This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
3
The Gall is accused of sparking conflict with an editorial reference. The city council started the feud by reworking the dog ordinance and granting petitions to pursue selective measures. The Call editor faces targets as clean up efforts widen, with critics warning of biased enforcement and demands for equal treatment.
The state fire marshal reports 975 fires in June with total losses of 957,014 dollars. Dry weather in central and southern areas contributed to 87 causes as shingle roofs and chimney sparks triggered many blazes. Locomotive sparks destroyed grain in fields. department efforts focus on public education, though fires remain high but trending downward.
The Highland Journal notes a Monday night city council resolution to remove obstacles from streets alleys and sidewalks, likely to beautify the city though it may burden several businesses. It questions whether a similar measure will be introduced in Troy.
Citizens expect the clean-up to include collection of specific street rubbish left in receptacles since early spring. The effort aims to tackle long-standing litter clogging streets and alleys.
A lighthearted note questions a katydid's weather forecasting ability, implying it offers no better forecast than the Weather Bureau. The remark keeps a playful tone while centering on a quirky omen versus official science.
A reflective line noting that failure to secure fair treatment leads people to seek a new arrangement, implying a shift in public sentiment and potential political or social change.
William Rockefeller declares he will lead the New Haven director role, signaling a decisive bid for governance. His statement positions him as a strong speaker and potential reformer in city leadership.
Report states Huerta is said to be well faxed daily and is described as now well fixed in his routine. No further details accompany the claim about his status or daily communications.
Washington July 25 A report to the Secretary of Labor by W W Husband proposes cooperation between the United States and Europe to regulate immigrant flow. The document supports restriction, notes European disfavor of unrestricted emigration, and suggests steamship companies influence immigration. It highlights Russian peasant prospects and Canada’s Doukhobor welcome.
A rambling August column satirizes summer heat and its effects. It jokes about sweating and cosmetics for women, barefoot children blistered by sidewalks, and the tongue tied by fear in August. It notes many towns hosting chautauquas and comments on literature and ice cream vendors.
A quirky card of verses and miscellany recounts a beach flirtation poem, historical dates, weather lore, and domestic vignettes. It blends light humor with practical tips and old‑time housekeeping advice, ending mid‑sentence about cleaning gilt frames.
Ernest C Foster reflects on running a rural newspaper using simple presses and credit. He notes publishers learn to read their town, handle ministers, agents, bankers, and social visitors, and face raillery from readers in arrears. He cautions policy shifts can end a town paper, often prompting a widow to sell the office. Mr Foster promises a piece on the Metropolitan Paper next week.
A terse dialogue shows a man requesting his final denial as a woman confirms it. He offers to send items described as eating suspenders, asking if she wants them now. The fragment hints at a departure after rejection and a potential transfer of belongings.
A brief cleaning note explains removing soil from marble by using finely powdered pumice and vinegar. Apply the mixture, leave six hours, brush vigorously, rinse with clear water, dry the surface, and finish by rubbing with whiting and chamois.
Neuralgia and sciatic pain relief with Sloan's Liniment promises fast action, penetrating without rubbing. Louisville advertiser quotes a user’s four month headache relief after two to three nights, and recommends keeping a bottle at home. Available in 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 sizes, endorsed by H. R. Huffendick.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back guarantee from W J Guiney Co Toledo and a testimonial from the National Bank of Commerce Toledo. The item also reports James Binch aged 6 smothered by wheat chaff near Waterloo after a threshing accident. An agent offers home delivery of St Louis papers.
Short classified note invites buyers and sellers to consult B. W. Jarvis for town or farm property trades. The ad emphasizes brokerage services and real estate guidance available locally.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.