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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
4
Saturday December 14 1007 issue of Tur CALL presents a Merry Christmas greeting from the publisher and Troy business leaders. The enlarged edition features letters from children to Santa Claus and sincere wishes for stockings full of gifts. Readers are asked to overlook any news gaps due to holiday features.
A review of costly advice and fraudulent mail order pitches. It notes a doctor case where quitting smoking restored sight, contrasts legitimate medical counsel with scams promising six month double-your-money gains, and cites alarm over widespread mail order tricks and sensational cures. The piece also mentions deceptive ads for love and impulse purchases and a bogus patent pen claim, warning readers about gullible targets and wasteful spending.
Springfield reports strong approval from labor and civic groups for Illinois child labor enforcement under the current administration. The piece notes drop from 21,000 to under 11,000 child workers since 1901, school attendance gains, and ongoing efforts to extend safety and sanitation in industry, with bureau expansion and new inspectors to enforce laws in mines and ice cream plants.
From The Weekly Bulletin December 13 1877 notes completion of a new addition to Gerhardt Struckhoff residence. Christian Burk moves to Ohio. corn shipments via the Vander line. Edwin S. Donoho visits from Storm Lake Iowa. Dr George O Harlan lectures on horse diseases. Jacob Steery survives scaffold fall with scratches. John S Peterman returns in frail condition after illness. Social Club and Sylvan Grange elect officers for the coming year with named leaders and roles.
A boy told patrolman S. W. Purvis at Armourdale police station that he was cutting weeds on a vacant lot and that the owner forbids him on the property. Purvis said if the boy is only cutting weeds he should not be molested and he will not interfere with the work.
The notice highlights F. O. Seidel’s jewelry store as the place to find desired gifts for Christmas, praising the joy of giving. It notes a broad selection and seasonal appeal typical of a local business advertisement from a historical paper.
Citizens discuss Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that treats throat and lung troubles without harmful drugs. S. Kingston, a local druggist, urges avoiding unknown preparations. A Victor Talking Machine and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup are also advertised for home use.
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