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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
2
The Kick Kolum discusses Troy’s municipal electric lighting, arguing the plant’s finances show a healthy, sensible approach. It cites last year’s receipts and expenditures, estimates $72,565.6 per month for lighting, and questions the need to raise rates to private consumers.
The merger of East St. Louis and suburban electric lines with Alton and the Tri Cities strengthens the Great East Side System. The central and eastern Madison county area, Troy St Jacob and Highland would connect, linking three towns as a key feeder and promising rapid growth.
Signals point to the rapid approval of a railway rate bill long discussed in political circles. The measure aims to adjust charges and streamline freight and passenger tariffs amid rising transportation concerns.
Private and legislative circles discuss passage of a railroad rate bill urged by the president. The Hepburn bill has passed the House without amendment, with Senate concessions unlikely. If Congress fails to pass, an extra session is possible after adjournment to push the bill. A Missouri State University student class will publish a mini issue in St. Louis Post-Dispatch tomorrow.
Correspondents from Indiana and Missouri praise electric railways, reporting higher business in towns, increased town property values, and farm land gains from five to ten miles back from lines. They note right of way often given freely, strong dividends, and broader regional development with lines to key cities and industries.
Editor comments on city light plant accounting from 1905 to 1906, noting receipts of 2749.55 and disbursements of 3620.37, a net deficit of 870.82. Argues street lights worth about 100 monthly, compares with private plants, and urges fair evaluation of past administrations.
A display line reading "We need the money" appears in a merchant exchange as business prestige wanes. The piece notes commerce prioritizes profit while traditional glory recedes and practitioners face a costly reckoning.
The notice urges newspapers to fully picture describe and price all aspects of Miss Alice's wedding that remain underrepresented. It warns that delays may result in missed documentation and calls for comprehensive future coverage by local media.
From The Weekly Bulletin February 17 1876 milestones include a Zion public installation by the Patrons of Husbandry ending with a banquet. Donoho and Brooke Exchange mills resume after repairs. Andrew Mills administrator reports final Anton Bildhauer estate settlement. Silver Creek overruns banks flooding near the railroad bridge and wagon bridge barely survives a raging torrent.
A violent windstorm with lightning rain and hail caused alarm but no serious damage. The roll of officers for the local Grange the prior week includes Master Edward Rogers and members Henry Payne James Anderson James McDonald W. A. Wilson James McKee Sidney Robinson Isaac Davis and several ladies in roles as Ceres Pomona and Flora.
A motivational verse from the Chicago Live Stock Journal urging perseverance through struggle. It calls to face adversity with faith, reject surrender, and continue the fight until progress comes with tomorrow’s song.
Editor Rick Kolum laments Troy mail service as the worst since 1867 68 noting only one daily east west mail. He describes delays from 8 25 a m letters to 6 p m replies and back again, urging petitions to railroad officials and Washington to secure improved service.
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