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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
2
The Troy Weekly dwells on light topics and local opinions. It notes subscription terms, weather musings about freezing precipitation, and a joke about women in tax collecting. It mentions delays to Springfield traction construction due to snow and reflects on mortality trends and a county garbage plant controversy.
A veteran editor reflects on running a paper, noting deep ties to friends and foes in the community. He argues that while press efforts to clean up vice exist, sustained focus on uplifting themes often prevails, with preachers tending toward positive sermons rather than hellfire warnings.
The essay argues perfection in a town is rare but strives for a near perfect community. It praises a town where farmers patronize home merchants and workers support local tradesmen, creating a reciprocal, home-grown economy. The result is a better place to work and live through shared commerce and community spirit.
The St. Louis Republic notes a recrudescence of demonology in Southern Illinois with Brute sect activity. In Jackson county Holiness adherents beat an epileptic to cast out devils and in Jasper county two boys beaten to whip sin face $200 fines. The piece urges law action against hysterical extremism.
An ancient tale of Antaeus shows renewed strength comes from contact with Earth, but prosperity defeats him. The quote warns that being knocked down isn’t the harm, but yielding to defeat and comfort can ruin a person. It urges resilience and discipline for young readers.
Washington notes say Morgan firm looted New Haven Railroad to the tune of millions. Senator Norris repeats charges in the Senate with ICC investigations ordered to pursue the so called thin air of missing 12,000,000. Critics urge federal railroad finance regulation to curb such malfeasance.
A verse about leaving through cold weather to seek a steadfast companion, a named friend called Dear Old Pipe. The poem contrasts frosty winds with the comfort of home and heart, asserting enduring affection despite past wrongs and claiming the pipe grows sweeter with use.
A dated humor piece recounts a field of quick quips from a Detroit repair shop and assorted characters. Jests touch on carpentry, Venetian blinds, vehicles, a horse dealer, a dentist, a newspaper riddle, and wry gospel about wealth, wives, and temperaments.
A Vermont man Hawkins Sanders of Cavendish praises Dr King s New Discovery after pneumonia threat. He claims the remedy brings relief from coughs colds and lung trouble and notes the product offers money back if not satisfied. Priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar with endorsement from H R Huffendick.
An antiquated advertisement declares deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It blames catarrh of the Eustachian tube for most cases, promises $100 for any deafness cured by catarrh, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills as remedies.
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