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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
2
Kinloch or Bell 4 Christmas. Christmas is the gayest and most significant holiday celebrating faith, family, and charity. In war torn Europe the day loses some merriment, yet Americans enjoy abundance and hope for peace. The News wishes its readers a joyful holiday season and Christmas blessings.
The United States saw its death rate fall to a record low of thirteen and a half per thousand, down from seventeen and a half fifteen years earlier. Sanitation and health education are cited as key factors while the colored death rate remains higher than the white rate in most cities, with some places more than double. About a quarter of last year’s deaths were under five, and 200,000 were under one year old.
Press dispatches say fifteen Kansas convicts will receive ten day furloughs to visit homes over the holidays. The trend toward making prisons resemble homes grows, while concerns rise that internal jailbreaks could become a lost art as Thanksgiving turkey becomes a luxury even for the well off.
With Isaac Smith out of the public eye the plan for an inter urban electric road at Christmas appears unlikely this year. The idea sparked attention in past years but has not resurfaced this season.
President Wilson initiates efforts to end hostilities in Europe. A renowned Princeton schoolmaster, famed for bold ideas, is suggested as a potential mediator who could be hailed by all nations if his plan succeeds.
A reader notes a sign in Elisberry Missouri that asks visitors not to judge the town by its depot, illustrating humble local pride and a touch of humor about infrastructure. The remark frames a broader theme of small towns coping with modest facilities while maintaining dignity.
A lone observer notes that a restless man in church prompts reflection on inner motives. The remark suggests a broader tie between material concerns and personal ethics within a faith setting.
A local notice lists items for trade or cash including porch chairs from a foreign wave, a garden hose reel, garden tools, a lawn swing, a bicycle, a row boat, a self-propelling broom, and sports gear. The seller seeks trades or bargains, inviting first callers to take advantage of the sale. Also quoted are short philosophical maxims about judgment and refinement.
The text notes yesterday as the shortest day with sunrise at 7:17 and sunset at 4:42. It explains the sun has passed the solstice and is returning, rising earlier and setting later daily until the third week in June when the return trend continues. Verily, the world do move.
A Marine Telegram note suggests municipal sheep already bought to eat 380 weed varieties should be joined by goats to tackle the remaining twenty. The tongue in cheek piece proposes using old tin cans for dessert to mock the solution to the garbage problem.
Some professed Christians would burn their enemies yet forgive them to heap coals of fire on their heads, presenting a paradox of mercy and vengeance in moral conduct.
Mothers turn to Sloan's Liniment for children's bumps bruises and sprains promising quick relief without rubbing. It soothes rheumatic aches neuralgia and post cold soreness and is a handy remedy for outdoor workers. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
Governor Dunne commuted the sentences of 119 offenders at Chester and Joliet prisons. Six Madison county men received commutations with release dates listed: Robert Smith October 10 1918 A Hoansen October 13 1922 Wm Martin August 17 1918 Frank Grebaum May 19 1920 John Hickerson February 8 1929 BE Townsend August 24 1931.
A neglected cold can worsen into a chronic cough and bronchial trouble. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey soothes irritated throats, eases breathing, and acts as an antiseptic to help healing. Handy for croup sore throat and bronchial infections. Get a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.
In a brief, sharp exchange a scene unfolds with young Mrs. Gadder distraught over believed neglect by Mr. Gadder. She sent a fur request to Santa Claus, entrusting it to him for mailing, but he mailed it. The setup hints at holiday costs adding to the tension.
Poem narrates a child’s cheerful view of winter holidays at school and home. Abigail Williams Burton’s verse in December St Nicholas reflects festive duties, kindness to siblings, and a brave, hopeful tone about Christmas.
For men include tobacco jars ink wells shaving mugs ash trays match boxes combs hat marks handker chiefs watch chains fobs coat hang ers hat brushes clothes brushes bath robes smoking jackets pocketbooks bill files cuff buttons books or subscriptions to magazines and farm papers. For women include rings chains lavalieres bracelets hat pins sleeve buttons manic sets jewel bases clocks card cases hat combs toilet sets perfume fountain pens embroidered waists birthstones handbags pictures mirrors or bank books and bank deposits.
A speaker tells how he told his son Santa Claus is a myth. The boy’s reaction was muted, saying that every great and good man endures unfavorable comment. The exchange underscores a stoic view of greatness and belief.
A quirky domestic guide urges secrecy during the holiday chaos. It jokes about avoiding discoveries of Christmas socks neckties or lace curtains by not chasing tiny items under furniture. The punchline emphasizes remaining blind to avoid embarrassing reveals.
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