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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
2
The Troy Weekly discusses Troy Illinois proposed sale of its municipal electric light plant. It notes deficits and fuel hauling costs, questions private ownership, and compares to Highland Vandalia for service quality and rates. The piece emphasizes municipal ownership may offer low cost street lighting if finances and management improve.
A weathered report notes no full moon in February breaking a 69 year pattern. It explains a rare calendar misalignment as February's 28 days interrupt a 2912 day lunar cycle, with March likely producing two full moons. The pattern resumes in 1984 with February moons continuing to occur yearly for the next decades.
An opinion piece mocks evangelist Billy Sunday alleging his remarks insult St. Louis and Hell though the critic notes Sunday has never visited either location. The piece treats the statement as a figure of speech rather than a literal accusation.
A local edition weighs whether to sell or hold amid higher rates. Officials and residents discuss potential impacts on prices borrowing and the economy. Community voices weigh options and risks as policy signals loom.
An intriguing column explores staying young and enduring vitality. It cites insights from experts and suggests practical habits while preserving a light, period-tinged tone. The piece ponders age, health, and curiosity in everyday life.
Old town tale of Dinzledollar Dan who hoarded money and outwitted merchants until a bankrupt stock sale offered thirty cents on the dollar. He bought clothes and shoes that proved poor quality as the color ran and the soles fell away. The bankrupt sellers vanished. Dan’s funeral drew many prospective heirs. Moral: Often the principle thing sold is the customer.
A reader letter from A. Clerk defends retail clerks arguing for courteous treatment from customers and questions the Observer's bias. The note urges fair store service, respect across counter and church, and counters boycott tendencies. Weather forecast for February follows, predicting a mixed week with fair spells and a snow chance on the 4th.
The passage notes February’s notable birth dates and lists figures such as Lincoln and Washington. It highlights Groundhog Day on February 2 as a traditional weather predictor, explaining that a cloudy day suggests early spring while a shadow means six more weeks of winter, reflecting historical beliefs.
Regional papers note trials in Edwardsville as Madison County braces for jury service demands. Other items include Rev J D Shaddrick’s revival in Granite City drawing hundreds, debate on pay for Illinois legislators, and local humor about sleigh rides and newspaper satire. A local ad note promotes Ready-printed signs for sale or rent.
A fragmented collage features a lament about a dog poisoned by a cruel unknown person and a sentimental speaker grieving beside the loyal animal. It shifts to jokes about editors, Irish tales, and short quips, reflecting a mix of verse and light humor.
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