy claim touts stopping coughs fast with careful use and avoidance of drafts. The ad asserts Dr King’s New Discovery soothes irritation, checks coughing, and stops it quickly, claiming 45 years of success and a money back guarantee if it fails. A bottle from the druggist is inexpensive and beneficial.
A notice stating that any St. Louis daily or Sunday paper will be delivered promptly by Daniel Peterman, agent, confirming service reach and reliability for subscribers.
Store advertises broad reach for students, offering a free ruler with every 10 cent purchase of school supplies. Includes a note that items cover boy or girl recipients en route, in the classroom, or on the playground.
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