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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
2
The Edwardsville high school faces turmoil after students display unbuttoned shirts with red undershirts provoking faculty dissent. Miss Mabel Smith resigns, the board refuses acceptance, and residents demand decisive action to restore order amid rising anger at the county seat.
As winter nears, a warning stresses checking chimneys to prevent fires. Most blazes occur in cold months and often stem from defective chimneys, yet many go unchecked until an unknown origin fire starts. A national fire-loss comparison underscores the stakes and urges proactive inspection.
The Call highlights a rich set of child letters to Santa with labor and care, praising the sincerity and beauty of the wishes. It notes that early Christmas shopping is common but questions its necessity, arguing that shopping timing varies and offers no clear advantage to shoppers or shopkeepers.
Herbert Casson argues Americans should recognize wartime Britain’s suffering to spur a domestic economic surge. He urges U.S. factories to expand, railways to prepare for postwar immigration, and advertisers to push a massive national revival. He frames the war as a test of opportunity and resilience for a peaceful America.
The remark recalls the chaotic scenes during previous rushes for scarce items as demand spikes and crowds surge, reflecting ongoing tensions over availability and access.
A duck hunter and aviator was arrested and fined for using an aeroplane to aid in shooting wild ducks. The Highland Leader jokes about the regular semi annual trial of Nikola Gavrilovich, the wife slayer, set for Edwardsville next Monday.
With winter not beginning officially until next Tuesday, the Edwardsville Intelligencer catches the mood with a spring tease. The note hints that only ten weeks remain until garden work can resume, sparking anticipation among readers.
A dachshund from Germany reportedly jumped the English Channel and bit John Bull in the leg. The incident left J B noting that the journey, while long in distance, felt shorter in memory.
The calendar marks next Monday as the shortest day of the year while the following December 25th is seen as financially balanced. The remark blends seasonal timing with market outlook, noting little net gain or loss across the holiday period.
Railroads announce a further advance in dining car service prices. Passengers are advised to carry a sandwich to avoid higher costs.
A brief caption notes last year’s resolution can be revived and worn anew in the coming year, suggesting persistence and reuse of a personal goal.
A father advises his daughter that true Christmas joy comes from giving to others. He urges making warm gifts for a poor neighbor and for old Black Jim who shovels snow and carries ashes. The message emphasizes thoughtfulness over material desires and encourages starting now.
A plea for Christmas giving urges readers to help peers in need by gifting items or sending aid by mail marked From a Friend. It warns against candle fires on trees urging candleless celebrations and compares safety to fire prevention seen in Fourth of July observances.
A collage of humorous vignettes and moral tales featuring neighbors, a boy who doubts Santa, a Dutchman and his dog, and short sketches about Gideon's Band, kinship, and clever wordplay. Quirky regional humor reflects old newspaper humor pages with brief, standalone scenes.
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