Christmas Edition Foregrounds Civic Spirit in Troy
This 1905 Troy issue highlights Christmas greetings from local business leaders and a focus on community support. It notes a subdued Christmas number with a simple poster cover, carries letters from children to Santa Claus, and promotes peace on earth. It also urges readers to report missing papers and to instruct attorneys for legal notices per local practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caty
Troy
The
Cary
Santa Slaus
Alton Bridge Assessment Boost Favored by Board
Madison county state’s attorney J F Gillham prevailed before the State Board of Equalization on an increase in the Alton bridge assessment. The dispute centers on the river’s boundary line and how much of the bridge lies in Illinois versus Missouri. The attorney general’s opinion could shift most of the bridge’s assessment to Illinois, raising the Illinois figure from about $125,000 to $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gillham
Madison County
State Board of Equalization
Alton Bridge
Tlinois
Missouri
Stead
Ilinois
Springfield
Mississippi River
Alton
Illinois State Board of Equalization
W. A. Stead
Illinois
Home merchants urge early 1906 holiday shopping
The piece promotes spending at home for holiday buying, noting home merchants offer a broad variety this season. It urges readers to support the home trade idea by starting now and making an early beginning in 1906.
Merchants Ready for Holiday Demand in Local Press Push
Businessmen and merchants have prepared for holiday demand and urge patrons to shop locally through the press as the season approaches. The message emphasizes support for local merchants and timely patronage through regional media channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
After the holidays time to become economical urged
The Highland Journal notes a moot suggestion that there will be ample time after the holidays to tighten budgets and economize in the interim period, implying restraint now for future financial care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Journal
Christmas Gift Exchange Hint from Old Letter
A fragment hints at giving Christmas presents via sending a tarred cat to a distant relative or friend. It suggests adding a few extra gifts. The item reads as a quirky, archaic note about holiday exchanges and improvised generosity.
Fifty Ninth Congress Opens In 1906 Washington Note
Washington correspondent previews the fifty ninth Congress now in session. It notes shifts in British and French governance, hints at railroad rate compromise between Esch Townsend and Foraker bills, and reports Pennsylvania railroad ending free passes except for the President. It discusses Panama Canal funding, Santo Domingo policy, Cuban debts, and proposed statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory plus New Mexico and Arizona.
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Washington, D. C
Balfour
Sir Campbell Hannermann
England
France
Congress
Reck
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
San Domingo
Cuba
Weyter
Mexico
Diaz
Palma
Beveridge
Indiana
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
National Dawn for the Crust and Riverse Evils
The speaker argues state supremacy weakens national authority over corporations and divorce, urging a national corporation law modeled after English acts. He cites New Jersey West Virginia and New York as harmful examples, condemning overcapitalization and lax marriage laws and calling for public disclosure of contracts and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jersey
West Virginia
New Jersey
New York
A Good Loser in Troy Over Lost Electric Line Chance
Edwardsville Intelligencer notes Troy residents struggle with loss as an electric line extension from Maryville was dropped. Local debate centers on what went wrong, with Tur Cat lamenting missed opportunity and ongoing remorse among the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Troy
Tur Cat
Maryville
Speak for Themselves Electric Railways Pay?
Edwardsville Democrat questions the Allen Line electrified rail service in its early days. It notes patronage and asks who rides, where they come from, and what they do. The piece urges McKinley and Smith to act quickly in addressing the electric road issue.
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Allen
McKinley and Smith
Electric Bitters cited as cure for chronic stomach and liver trouble
Harper resident Geo. W. Hoffman recounts seven years of battle with stomach and liver disease and credits Electric Bitters with his cure. He urges others to try the remedy, sold by S. Kingston at 50 cents per bottle with a guarantee of similar results.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
S. Kingston
Millions chased health with fads and pills
The ad urges avoiding faddism and emphasizes Dr. King Stone's New Life Pills for liver and stomach relief. It promises prompt relief and quick care, priced at five cents at S. Kingsston's drug store, with a guaranteed subscription offer until January 1, 1906 for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. Kingston
Thirty Years Ago This Week In Troy
From The Weekly Bulletin dated December 16 1875 the week featured variable weather with rain snow or sleet and a turkey shooting near the depot drawing fine fat turkeys. A new Fraternal Lodge No 592 of the I O O F to be instituted at St Jacob by Samuel Rawson. Felix Grathwold a German laborer near Collingville died two days after being kicked in the abdomen by a horse. The females were interred here in the Lutheran cemetery Kennedy the absconding county treasurer failed to report.
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St. Jacob
Samuel Rawson
Grand Lodge
Felix Grathwold
Jacob Mahler
Felix
Horse
Collingville
Kennedy
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