To Build or Not to Build Madison County Court House
Madison county debates a proposed new courthouse costing 300000 dollars. Voters have twice rejected earlier forms, but demand for better facilities persists. A county board committee seeks options on sites while plans are clarified for a decisive, well explained proposal. The aim is a solution worthy of the county’s wealth and pride.
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Madison County
Court House
County Board of Supervisors
Madison
Chronic Litigation Divides Plea and Pride in Court
A historical reflection warns that appealing to courts over petty grievances often harms the claimant more than it helps. It notes litigants’ bias and temper cloud judgment, arguing that court rulings with costs rarely satisfy the complainant and that chasing fancied wrongs is an expensive, unrewarding pursuit.
Chronic litigants in Madison County court culture
In Madison County court circles a class of regulars arises at every term. They are chronic litigants who file grievances to fuel attorney business, crowd the dock, and sue trivial matters. Their behavior is described as bone-headed tenacity and paying the fiddler, a costly but persistent practice for those who pursue it.
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Madison County
Kasava
Asl
Primary ballots oversupply in Illinois spring elections
The Ed wardsville Intelligencer argues primaries are correct in theory but notes they often fail in practice. It warns that extra and unnecessary expense will fund a legislature with real brains, and that many villages towns and cities face four to eight ballots when two or three would suffice to express public will.
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Edwardsville Intelligencer
Illinois
Alton Telegraph commemorates 75th anniversary issue
The Alton Telegraph published a 75th anniversary edition last Saturday, the largest issue in town history. It spanned forty pages and showcased local history, reminiscences, extensive live news and advertising, reaffirming the paper as Alton's oldest business institution.
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Alton Telegraph
Alton
The
Telegraph
Altoen
Madison County Opposes Stallings Garbage Plant Plan
City authorities commercial clubs and citizens of Madison county resist proposed garbage plant at Stallings arguing no dumping of St Louis refuse. The public objects to the project being forced upon them.
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Madison County
St. Louis
Stallings
The Road Organizes in St Louis for Unemployed Uplift
A new official group named The Road forms in St Louis to discuss the great army of the unemployed and propose actions for uplifting humanity, focusing on this class and their needs. The publication centers on aid, reform, and social improvement strategies.
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Hobos
St. Louis
Madison County Man Seeks Credit Knocked Down In Store
A Madison county man entered a store this week and requested credit but was immediately knocked down with a scale weight. The proprietor says he intended to enforce the cash system and did not threaten further action.
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Madison County
Edwardsville Intelligencer on Sunday news pace
The paper notes front pages show Sundays yield few events beyond murders, personal crises, and accidents, implying a quieter day with limited major happenings. This reflects a recurring newsroom sentiment about Sunday coverage and the types of incidents deemed newsworthy.
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The
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Divorce News Defies Husband as Wife Trains for Boxing
A divorce filing signals a startling shift as the wife trains for a boxing match, an activity far from what the husband anticipated. The case highlights evolving personal dynamics and nontraditional pursuits within marital disputes.
Fogs, frogs, bogs and dogs across regions noted
A playful regional catalog notes England famed for fogs France for frogs Ireland for bogs Maine for logs Ohio for bogs and Troy for dogs, pairing each locale with a quirky local claim.
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England
France
Ireland
Maine
Ohio
Troy
Trojans Favor Warm Weather as Coal Substitute
A sizeable group among Trojans believes mild, warm weather could replace coal as a substitute for fuel, reflecting a shift in energy thinking and comfort.
Indiana clergyman sermons in rhyme last Sunday
An Indiana preacher delivered his sermon in verse during last Sunday's service, offering a rhythmic presentation that drew attention for its creative approach to preaching.
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Indiana
38 Years Ago in Troy Job Printing Outfit for Sale
A listing notes Samuel J. Throp advertised his job printing business for sale. Frank Bautt supervised repairs at Troy City Mills in preparation to start operations. The Dug ger residence near St. Jacob was destroyed by fire, family escaped. Sheriff James T. Cooper collected $1300 in taxes at Risser & Rawson's store for Jarvis township over two days. Madison County Agricultural Board met at Edwardsville with officers elected and plans for an October county fair.
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Samuel J. Throp
Frank Bautt
Troy City
Andrew J. Dugger
St. Jacob
James T. Cooper
Risser & Rawson
Jarvis Township
Madison County Agricultural Board
Edwardsville
Julius A. Barnsback
A. F. Rogers
E. L. Friday
John A. Prickett
J. A. Barnsback
A. BF. Rogers
D. B. Gillham
Wm. A. Wilson
Theodore Miller
J. C. Burroughs
J. P. Owens
Isaac C. Davis
C. W. Fangenroth
Last chance shoe sale at Edw. H. Klein's
Final days of a sales promotion offering babies shoes reduced from 1.00 to 79 cents at Edw. H. Klein's store with quantities limited and time running out for customers seeking discounts on infant footwear.
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Edw. H. Klein's
The Kind of Education That Counts Is Practical
A reflection on education stressing that learning must be applied to public welfare. Education that remains unused is useless. scholars should contribute to curing illness, alleviating unemployment, and lifting neighbors out of hardship. The author urges practical, impactful schooling over idle knowledge.
Mule Gift Provokes Townsman Letter to The Call
A reader urges community input on a Jarvis Township mule gifted to a farmer friend. The piece frames the animal as a brain worker and imitator of notable figures, arguing danger is not evident but seeking reader opinion before next Tuesday. Readers may mail letters to the paper.
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al Jarvis Township
Jarvis
Lena
Washington News Letter Telegraph Lines to Be Government Run
Postmaster General Hitchcock will urge Congress to acquire and operate United States telegraph lines under postal service control. He cites international practice, potential cost savings, and wider reach, arguing government operation could lower rates and extend service to small towns and postal outlets. The White House sought details as officials debated the plan.
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United States
Postal Service
Congress
Hitchcock
Washington
White House
New York
Great Britain
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Spain
Russia
Japan
D. C
San
Lodge
Opposition and praise mix over lodge amendment in Senate
The piece notes opposition from Democratic Senators to the Lodge amendment on treaty matters while a large majority of Republican Senators favor a compromise. It recalls earlier statements by Democrats willing to support treaties, labels the amendment as potentially nullifying vital treaty parts, and reflects amid broader reflections on politics, charity critique, and press behavior in Washington.
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France
Foreign Relations ‘Committee
Lodge
Senate
Charles W. Morse
New York
Washington
Associated Charities of
Democracy
Congress
House
Political Spring Styles
Styles for politicians seen in trade journals show little change from last season. Models are leaner but not as severe as the straight front. Embowpoint remains popular with short thick overlaid necks, long black coats, and black fedora hats. Hives of political bees adorn waists, stripes appear rarely.
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Edwardsville
A Farm Journalist Describes Worm Trouble
A correspondent writes in the farm journal that he is troubled with all kinds of worms this season especially grubs. The editors suggest this is a job for a veterinary.
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Bunker Hill Gazette News
Awful Predicament of R H Pilcher in City
Vandalia Democrat reports R H Pilcher of St Elmo faced an awful predicament while in the city between trains on a Wednesday, details unclear from the brief note.
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R. H. Pilcher
St. Elmo
Vandalia Democrat
Vandalia Blizzard Business Trip in City
B. W. Blizzard of St. Elmo visited Vandalia on Monday for business. Vanderalor Democrat reports Edward H. Klein's store advertises shoes for 79 cents and a note to use Want Ads to find lost articles.
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Vandalia
Blizzard
B. W. Blizzard
St. Elmo
Quotable Quote Highlights Quiet Resolve of Winners
A concise reflection notes that civilization honors talent and character, yet final prizes favor those who resisted quitting. David Gibson remarks that perseverance amid doubt separates awardees from the rest.
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David Gibson
Tyrant King Cold and the winter of labor
A compilation of sharp wits and editorial fragments from multiple papers lampooning King Cold and winter burdens. The pieces blend satire on oppression taxes, coal costs, and social roles with quips on work, reform, and public discourse.
Untitled fragment hints at romance and age gap talk
A clipped dialogue fragment shows She-Old Brown claiming hatred for a man if he were twenty five years younger, while another speaker dismisses the idea as a dream. The scene centers on flirtation and age dynamics.
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