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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
2
Local column notes a cryptic sequence including numbers and the name Kinloch. The puzzle lists values such as 1.25 1.00 65 .50 35 25 05 alongside the tag Kinloch, sparking questions about hidden meaning or a riddle yet to be solved. No clear incident or date is provided.
The article marks the 137th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and notes nationwide Fourth of July celebrations. It reviews past casualties and fires, praises the 1910 start of a safer “safe and sane” movement, cites last year’s low casualties of 20 dead and 659 injured with $576,525 in losses, and urges continued moderate celebrations and civic responsibility across communities.
The 48th Illinois General Assembly adjourned in Springfield after a feverish final week with 1617 bills introduced and only 240 reaching the governor for signature. It notes passage of key laws including woman’s suffrage, state public utilities commission, municipal ownership of utilities, and consolidation of fish and game departments, amid many measures being dropped.
Critics inside the body deride the session as a failure with old guard dominance blamed for wasted time. Senators Gray and Johnson condemn the system and call for a single legislature, while Medill McCormick accuses the Senate and House of killing each other’s bills and urges a renewed push in the next campaign to defeat machine politics.
The Troy shoe factory worth 430000 lies idle and depreciating. If it cannot operate as a shoe plant, other uses should be explored for public benefit. The failed proposition curtails future local manufacturing efforts and harms the community’s prospects.
General assembly laws took effect Tuesday as the Equal Suffrage bill empowers 1,600,000 Illinois women to vote. The first votes are set for July 12 in Geneva on a kindergarten proposition, while Highland Leader notes the tax lists echo a biblical reminder about the poor.
A reflective note questions why residents must be repeatedly urged to undertake improvements that benefit the community and their own welfare, suggesting public exhortation may be excessive or ineffective.
Trojans defend John D Rockefeller arguing his oil is strong though critics dispute him. The crowd responds with the phrase Let er rain as a verdict on the matter.
A patriotic verse calls for raising Old Glory with red and white against the sky, recalling sacrifice and freedom. It laments greed and hardship while urging unity, pride, and a renewed sense of national duty across the land.
Unnecessary labor wastes time and harms cash flow. Efficient systems rely on useful motions, dropping useless hobbies and excess reports. Civilization advances when avoidable motions are cut, as in bricklaying and teaching, urging focus on definite service and value.
Washington editorials argue for extending parcel post to general express use. Proposals include raising weight to 100 pounds, removing limits for shipper deliveries, 100 mile zones, initial three cent charge and half a cent per pound per zone, and universal merchandise eligibility. Also warns of fraud in fabrics and calls for a Pure Cloth Law with protective labeling.
July 4 marks the 1863 surrender of Vicksburg to General Grant a turning point in the Civil War. Five years later on Independence Day President Johnson issued an amnesty proclamation pardoning those recently in rebellion not under indictment.
The Fourth of July marks the deaths of three U S presidents including Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in 1826 and James Monroe in 1851. A peace treaty with Mexico was signed on July 4 1848, marking a historic holiday moment.
The article argues advertising must be original and tied to the firm behind it. It warns merchants, “in a rut,” that lack of individuality kills success, citing Dunn and Bradstreet. It urges studying leading city ads to gain timely, local ideas and to adopt modern business methods.
A column laments hollow patriotism and noisy celebrations on the Fourth of July. It contrasts true civic duty with flashy displays, noting the danger of careless festivities and the small share of squibs among firecrackers. It urges pride in country paired with responsible celebration.
A fragmentary historical remark lauds renowned leaders while wryly noting a harsh, frugal era economy. The piece hints at national pride, a stringent cost measure or wage, and a nod to notable figures without specific names or dates.
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