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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
2
In 1915 reports from Troy Illinois discuss the rising jitney car trend as auto owners probe profit by carrying passengers for five cents. The piece notes St Louis and Alton show jitney interest, with early operators using regular routes and predictable schedules.
Representative Flagg argues for a commission form as a remedy to the Madison County Board of Supervisors. He reiterates that the current big unwieldy body fails to economically and adequately reflect the people’s sentiment. The Call supports reform as a needed change from legislative whimsy to citizen representation.
The author argues that current hardship stems from more than high living costs. Over ten years the struggle to exist has intensified, with enough resources to sustain all but unequal distribution under the law of averages.
Charles S. Hamilton, governor of the Federal Reserve, asserts the United States has escaped a dire financial crisis. He credits the new banking system with meeting the danger and preventing disaster, calling the development a turning point in world financial history.
The Coffeen Democrat reappeared last week after two months of obscurity caused by a fire that destroyed part of its facilities. The brief item notes the paper’s return to publication and ongoing recovery efforts.
Irvin S. Cobb argues Germany owes much of its power to three American inventors credited with submarines planes and rapid-fire guns. He lambasts the notion of needing German brains, cites U.S. mineral wealth and patent progress, and notes Ohio bicycle makers proved heavier-than-air flight possible.
W. E. Roberts, former publisher, owns the new plant while J. G. Hamilton, once with the Hillsboro News, serves as editor and lessee.
Auditor Troeckler declares Madison county is "all in" financially amid rising expenditures. The county has been gaining pace in spending and residents may demand simpler economic administration in coming years.
Observers note the strain on postmasters from the general delivery window hard to manage. Families with multiple children and frequent mail calls slow the process and cause frustration. Mail accumulates, and clerks strive to clear it promptly after receipt.
Renowned hymn writer Fann Crosby died in Bridgeport Connecticut last week at age ninety five. She authored over eight thousand hymns and many works will stand as a lasting memorial to her memory.
The Hansen Continuous Chemical Fire Apparatus Company states it will persist in its mission to provide ongoing fire apparatus services and products, reaffirming commitment to reliability, innovation, and customer support across its operations.
In Trenton a local tax collector named Skinner appears at the center of an election-time debate. Supporters argue a name carries no extra substance, while critics question accountability and future policy implications.
A sharp aphorism remarks that conscience rarely persuades fatal outcomes, challenging the idea that inner voice can deter drastic acts. The line suggests moral reasoning as a counterpoint to irreversible choices and invites reflection on ethical responsibility.
The caller quotes a lively dialect exchange about wedding plans with Janet and Fritzie Schmidt. The dialogue hints at arranging marriage for tomorrow and asks why the date was chosen, reflecting humorous social chatter from the source.
A condensed reading shows local political chatter and editorials. Tax collectors and church group pro moters spar over money and souls while Senator Lewis backs a Edwardsville postmaster candidate from Peters Station. Legislative talk hints at upcoming primary law changes and editor Heim’s shift to a Southern Illinois Milk Association monthly.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer preacher uses humor to defuse a doubter who insists there is no room for more in the church. The mentor replies that there is always room for one more, echoing a lighthearted faith note amid local tales of thrift and social mockery.
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