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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
2
The article argues that towns thrive when farmers and townspeople collaborate to sustain trade and social life. It emphasizes the town as a social educational hub, notes wealth grows with local commerce, and urges promoting trade to keep money circulating within the rural community.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer quotes a reader who resists prepayment and cites the Greenville Advocate arguing cash in advance supports better journalism. It notes 13 killed and 30 injured in seven states from ten auto accidents last Sunday and recalls Edwardsville Republican’s 75th anniversary.
A partial fragment from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes editorial concerns about rates for citizens, referencing a civic issue and public discourse. The readable text hints at debate over costs and policy, with no full details or clear conclusion available.
Washington notes question the Navy League of the United States and its ties to Morgan interests. The writer suggests government manufacture of munitions and battleships to curb profits of armor, ammunition, and shipbuilding trusts. It lists directors and key figures connected to Morgan and Wall Street entities.
The text notes a million dollar fund established by Rockefeller for research to aid suffering humanity and adds a quip about government care for animals versus humans. It suggests Rockefeller deserves credit for philanthropy while adding a humorous reference to hogs and goats.
Pokheimer narrates his plan to stay up to date with music by using a player piano. He describes cranking papers with hole patterns to produce varied tunes and recalls how his wife reacts to his improvised instrument. Next week he hints at his daughter’s wedding.
The Coffeen Democrat editor W. E. Roberts was appointed postmaster in Coffeen. Former postmaster Thomas G. Laws faced charges and was removed from the position. The Edwardsville Democrat comments on newspaper notices for Madison County candidates and hints at paid announcements. A Belleville curiosity questions a society column line about applying manure in a humorous context.
A reflection on how door knocks have given way to push buttons. The saying suggests modern convenience outdoes traditional knocking in daily life. No specific people or places are named.
A reflective verse urging readers to respond to criticism and hurt with reciprocal knock knocking. It frames knocking as a social cue to defend others by challenging negativity, urging action against pessimism and unkind remarks in everyday life. The poem repeats the refrain about knocking all you can, applying it as a social tactic across various situations.
A questionable court house strike in Edwardsville raises questions if it is bona fide or an opportunistic delay to catch up with quarry work. The passage notes union recognition by English Bros. and hints at flimsy motives while urging community support for churches and schools to sustain the town.
A mixed page of light verse and household tips. Notes on folk remedies for dieting and candy, a playful poem about Diana eating oranges, and recipes and home hints. Historical calendar entries and generic kitchen guidance are interwoven with cooking times, stain removal, and oven tips.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions a notary public B W Jarvis and a delivery service by Daniel Petermen for St. Louis daily or Sunday papers. It references stationery inks carbon paper and jetter files in a small local ad context.
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