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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
2
A historical clipping presents a business moral prayer urging honesty, conscience, and restraint. It implores focus on fair earnings, avoidance of deceit, and humility before family and fate. Strong lines warn against tainted money and moral compromise.
The Highland Journal argues that Highland should prioritize the Old National Trail repairs, focusing on the Troy bottom section of the Cumberland Trail. It calls out the route as the main outlet to St. Louis and warns that neglect of the bottom in Jarvis township harms tourism and traffic, urging commercial clubs in Highland St. Jacob Troy and Collinsville to push for filling bottomless pits.
The Call extends warm Christmas wishes to readers. It emphasizes Christmas as a religious, humane, family reunion holiday, highlighting its child centered message and the joy of sharing goodwill across Christian nations.
A quotation notes that many men make a serious error by not continuing to push forward after discovering they had not gained traction. The remark suggests perseverance is needed to avoid stall and missed opportunities.
Residents mark a modest Christmas as neighbors share greetings at home and small celebrations. Local volunteers deliver meals to seniors and organize a toy drive to help families in need during the holiday season.
Judge Willig Brown argues at a Chicago Rotary Club luncheon that overprotective coddling creates dependent youths. He warns that constant “don’t” guidance breeds bad habits and harms self-reliance, urging freedom with disciplined guidance to raise successful boys and girls.
A whimsical verse sequence recounts a boy named Willie who is praised as the nicest boy from Thanksgiving to Christmas yet grows disillusioned with Santa. The piece blends holiday scenes, a夤y twist, and a reflective Children’s Day motif with old timey tone.
George Fitch lampoons patience through biblical Job and modern politics. He contrasts Job’s enduring affliction with today’s restless voters who chase rapid wealth, mock loyalty, and chase reform without steady virtue. Fitch wryly suggests Job’s birthday deserve a national holiday alongside Washington.
The Street Corner Sage denounces high ticket prices for a local basketball game against a neighboring town. He laments the scale of modern sports funding and argues taxes have already paid for the event, while a younger man proposes a free ticket offer and predicts a strong crowd from Bumniville. The dialogue shows tension over access and community support for athletics.
The idea centers on choosing a gift that aligns with what she would want. It emphasizes evidence of consideration and personal taste, presenting a thoughtful approach to gifting that may enhance perceived value and appreciation.
Readable text suggests a boys' footwear item priced around $1.85 at Kleing. The fragment references a $250 sample button and discounts of 24 percent to 644, but details are incomplete.
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