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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
2
The Troy Weekly, edited by W. J. Jarvis, issues its Saturday edition from Market Street by the square. Published at the Troy post office as second-class mail matter for transmission locally.
Advice from a New York Weekly urges health via open air exercise, especially country walks, and light meals. It stresses moderation in meat intake after middle age, ample water after age 40, and boiling hard water before drinking, noting hot water aids digestion and blood purification.
Washington gears up for the next session with a nearly complete lawmakers’ building. Each member will have a private room with telephonic access to monitor floor actions and quickly return to seat. Pure food reform may revive homemade pies by curbing benzoate of soda in pie fillings.
The Ides of March falls on March 15 and eight days before are named as days leading to it. The note urges Troy to begin spring municipal improvements now as nearby towns get busy and plan campaigns.
A compact ethical note urges restraint on knocking others while promoting booster culture. It claims global admiration for boosters and cautions against aggressive criticism during the era.
Washington notes explain Congress focused on political gains over policy with factions split along Roosevelt lines. Anti administration forces back various nominees. Foraker shown weak after Ohio primaries. Bryan seen as likely nominee by Denver. Lilley charges improper submarine influence. House rules committee delays action. Latimer dies in Senate. Aldrich bill amendment would require asset appraisal before using railway bonds for currency. government printing office probe continues amid labor and political pressure. Alaska natives suffer severe consumption and overcrowding in huts amid harsh conditions.
A Night Alarm cites the metallic cough of croup and parental dread. It urges careful mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar at home and give it at the first sign of danger. The ad proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar saves many little lives and is the only safe preparation for children. S. Kingston.
A burglar captured in the act tells a Philadelphia Ledger reporter that his faith in newspapers is shaken. He quips that he expected a copper to be absent when needed, then falls silent as officers cuff him.
Anti-Saloon League of Troy support local option in Jarvis township. Petitions circulate to submit the question whether the township should become anti-saloon territory. Voters discuss in workplaces and homes, questioning prior liquor defenses and noting alcohol’s harms and license revenue. Citizens urged to think and consider who pays the license money and who benefits.
Er S Lopez of Manilla New York testifies that Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. The salve is praised as best for burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available at 25 cents from S Kingston druggist.
A letter asserts there is no case of cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy stops coughs and speeds up healing, warning to refuse imitation products in other packages. S Kingston promotes wedding invitations and calling cards at The Car Office with samples.
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