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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
2
The Troy Weekly lists terms of subscription for readers, noting mailing details and the publisher BW Jarvis. The notice appears under the byline of editor and publisher BW Jarvis and specifies the paper is entered at the post office in Troy, Illinois as second class matter.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer laments Madison County's murder rate and the failure to impose the death penalty, noting that indictments and prosecutions rarely lead to capital punishment. It argues juries and officials tolerate crimes by avoiding hangings and cites decades without a hanging as evidence of a system skewed away from capital punishment.
Voters in East St. Louis and Belleville show resistance to the primaries with many candidates petitioning instead. A total of 121 ballots were cast in East St. Louis costing taxpayers about 14 dollars per vote. Officials warn the law will need further patching to function as intended, amid concerns of ongoing evasion and possible future breakdowns.
Uncle Sam is expanding its role in the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition opening in Seattle on June 1. Government buildings occupy 137,390 square feet across five palaces, with the U S showing funded and assembled for educational and commercial purposes, not a request for funds.
President elect Taft returns from Panama with canal report preferring lock type over sea level and plans a March 15 special session. Knox to Cabinet, Cannon’s rule clash, La Follette battles appropriations, Hepburn mocks Democratic plank, insurgents gain a weekly calendar day. Continental conservation effort gains Canada and Mexico support.
Life insurance statistics show the average duration of life has risen by two years in the last twenty five years. Improvements in medical and surgical knowledge sanitation and general living conditions are cited. The piece warns that faster modern life and unhealthy habits shorten future gains, noting the refrain It is not the miles we travel but the pace that kills.
The article notes a major upcoming show in Washington where Theodore Roosevelt will step down and William Howard Taft will assume the presidency next Thursday. It also mentions a national mascot change from the Teddy bear to the opossum.
A Highland Senator notes that many communities deserve better officers than those elected. The remark frames local governance as a reflection of civic engagement and accountability, urging voters to pursue improvement through participation and reform.
A reflective note emphasizes that three elements haunt memory: spoken words, lost opportunities, and the life spent. It urges mindful living and deliberate choices, underscoring how fleeting moments define regret and meaning.
A press dispatch reports a Kentucky business man has just lost a fortune in stocks on Wall Street. The piece notes Kentuckians often struggle when attempting to grow wealth in waterbound ventures.
Fragmentary note argues that the traditional Lenten season is not aligned with present conditions and suggests the opposite approach may be necessary. The text hints at financial or charitable implications but remains vague on specifics.
When progress stalls the town shifts course toward retreat. Officials cite halted investments and deferred projects as reasons for rethinking development. Citizens debate impacts on jobs services and long term viability as the plan shifts away from expansion.
A British journal notes tea tastes shifted from China to Ceylon due to advertising. Ceylon tea has been heavily promoted for years, while Chinese tea received little promotion. The change is seen as advertising driving increased Ceylon consumption, with little quality difference between the two teas.
The paper notes that many merchants have surged forward by persistent advertising in newspapers, with examples seen in its columns.
A humorous verse sketch depicts Mary guiding a stubborn ram to church, its disruptive antics inciting chaos among worshippers. Deacon, pastor, and butcher figure in a scene that ends with ram’s death and lamb meat sold as spring delicacy. A selection of pithy maxims follows.
A historic advertisement extolls Dr Shoop Restorative as treating the cause of weakness in heart and stomach by addressing inside nerves rather than drugging the organ. It claims rapid popularity and urges buyers not to drug the organ, with S Kingston noted as the seller.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy claiming rapid relief from croup in twenty minutes. It asserts no vomiting or distress and markets a safe pleasing syrup priced at 50 cents, sold by Kingston.
A brief notice notes that The Call charges under two cents weekly for a service or subscription. The phrasing emphasizes affordability and a low weekly rate, reflecting the publication's promotional angle.
Fortify now against the Grip for it comes every season sure Preventics the little Candy Cold Cure Tab lets off er in this respect a most certain and dependable safeguard Preventics at the sneeze stage will as well head off all common colds But promptness is all important Keep Preventics in the pocket or purse for instant use Box of 48 for 25c Sold by S Kingston
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