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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
2
The Troy Weekly Call issued weekly from Market Street by B W Tarvis editor and publisher. Entered at Troy Illinois post office for second class mailing. Subscribers should report missed copies. Legal notices should be published by attorneys for proper legal notice compliance.
In the first week of the year 190%, business men should settle accounts to avoid disappointment. Delinquency harms trust and efficiency, while prompt payment preserves credit and community good will. Debtors and creditors alike must meet obligations, regardless of status or wealth, to sustain commerce.
Chicago shoe manufacturers tout advertising as key to success. They boast millions spent over 37 years and pledge a 150000 dollar minimum for the 1908 fall campaign. They credit national ads for higher sales and promise dealer support for effective advertising.
The revised version at this time of year calls for immediate honesty and transparency from all involved, urging straightforward actions and clear disclosures to restore trust and accountability. It emphasizes timely adherence to updated standards and responsible conduct.
Washington Letter notes the contempt of court sentences for labor figures led by Gompers to up to twelve months in jail. President Roosevelt faces questions on pardons while Taft looms, as Congress nears a two month finish with tariff talk and trust investigations shaping policy.
A humorous piece on personal ethics and restraint urging honest debt payment, prudent water drinking, diary keeping, and cautious humor. It extols patience kindness and social tact while noting public scrutiny and the humor of a life observed through diaries and courtrooms.
The 1908 death roll for Highland shows seventy two deaths in local cemeteries, higher than 1960 and 1961 figures. The average life span fell to 42 years 10 months 4 days from 45 years 15 days, with three notable deaths: Mrs Anna Warnist, Mrs Anna Gladbach, and Mrs Susanna Braendh. Ten people died after age 90, sixteen over 70, and twenty five above 60.
C Eldridge of Empire Georgia warns against other medicines for coughs colds and sore throats praising Dr King's New Discovery after seven years of use. He claims it cures croup and lung trouble and notes his children suffer from croup but recover quickly. Sold with guarantee at Kingston's drug store with 50 cents and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
A reflection on real art as the expression of labor joy. Morris argues happiness in work comes from this expression, especially when excelling at a task.
A collage of vignettes about Bertie, learning mishaps, and social musings. It recalls schooling misfires, wedding festival lore, reform quips, and a newspaper office anecdote, weaving humor with reflection on education and happiness. The piece blends portraits of odd lessons, local sayings, and playful imagery.
Jaccob Springer of West Franklin Maine touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming better stomach liver and bowels. If unsatisfied after trial refund offered at Kingston s drug store 25c. Classified ad in The Call invites Troy area readers to try and shop souvenirs at the stationery department.
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