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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1908

Page

2

Victories of Peace and Yellow Fever Monuments

The piece discusses the heroes of yellow fever research Maj Reed Dr Lazear and Dr Carroll as well as monument plans funded by subscriptions. It notes Maj Reed's pension and Grieg's death marking Norway's artistic impact on the world alongside a Youth's Companion remark about Norway versus America.

Jenner Lister Maj. Reed United States Harvard Lazear Carrol Edvard Grieg Grieg Ibgen Peer Gynt” Grieg Norway America

Tax raise set at 140 million for New York next year

City officials estimate 140 million dollars must be raised by taxation to cover next year’s expenses, marking a 40 million dollar increase in under a decade as department heads outline the budget.

New York

Rockefeller’s eight-year fortune with hired help

The remark asserts John D. Rockefeller earned 125000000 in eight years without personal labor, implying any ambitious man can succeed by employing the right people. It adds that even a warm winter offers little comfort to the average woman due to persistently high fur prices and unchanged fashion.

John D. Rockefeller

Gawkers Seek Bright Bank Note Colors

The American Gawkers association demands printed notes in bright tints, arguing color changes affect money perception. An Omaha man injured by a soda bottle head injury challenges beliefs about soft drinks and head impact. Despite debates on reform, college class rushes remain as lively as ever.

American Gawkers' Association

Canadian artist loses painting in unclear incident

A Canadian artist reportedly failed to recover a painting after an incident described as a loss or misplacement. Details are sparse and no further information on the artist, location, or circumstances are provided.

Long Nights, Hard Work Haunt a Criminal Conscience

A compact note reflects on the taxing days and nights as individuals wrestle with guilt and the weight of criminal choices, revealing inner conflict and moral strain without graphic detail.

Illinois Asylum for Feeble Minded Children Hearings Open

A Springfield committee probes Lincoln's Illinois Asylum for Feeble Minded Children, revealing a grim portrait of 1200 inmates and state care gaps. Report describes harsh conditions, pervasive disability, and the clash of public interest with harsh classifications and care limits.

Springfield Forty-fifth General Assembly Tinois Asylum Lincoln John W. Hill Edward Hope H. T. Ireland John V. McGoorty Walter I. Manny John J. McLaughlin Chicago Ilinois A. TL. Bowen Springfield News Tlinois Illinois Nyydoefren Wankakee Jackson

Washington Letter Signals Hitchcock Taft Campaign Move

Washington dispatch notes First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock likely to resign to manage Taft’s presidential bid. Cortelyou faces scrutiny over Panama bonds, Labor arbitration eyed to boost Taft, Civil War and Revolutionary claims bill advances, and Panama canal blasting accelerates with new detonator technology tested on isthmus projects.

Washington, D. C Hitchcock Post Office Department Taft Secretary of the Treasury South Cortelyou Arthur Vecys Ohio Hitchecock Senator Culberson Texas Culberson New York Congress House Senate Panama

Keeping Open House Digestive Health Claim Ad

An old style ad promises broad welcome as good digestion returns, touting Dr King's New Life Pills to regulate stomach liver and bowels so readers feel well. It notes the pills cost 25 cents at Evingiston's drug store.

Dr. King Evingiston

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