13 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
1
A garbled line references date margins and a collation to the paper. It mentions accounts, payment, and resewsals made promptly to ensure copies. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear proper nouns or events.
The article describes Judge Streuber as Probate Judge of Highland, noted for marriages and public comment on divorces. It recalls press coverage of his outspoken stance, his notoriety across the country, and a Red Cross tuberculosis fight with nurses and dispensaries. The piece highlights fundraising, educational efforts, and the push to buy charity seals.
A fragmented reader question page covers topics from Gerryman dert meaning to political districting, notable figures like Nathaniel Lee, John Rennie, and Alexander Hamilton, plus trivia on capital punishment, Haiti, Wisconsin high point Rib Hill, the Savannah steamship, the Malthusian doctrine, Volapuk, and presidents’ church memberships.
A concerned reader cautions that Christmas tree fires rival Fourth of July blazes and urges safer practices. Switch to electric lights, noncombustible decorations, and close adult supervision of children to prevent devastating home losses.
There is talk of launching a novel business in New York that will grow butterflies of all varieties with a focus on brilliant colors and decorative appeal. The venture aims to supply women who wish to display butterflies in parlors and conservatories, adding a fashionable, whimsical touch to society.
A historical passage argues that experience is costly but vital, noting that many learn best only by personal tuition while others profit from others’ experiences. It urges judging others’ lessons scientifically by facts and outcomes, not fear, and measuring health and effort by results rather than by others’ failures.
Washington letter reports the sixty-second congress opening with Speaker Clark using gavels twice as the House and Senate organize. It notes the death of Vice President Sherman and two senators, and outlines the fiscal year 1913–14 budget request totaling 823 million dollars, plus proposed pensions for future ex presidents and a constitutional term limit, with other measures on postal service funding and free city mail delivery.
A garbled passage discusses safety rules for families during holidays. It mentions parents and children and contrasts protective duties with the behavior of adults at gatherings.
Rev G L Morrill of Minneapolis used two chorus girls from a local theatre as a live illustration during last Sunday sermon. This 4dirst performance of its kind leaves uncertain impact on church versus theatre attendance. The Bond County Poultry and Pet Stock Association hosts its first annual show December 24 to 27 in Greenville at the old National Bank building with cash premiums rib bons and five silver cups worth ten dollars each among about 125 other prizes.
There is a lull in road condition discussions locally this season as officials note the roads are reportedly in good shape. Citizens are urged to remain patient and await upcoming meetings for any new discussions.
Belleville lawmaker Charles A. Karch pledges to file a bill in the next legislature to prohibit interracial marriage citing the marriage of Jack Johnson to a white woman as motive. He predicts an electric road project may advance, with future utility works near his district.
A reader jokes about the familiar quip that Christmas comes but once a year and notes that, aside from children, most fathers think about it only annually.
Electric light wires on Main Street in Waterloo will be placed in an arc around, according to reports, and the unsightly poles will be removed. Good idea.
Observers note the town's gradual decline while many read about the famous battle at Adrianople. The piece contrasts distant history with ongoing local changes and hints at broader social economic pressures affecting residents.
A witty adage notes that the sting of romantic letdown outweighs the sorrow of a troubled marriage. The saying reflects courtship era sentiment, contrasting idealized love with practical life.
A brief note highlights the current trend of writing in support of Santa Claus in local politics. The snippet reflects festive civic engagement and a spike in Santa themed votes.
A nostalgic verse recalls the days of barn raisings when neighbors came together to help build and repair. It calls for an old time bee to gather the community and lend a hand, preserving the shared labor and goodwill of rural life.
Secretary Wilson reports the 1912 farm wealth production totaling 9,532,000,600 dollars, including crop and livestock outputs. The figure, based on census wealth items, marks the most productive year in U.S. history and exceeds prior valuations by more than a factor of two.
A friend asks Bill for advice on hiding a drinking episode from his wife. Bill suggests not going home until the next morning, presenting a blunt plan to avoid immediate confrontation. The exchange uses plain dialogue to reveal practical, if unwise, guidance.
The Realistic Editor quips he could not catch the drift of the poet's verse about beautiful snow. The exchange between poet and wife frames a witty literary moment with a playful jab at criticism.
In a sharp exchange the celebrity is described as having a notably dramatic career while a socialite reacts with astonishment. The dialogue hints at whispered rumors and public intrigue surrounding fame and reputation.
Hundreds of armed hounds from Danville and Georgetown hunted without success for a man who waylaid and attacked Miss May Thomas, 16, daughter of M. Thomas, vice-president of the United Mine Workers. She fought off her assailant but suffered a broken wrist and cannot describe him. State contracts for printing, binding, and coal for the next two years were awarded by the board of state contract commissioners to Illinois State Journal, Illinois Printing, H. W. Rokker, and Colvin Coal Company.
A 12 foot coal vein was reached in the new North mine at Christopher east of Duquoin. The find is among the thickest in the coal field. Surface equipment construction began soon after the discovery, promising quick start of operations. Hauling will be done by electric motors. mules will not be used.
Springfield Illinois railroad and warehouse commission hears appeal from Illinois Central Coal operators traffic bureau over alleged coal car shortage. The railroad cited for failing to supply enough equipment for coal movement. Case taken under advisement.
Springfield reports Auditor McCullough issued permit to John Stewart James Meredith George Reeves Harrison Mathewson Mary G Warne Elsie Warne Gray A T Mathewson and R A Richmond to organize Kane County Bank and Trust Company at Eldurn Kane County. Capitalization set at 50000 dollars with a twenty five year charter tenure.
A Springfield report says Democrat strength in the state senate may shrink by one vote as Kent Be. Keller of Ava Jackson County is ineligible to sit. Keller, the Democratic nominee, has not resided in the thirty fourth district for the two years required by the constitution.
Federal officers uncovered a moon shiner’s illicit still in Springfield. Nicholas Posta was arrested. whiskey and a distillery were found at his home. He claimed Austria allowed such experiments but denied violating the law. Wheeler Says Wife Killed Les Rockford.
Perry Bank of Perry dynamited. A witness Charles Connor fired at by robbers who fled in a buggy with about 1600 dollars. Nearby at Cardiff near Pontiac an engine jumped the track and set the Wabash passenger shed ablaze, destroying fourteen stock cars and burning four fine stock cars. In Quincy priests condemned the practice of throwing rice and shoes at weddings. Illinois Supreme Court refused to reopen Chicago saloon license case, annual renewals required.
The excerpt explains Devarication as the breaking of a language into two or more separate tongues through corruptions. It also discusses a calendar defect where the year length became about eleven minutes too long, accumulating to about three Mayes in nearly four centuries.
The piece argues that advertising should convey concrete information about a product, its manufacture, and benefits rather than generic praise. It stresses that news in advertising persuades through credible, testable claims and that publicity, not mere claims, determines a merchant’s success and the profitability of newspaper ads.
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