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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
2
The Call publishes a holiday magazine edition of thirty six pages filled with reader interest. Local merchants fund much of the issue in advertising and Santa letters abound as the paper enters its sixteenth year under current management.
The 1910 census shows seventy of Missouri’s 144 counties declined in population over ten years, a pattern likely mirrored in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and possibly Indiana and Ohio. The piece blames western real estate boomers for overhyped growth stories and urges regional papers to curb such advertising, citing Los Angeles as an example of free nationwide promotion.
A call for collective effort among residents and merchants to unite for local prosperity. The speaker urges cooperation, fair dealing, and shared gains, noting that rivals expanding business can benefit all through united effort and honest service.
John J. Dunnegan of Shenandoah Iowa rose from the lowest station to one of the highest in the state after being elected to the Iowa State Senate amid great odds. He spent three of his early childhood years in a North Carolina poorhouse after being left without parents at age three.
The American Red Cross proposes soliciting a dime from every resident in each American city to establish an endowment fund for immediate relief work. The organization cites its pivotal role in disaster relief and urges broad support from the public.
The fragment hints at a centenarian figure connected to Joliet and Orasmus Page with a claim about a 101 year old man regularly on duty at railway depots when trains arrive. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
A brief fragment notes a long serving tradesman who has sustained his livelihood through a constant craft for 20 years. The text reflects morning routines and the steady grind of daily work that defines his life.
The Highland Leader quotes a pointed remark that many Illinois towns bog down in census figures and only need a few good people to make a town flourish. The text suggests national decline is offset by local effort.
The Call's exchange table notes the Highland Leader published by C. T. Kurz as the first holiday number. It ran eight pages with a colored cover and drew strong advertising patronage.
A barber shop in Alton was burglarized one night this week. All items were taken except the barber chair. Police believe the burglar carried off as much as possible and planned to return for the rest.
The report says the odds of Santa delivering an electric road to Troy are no better this year than last. Residents hope by next Christmas they will be dodging cars instead of dealing with the current delays.
A fragment-like line scene reflects a danger of firearms with a quip about father and Christmas. The text hints at a reading or dialogue piece focusing on gun safety and seasonal context. No clear event, person, or organization identified.
A collage of witty asides on weather and modern life, noting a January thaw setup, U S pride in the Missouri mule, deer hunting, poets snowed in, a Dixie tune still heard, and Queen Alexandra's simple living as a contrast to royal cooks.
A clipped remark suggests flying is practical and Earth exploration advances unlocks, with a playful note that perpetual motion looms as the next year’s question. The line hints at progress in aviation and exploration while joking about impossible machines.
A fragment from a Christmas themed exchange shows a couple debating paid for presents and Santa. A child asks where turkeys come from, with a joke about a tramp and a stolen bird. The tone mimics seasonal humor and family dialogue from a newspaper feature.
A concise want ad appears in The Call highlighting a unique request. It seeks a specific item or service, reflecting the paper’s brisk, compact classifieds style and urging quick response from readers.
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