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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
2
A July 1907 note laments rural road workmen’s limited instruction in road building and the missteps caused by inexperienced road “boat” operators, suggesting gaps in practical knowledge hinder improvements on country routes.
A Dainville preacher told his congregation to pay what they owe locally before giving to foreign missions. He urged members not to donate to the heathen while they owe money to the butcher, baker, grocer, or printer, urging domestic responsibilities.
Charles S Crumpe a wealthy farmer near Columbus Ohio ran coffins converted into watering troughs on his farm. Years ago Isaac Huber operated an undertaking business in Crumpe s building and left unused coffins in the basement Crumpe hauled them to his farm last spring to repurpose as troughs.
An exchange promotes a household curfew practice described as inexpensive and reusable. It instructs bending a child over a barrel, striking with a heated two foot siding implement, and evenly dividing strokes to curb street loafing in youths up to sixteen. The method claims to produce a musical clapper sound better than a folk song.
A Prince ton Democrat note explains a mistaken typo in a Friday arrest report. The line intended immorality became immortality and arraigned changed to arranged. The editor defends errors as common in proofs and stresses Bettie’s supposed innocence yet notes public confusion.
Readers are advised to use The Call's Want columns to buy sell rent or trade items. The section provides a simple classified ad service for residents seeking quick local transactions and opportunities.
Washington notes dated July 13 report ongoing credence to a government consideration of purchasing Magdalena Bay in Lower California for a Pacific naval station. The regular correspondent summarizes this budget of news notes from Washington.
UNCLE REUBEN'S LETTER argues for a western naval base near Magdalena Bay to guard the Panama Canal and project U S power to the Pacific. It links new naval curricula and officer promotions to stronger fleet readiness and notes White House expenses as context for the presidency.
A Puck column excerpt shows an editor praising a young artist for idiotic drawings. The editor imagines reprinting them in vibrant color to create a best selling juvenile book, praising the artist and his starry head.
From The Weekly Bulletin Troy residents read of blackberry market activity and widespread wheat shocks. James Ingles, 31, died at his brother in law George Lawson’s residence. A Madison county Board of Equalization meeting postponed tax assessment due to missing returns. Mrs Ellen Montgomery suffered a runaway accident and horse strike. Local teachers and students attended the Collierville normal institute, including Misses Badgiey Hampton Rawson Posey McVey Watt and Messrs Edwards Anderson Anderson Jr Anderson Roberta.
Aimed at women seeking health and charm, the piece argues charm comes from neatness, eyes, skin, and sprightliness rather than mere form. It promotes Electric Bitters as restoring weakness, sharpening nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion, guaranteed by S Kingston. Souvenir envelopes from Troy offered at THE CALI office.
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