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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
2
The Call marks nine years serving Troy with local news and features. It celebrates progress, independence, and commitment to right and justice while inviting advertisers with broader circulation. The annual message pledges steady improvements and faithful reporting for the coming year.
The text extols the American farmer as the wealthiest and most pivotal figure, noting he supports railroads, ships, and global commerce. It cites census figures, compares farm value to vast trusts, and argues farmers drive national income and living costs, urging newspapers to back public welfare like a robust good roads movement. It also promotes local advertising in Troy via The Cart Christmas Number.
A sharp lament on inconsistent spelling reform and graft. The author argues that changing spellings in every city will not heal corruption or improve business interests and warns of widecast implications for towns and commerce.
The Washington letter from Nov 26 1903 notes an era of good feeling in Congress under Speaker Cannon and Williams as tariff debates unfold. It reports on Cuban reciprocity looming for Dec 26 and Panama Canal treaty ratification ahead, plus the Colombia Panama dynamic, and ongoing postal fraud investigations with calls for resignations and possible policy changes.
The notice urges prudent housewives to replenish Chamberlains Cough Remedy for winter use, claiming prompt relief when started at first cold signs and noting safety for children. It features S Kingston as seller and promotes the product as pleasant to take and effective.
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