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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
7
A call to handle purchasing of fuel and flour is proposed as a strategy to keep operations smooth. The suggestion argues for buying the finished product instead of raw materials to simplify procurement and ensure stable supply.
A Chicago drug company announces a free 50 cent remedy for bedwetting and urinary control issues in all ages. The advertisement touts a harmless treatment from C H Rowan Drug Co Dept 1889 and urges readers to request the free sample and spread the word.
The Troy Athletics defeated Greenville 15 to 3 last Friday, repeating a prior win over the Greenvillites. Voelker pitched for Troy, while Greenville’s Beutel fanned 12 but supported a lopsided game with 15 Trojan hits including two-baggers by Hess Bryant Moore and a circuit by Stephenson. Umpire Coons drew criticism for flagged calls amid a rough week for the locals. Wannamaugher filled in at third and N Clare moved to right field as Smith remained in right. East St Louis Advertisers meet the Athletes next, with Labor Day games scheduled for Sunday and Monday.
The Adver tisers claim to be the strongest team in East St Louis and two good games are promised. The Maroon Juniors of Collinsville will play the Sunday School League team tomorrow afternoon on Morriss Field.
A first person account of Charley Herzog discovering a young player in Ridgely Maryland and guiding his early career. The narrative covers training, early pay, positions, trials with Reading Tri-State, joining the Athletics, and insights on learning the game beyond basic hitting and fielding.
Bucklen Arnica Salve quickly relieves pain from cuts bruises sprains burns or skin injuries. Clinton Me resident H E Chamberlin touts its chilling claim that it robs injuries of their terrors and extols its healing power and value. Available for 25c at H R Huffendick with a Call subscription offer advertised at one dollar yearly in advance.
A sequence of property deeds records transfers across Madison, Granite City, Nameoki, Edwardsville, and surrounding townships. Transactions include lot and block transfers, tract sales, and mortgage-like deeds with prices ranging from 400 to 42,500 dollars, listing grantees and grantors such as Coudy, Jordan, Zowall, Livingston, Morriss, Bricker, Mombert, Dougherty, Petros, Theuer, Beckwith, Karomitsos, Stoppkotte, Randall, Wright, Fiegenbaum, Ruth, Fahnestock, and others in multiple additions and plats.
The listing shows current prices in Troy for wheat corn oats and various grain products. Also included are prices for flour hay meal and livestock products such as cattle hogs calves sheep spring lambs and poultry and dairy items with per unit measurements.
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