12 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
1
The piece argues that class and community problems reflect broader societal issues, urging citizens to confront dangers of misguided policy. It cites mail order business, parcels post, and retailer threats, urging awareness and swift action to awaken the blind and mobilize the indifferent.
Kansas City authorities launched an evening use plan for school buildings to aid community development. Four nights weekly offer programs for parents and elders, receiving strong support, with similar successes noted in New York and Western states as a rational use of public buildings.
The piece argues merchants rely on local papers in the fight against mail order houses but must advertise adequately. It stresses editors balance home interests with business needs, denying that advertising equals bribery, and notes the reach of country editors as leverage.
The text argues population shifts toward smaller industrial towns while big cities lose influence. It urges local duty to improve the national road from East St. Louis to Terre Haute in one day, and calls Jarvis township to lead a volunteer effort with the local scouts to support the project, emphasizing communal good.
The Highland Journal criticizes the Board of Supervisors for halting the publishing of their proceedings and calls on the board to provide a place where the 90,000 people they represent can attend and hear sessions rather than relying on reports.
The Edwardsville Republican urges the Madison County Board of Supervisors to tackle the county courthouse issue. It demands a clear motion or resolution and accountability, urging the board to act or refer the matter to successors.
L C Heim editor of the Marine Telegram and state fish warden will begin a monthly magazine about August 1 to be known as The Minois Fishermann. It will be printed in Litchfield and will be the only U S publication devoted to fresh water fishing.
The postal savings banks report total deposits of 20 million dollars nationwide. Government plans to issue about 854,860 dollars in postal savings bonds for depositors converting to twenty year 4 1/2 percent bonds. The rest of the excerpt features quips on Wall Street and light witty asides.
A new sidewalk was built on Clay Street opposite the St. Louis store. Dr. George H. Dewey and family prepared to move to Minnesota. David Pipr, son of Amer Pipr, was kicked on the forehead by a horse and injured. Dr. H. M. Sabin paid a $5 fine and costs for whipping Charles Peters in Squire Mills' court. Wheat threshing begins as dry weather harms corn and potatoes. Troy Archics beat St. Jacob Loafers 80 to 72 in a ball game. Frank Sabin, son of Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Rabin of Troy, died in Lennox, Mass., where the family was visiting. burial in Lennox.
A grocer speaks of rising prices caused by producers, railroads, and middlemen. He laments shifting costs on eggs flour sugar and salt as buyers, reformers, and housewives blame him, while prices vault through bargaining and commerce. The piece critiques economic forces shaping daily groceries.
In a postcard romance ending in marriage, James Murray of Savannah will wed Miss Metha Hansen of Omaha after a chance name on a depot wall in Iowa led to correspondence and pictures exchanged over four years. The couple plans nuptials following their long-distance courtship.
A persuasive call to reject mediocrity urging every person to be hundred percent proficient in their craft. It contrasts dubs and near-men, cites Ismay and John Jacob Astor as warnings, and extols self mastery as the path to happiness and a place in the human class of achievers.
Washington letter reports congressional debate on federal authority to set closed seasons for migratory game birds like geese ducks and quail. Governors and wardens mostly support federal supervision amid concerns over species extinction and interstate commerce. Also notes anecdotes about J Pierpont Morgan Senator Penrose and security around presidents and the Titanic aftermath.
Patron demands a rebate after finding a steak too tough to bite. The head waiter declines, suggesting he might try a "rebite" instead. The exchange shows a dispute over quality and refunds.
In Harrisburg a heavy plate glass being placed in Webster's drug store front transom fell across HE B Webster's arm, nearly severing it above the elbow. Lightning struck the Cairo post office and Illinois Central depot, wrecking a large section of the stone building and damaging other structures. Bishop Muldoon opened a $75,000 Sterling parish school corner stone ceremony before about 1,000 clergy and laity. Aviator J Hector Worden crashed his Moisant monoplane into a tree near Princeton after a 20 mile cross country flight from Buda. Chicago pardon board rebukes State's Attorney Wayman over claims of money and influence in parole decisions.
Percival Montague proclaims Millicent Pypfaice more beautiful than the day as she rests in his arms. The scene unfolds under a sweltering afternoon with temperatures near a hundred and humidity high, casting doubt on the sincerity of Percival’s compliment.
In a humorous exchange a crowd questions the dogstar's relation to heat and the Eminent Scientist begins a witty reply. His light remark incites an enraged mob to seize him and strike him, smiting him hip and thigh in a sudden burst of anger.
Plans have been accepted for a 40000 dollar roundhouse to be built by the Big Four railroad in Hillsboro. The company has allocated 60000 dollars for the improvement to be made this summer. Missionary Daisy Martin Leaves for Siam in Hillsboro. She will marry Edward Spilman, a missionary, in Hongkong, China. Boy Killed by Train Near Murphysboro The death of James Weston, 17, while trying to board a freight train in the Mobile and Ohio yards is reported from the countryside near Murphysboro.
The Dear Girls notes Miss Tellit-Susie Anteek complains that young Rimer the Hoet has written Verses titled Lines to Susies Eyes. Miss Sezzit-Well criticizes the vanity and mocks her crow feet, calling the piece unkind.
An anxious reader from Waverly-No Marie receives a note from a young man on five pages. The writer stresses not to assume romantic fixation from a single letter, urging caution in interpreting signals and emotions.
J B Gill and J Herbert have sold the Daily and Weekly Independent to Fred M Rolens. The Independent is the only Democratic newspaper in Jackson county, established in 1873.
Miss Maude Dasher, 16, leaped from a frightened horse driven by Walter Gwaltney near Carmi, suffering head wounds that caused her death. The incident occurred as the horse bolted, and bystanders reported her life was considered endangered before she jumped.
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