11 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
1
A collection of satirical quips and observations from various cities. Topics include police praise in New York, a Pittsburgh take on news, a Dallas reporter theft, a New York man saving money on a modest salary, and light commentary on manners, fashion, and public conduct. The tone is wry and collage-like with multiple named locales and individuals referenced in brief, humorous bits.
The article notes that despite the rise of the trolley car motorcycle automobile and horse there remains ample opportunity for enjoying the outdoors through varied travel and recreation options.
A remark on Italy experimenting with an armored automobile notes that as such vehicles become common life may grow cheaper. The observation implies potential future societal and economic shifts linked to enhanced vehicular protection.
A Princeton student acknowledges he writes to sixteen different girls. A train dispatcher would suit him, while florists aiming for a blue peony deserve time to persevere. A writer notes the brave are always tender. The final cattle shipment to restaurants is deemed cowardly.
Germany debates sanitary policy to forbid rubber mouthpieces on nursing bottles. The idea aims to improve hygiene and may push manufacturers toward steel or alternative materials.
The item notes that suffragists may disrupt afternoon teas in offices and business houses while London endures. It laments the rise of colonial and mission furniture, leaving earners with few comfortable seating and sleeping options. It also comments on judging a man by his company even when alone.
This season brings widespread griping from those who lack a chance at being the favored attendee. The grumbling targets the unfair start and seating favoritism observed by fans and staff alike.
A hotel guest who phoned for soap and towels received soap and rolls instead. The guest likely blamed the central operator for the mix up, suggesting a lapse in the front desk service. The anecdote reflects common era hotel communication errors.
An economic note suggests the six hundred million dollar figure for U S music spending could be revised to reflect that over half of that amount is wasted on music received. The claim cites waste without detailing sources or methodologies.
A writer claims a wife is defined by chores like washing and cooking, prompting discussion on whether such statements misrepresent women. The remark highlights enduring stereotypes about gender roles and the value of women beyond domestic duties.
Professor Hansen of North Dakota travels to Asia to study crops that can be grown on arid western lands with higher profits than mortgages, aiming to find a lucrative drought resistant variety.
The no breakfast movement is gaining strength in this country as well as in France, reflecting a growing push to skip the morning meal across regions and cultures.
In New York, lively discussions arise over a proposal to tax bachelors. Some say it is one of the few levies people would cheerfully pay, reflecting mixed public reaction to the idea.
A fragmented text cites a woman described as paid and noted for beauty with a quoted report. lacks clear names, dates, or locations to define a full item.
Washington. Counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers seeks subpoenas for 40 former leaders including Joseph G. Cannon and Nelson Aldrich to refute Mulhall’s expected testimony. Overman delays, signaling possible later action. Debate centers on how far to probe Mulhall’s strike breaking ties and influence over lawmakers. I A Smith links a Farmers Union cotton meeting to a Manufacturers sugar clash that helped defeat the Wilson Underwood tariff bill.
Washington The house passed the rules committee resolution for an investigation of the Mulhall lobby charges. A special committee of seven members will conduct the inquiry at open hearings with special counsel. Speaker Clark named Garrett Tennessee chairman Cline Indiana Russell Missouri Rodenberry Georgia Stafford Wisconsin Willis Ohio Nolan California to lead.
The run on the Pittsburg State Bank for Savings continues but at lower volume. Police regulations remain in effect with all withdrawal windows open for customers seeking to take out money.
Six men were killed and 30 injured when a flat car loaded with coast artillery personnel wrecked between Manila and Corregidor, about 30 miles southwest of the city.
A movement in Aberdeen and Mabridge aims to open the remaining unceded portion of the Standing Rock Indian reservation comprising 1,121,000 acres. The effort seeks congressional action to make the lands accessible for settlement or development.
Wealthy Berlin farmer Wolfgang Baetokle travels 10,000 miles to wed Miss Ethel Davis of Paraguay, daughter of a South American merchant, after meeting only once before.
Police search Rigby Idaho for a robber who entered the Bank of Rigby and fled with 3800 dollars in unclear circumstances. The incident prompts a statewide or regional inquiry.
Washington. Meat packing plants nationwide will face outside expert inspections from three college professors invited by Secretary of Agriculture Houston. The assignments are temporary and do not replace the Bureau of Animal Industry. The inspectors will report on conditions in plants in New York Massachusetts Connecticut Illinois Missouri and will offer recommendations to improve service and public confidence. Dr W T Sedgwick MIT will inspect Boston Worcester Brightwood Mass and New Haven Conn. Dr W A Moore Cornell will visit Philadelphia New York Buffalo Pittsburgh and National Stock Yards IL. Dr J A Connaway Missouri will survey Kansas City St Louis St Joseph Mo and National Stock Yards IL. The secretary urged frank, complete reporting of conditions observed.
The federal grand jury criticized the president and attorney general for their treatment of San Francisco District Attorney McNab. Judge Van Fleet refused to accept the report until the criticisms were removed.
Paris reports that Prof Arsenne D Arsonval of the College of France has solved the long distance wireless telephone problem in a practical way. He will complete a transmitter by October and have it ready for use.
Albany NY Gov Sulzer sent to the senate for confirmation the appointment of James M Lyach of Syracuse president of the International Typographical Union after three failed attempts to confirm John Mitchell as state labor commissioner.
Storms of unusual severity swept across Northern Illinois tearing down telegraph and telephone wires destroying many houses and thousands of trees. Two were reported dead and six injured in Chicago area storms.
Chicago couples may obtain marriage licenses at any hour of the day or night. Those wed at midnight must travel 12 miles to the deputy clerk’s home to complete the process.
Sheriff Bonner Hill sent reinforcements to the Consolidated Coal company property at Cabin Creek Charleston West Virginia where nearly 1 000 shots were fired from the hillsides at the mining camp as the miners war resumed in the area
A swarm of bees settled on a downtown Minneapolis lamp post on a busy business street, blocking traffic for hours. The incident was fully captured by Earl Mattison, a farmer boy from Cokato, Minnesota.
A $100,000 residence in Horwich, England, described as a handsome home, was destroyed by a fire. Details are scarce due to fragmented text. Local authorities and residents are assessing the extent of the damage and potential causes. The incident highlights the loss of a significant property and concerns for nearby structures.
Washington report on Edward Lauterbach, New York lawyer, conceding he lied about Democratic sentiment and Taft opposition in the steel inquiry while under Senate interrogation. He waived immunity to continue testimony as he detailed ties to David Lamar and Morgan interests, amid claims of impersonating congressmen and seeking concessions from Wall Street figures.
Wilson, at Windsor Vermont, took up his golf clubs with Frank Kennedy as manufacturer witness. Scheduled opponents were Arthur W. Tedcastle of Boston and Francis B. Sayte in a local golf event.
Chief Keller confronts bootlegger Ray Williams during a warrant service. Dodsworth, a veteran officer, is killed after a hand to hand struggle. Williams dies from gunfire as Keller and Dodsworth are wounded. Oliver Harding flees with a leg wound. Harding later disappears.
A semi official report says last week's Balkan battles were the longest bloodiest and hardest fought. Servians suffered about 15,000 killed and wounded while Bulgarians lost about 20,000. A $5,000 loss is noted in the record.
Ice workers in Cincinnati return to work ending a three week strike that disrupted supply. City officials had seized ice plants and operated them to avert shortages and suffering.
Cable advices from the International State of Agriculture at Rowe report in Washington that the winter wheat crop in European Russia for the year is 277,683,000 bushels, up 18.8 percent from last year, while the winter rye crop stands at 917,166,000 bushels, down 8.9 percent from the previous year.
A blaze destroyed nearly all of Sturgis Kentucky, and affected Evaneville Indiana and nearby Sturgis, Kentucky. The town of about 2,000 people on the Illinois Central railroad suffered an estimated property loss of 300000 dollars or more. Local authorities and residents assess the disaster and begin recovery efforts.
Valley City North Dakota parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Gunderson named their newborn triplets Margaret Jessie and Eleanor in honor of President Wilsons three daughters. The three girls were christened a few days after their birth in the Gunderson home city setting.
Disorder erupted as miners clashed with police in Johannesburg. Gunfire and looting followed, with reports of many casualties and extensive damage to shops and streets. Police battled rioters as authorities attempted to restore order.
Fragmented OCR fragment mentions bachelors criminals in city and marital status. Limited legible items. no clear events, dates, or people to identify.
A jumble of old sayings and ad lines. references to a self made man ready to answer calls. A mother praises a chosen partner as her daughter confronts a parson. Mention of Porter’s Antiseptic Oil and powder dressings. A note on the Pahouin people and a quote from Chateaubriand about women and grace.
A humorous exchange features a polite maxim from an old fogg and a grouchy retort about never intending to lose by politeness. The brief dialogue highlights cautious restraint and the clash of personalities in a street conversation.
Opposite the post office on lower Broadway New York City a 780 foot high building now completed will house 10000 workers. If all employees rode the subway uptown at 5 pm ten car expresses would need 15 minutes to clear them. Other towers nearby also house thousands and hundreds more. The number of these great structures is steadily growing.
Fostoria residents report honey bees near the town harbor an opium habit. Deputy auditor W. E. Baker claims he can prove it, noting bees shift from clover to oriental poppies planted by locals. After a short drink they slump, likened to opium smokers after use. The 1913 dispatch from Fostoria is reprinted from the New York Sun.
A vignette on towering hairstyles of the past notes how women and courtiers adjusted to extreme hairdos. Mentions Marie Antoinette, Mme de Genlis, Voltaire meetings, and the Duchess de Chartres with dramatic headpieces and scenes in carriages and salons.
A reader recounts a dramatic recovery of a sick baby after feeding Grape-Nuts juice and milk, claiming doctors advised condensed milk ruined the stomach. She describes a simple preparation, touts Grape-Nuts as the best food for delicate babies and as a healthful option for adults, and notes its value beyond the farm or road.
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