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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
Editorial note from the Madison County Press Club set in Troy Illinois. Public notice announces Friday publication cadence and postal transmission details for second class mailing. KINLOCH 4
The Call marks its nineteenth year of existence with optimism about growth and future missions. The current management reflects on eighteen years of service to Troy, noting dedication, evolving format, and plans for improvements as volume changes begin.
Cross of the Fertility League argues the American farmer must adopt machine era methods to boost yields on smaller tracts. He contrasts European hand labor with U.S. practice, urging better farm methods, pre-training, and county agents to spread knowledge for efficient, high-yield farming.
The text extols farm demonstrators or county agents to teach scientific farming, boost soil health, cut production costs, raise profits, and shorten labor through brain power. It argues the Lever bill will lift poorer farmers, raise all to the current average, and views showing plans as essential to reach dormant farmers. It notes Madison county court sessions and Edwardsville city events sparking local amusement.
The Call notes the president's address delivered Tuesday to Congress. It promises discussion of grave matters and recommended legislation, outlines policy toward Mexico, and covers many other subjects. A careful perusal keeps readers informed on current governmental affairs.
Wednesday marked the 95th anniversary of Illinois admission to the union with plans already taking shape for a statewide centennial celebration. Springfield will host a major event and counties across the state are slated for similar observances.
Washington notes report the White House cat Fuzzy is seriously ill and taken to a cat hospital. The Wilson family faces a sharp rise in public scrutiny as political currents hint at evolving aristocratic perceptions.
The final total for completing the Panama Canal is estimated near 375 million dollars, which roughly equates to about four dollars per person in the current U S population.
A witty note compares the moon’s two week cycle to men’s recovery times, joking that many men can outpace the moon in such matters and recover in half the period.
A small child’s belief in Santa yields a family moment of gentle wonder as an evening unfolds with a catalog read aloud, prompting reflection on imagination and holiday traditions without cynicism.
The poem argues that great men gain obedience through bold leadership. It cites Cheops Caesar and Rubicon crossing as examples, then asserts the world thrives when guided by a strong, chosen captain. The speaker names Clark McAdams as the one to lead, claiming every plan hinges on decisive authority.
HARLAN READ rails against social fashion and deference as a theft of intellect. He urges individuals to think independently, resist inherited creeds, and reject costly conformity, claiming true happiness comes from a willful, self directed mind.
A motivational piece urges resilience and self belief. It argues failure is not final if you persist, warning against ego and despair while praising grit, effort, and timing as judges. It notes public perception masks private struggle and champions continuing despite knockdowns.
Washington reports that the Mexican oil dispute drives the conflict, with British Earl Cowdray and the Waters-Pierce Standard Oil interests clashing over concessions. The Senate hearings trace Diaz era grants to Pearson and Waters-Pierce, Madero’s uneasy reforms, and Huerta’s recognition, as Europe and America weigh involvement. Fifty years of oil influence threaten to pull nations into war, with peons fighting for land while foreign giants seek undisputed control.
The county board and the special courthouse committee agree to withhold the successful designer's identity until December 10. If they keep the secret it will be a notable feat, otherwise the saying about women and secrets may be revived. The Madison County Medical Society is holding its annual meeting at Alton today.
Odd compendium of jokes and brief items. A ten year old recounts a skating mishap with her sister and a nerve wracking reveal. Scattered quips follow about a lumberman’s bottle of provisions, a Texas donkey helper, a Mary with a cold, a barber shaving a clergyman, and timeless maxims on work and ambition.
An old advertisement warns that constipation poisons the body and promises Dr King’s New Life Pills will relieve constipation headaches and other troubles. The claim is endorsed by H R Huffendick and urges readers to try the product.
Daniel Peterman, agent, filed notices and brief updates for local outlets including St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Globe-Democrat detailing agency activities, public notices, and upcoming deadlines. The items emphasize community matters and small-business referrals across multiple dates and venues.
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