Wrenny Call adrift in Troy Illinois 1905 notices
The February 25 1905 issue outlines subscription terms notices and communications for Wrenny Call Troy Illinois. It notes monthly and annual pricing, renewal responsibilities, advertising charges until removed, and that entertainments with fees are at regular rates. It includes editorials on local elections, sidewalk spitting crackdown in Chicago, and a note on planting corn and taters as a pastime.
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Wrenny Call
Troy
Ilinois
Highland Journal
Iowa election amendment upheld by district judge
Judge W. D. Evans of Hampton ruled the constitutional amendment making Iowa elections biennial is valid. The decision will be appealed to the state supreme court.
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Rion. W. D. Evans
Hampton
District Court
Iowa
State Supreme Court
Man seeks Troy mayoral race despite high sense of honor
The passage notes many men who feel capable of being mayor avoid running, claiming a high sense of honor. It suggests this condition should not exist in Troy to the extent that it does, implying a demand for more candidates willing to contest the office.
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Troy
Millionaire labels and social class in 19th century talk
The passage discusses how society labels wealth ranges from rich men to poor devils. It notes that a half millionaire is "well of and independent," while 3240, 000 associates with comfort. It claims $100,000 marks one and under $59,000 is viewed as "small men" and a $52,000 man as "poor" or "unworthy of mention," arguing such classifications distort the view of the average person.
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Heinl
Morgan County
Secretary of State
Haseen
L. McKinsey
Cook County
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
First Statue of a Woman Moves Washington Marble
A marble statue of George Washington was shifted slightly to allow the placement of Frances Willard’s statue in Statuary Hall Washington. A senator remarked that this shows the country’s history with men yielding space for women.
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Frances Willard
Capitol
Washington
George Washington
Advertising shares for circuses shift from parades to papers
The American Press notes at a Columbus Ohio show that advertising was a major expense yet newspapers received only a small portion of funds. The conference signals future trend toward newspapers getting more of the budget and less for parades and dead walls as the world grows wiser.
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Columbus
Belleville Mayor Kern Eyes Nomination for Re Election
Belleville mayor Fred J. Kern signals willingness to accept the mayoralty nomination if the public endorses him. He already has backing from the Retail Merchants Association the Good Government League and the Belleville Commercial Club, which pledge efforts to secure his nomination and reelection.
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Fred J. Kern
Belleville
Retail Merchants’ Association
Good Government League
Belleville Commercial Club
Ugg
Kern
Progress and prosperity hover over Troy plans
The piece pictures a bright outlook for Troy with a likely electric road, full-capacity Troy Pressed Brick Works, mining activity through summer, and farmers busy. It anticipates new residences and business buildings, predicting widespread employment and civic progress under a forward city administration.
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Troy
Rome
Trust Doom Sounds in Beef Trust Probe
Chicago led raid targets the beef trust with subpoenas for 185 workers to appear before a federal grand jury on March 20. Prosecution seeks Sherman Anti Trust indictments, ordered by President Roosevelt and directed by Attorney General Moody. The Chicago Examiner calls it a Hearst victory and a milestone in curbing criminal trusts.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Roosevelt
Moody
Chicago Examiner
Hearst
Union League Club of
Philadelphia
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Fix
An 19th century style advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures headache constipation and kidney or liver troubles through S Kingston endorsements, promising restoration of health with a single remedy.
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Hollister
S. Kingston
Thirtieth Anniversary Reflected In Troy News
From The Weekly Bulletin of February 25 1875 Troy reports on local events Five converts were immersed in the mill pond by Rev W J Chapin of the Baptist church A young peoples entertainment for the M E church was postponed due to revival Squire Martin Turner and Mrs Mary McLanahan wed at the bride's home The Presbyterians rehearsed Mrs Jarley's Wax Works for a future date The Independent Cornet Band played on Washington's Birthday in the square Vandalia Line cut rail fare to Cincinnati and Louisville sparking price war with O M line predicting further incentives to attract riders.
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Mill Pond
W. J. Chapin
The
Baptist Church
M. IE
Presbyterian Church
Cornet Band 4
Washington
Vandalia Line
Cincinnati
Louisville
Yates Wins a Senate Bid Amid Primary Fight
Feb 21 report from Springfield notes former Gov Yates gains a first victory as a clause for voter expression in United States senate primaries is inserted. The measure faces strong opposition over majority vs plurality nominations and other contentious provisions in the primary election bill with debates upcoming in the Illinois General Assembly.
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Springfield
General Assembly
United States
Yates
Ilinois
Illinois
Cullom
Neneen
Hiw
Deneen
Republican State Central Committee
Sherman
Stead
Congress
Supreme
Circuit
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Pei Ek
Kinloch
Windy City
Fort Srare
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Squire Martin Turner
Mary McLanahan
Squire F. L. Hampton
Antos
Constitution of the United
Nordon
House
Bucklen
C. Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
Bollman
Criris
Busse
A. R. Snodgrass
William. Rauch
C. E. McKittrigk
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