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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
2
The piece argues that Troy's true community spirit is shown by putting effort into the town rather than extracting wealth. It warns that a “don’t care” attitude signals a lack of spirit, while phrases like Nothing's too good for Troy indicate real civic energy. Citizens should support public interest and contribute to making Troy bigger, better, cleaner, and more attractive.
A nostalgic tribute extols the value of an old fashioned mother over modern manners. It praises her toil worn hands, gentle guidance, and enduring memory, comparing her to a perfume of wood blossoms and a timeless source of love.
Governor Dunne issues a proclamation declaring Wednesday June 14 Flag Day in the state. Public buildings schools businesses and homes should display the national emblem and communities should hold proper celebrations. Citizens are urged to wear a small flag in honor of the day.
Iron Tail, the Indian chief whose image appears on a five cent piece, died suddenly Wednesday aboard a railroad train from Washington to the Rushville Nebraska Indian Reservation. Heart disease was cited as the cause of death.
Railroads advertise summer services to California amid continued automobile travel, signaling ongoing passenger rail options for travelers choosing train travel over road trips.
Postal savings banks have seen strong success over the past year with finances benefiting from a shift in funds. They are now receiving about half the amount that previously flowed to Europe, indicating a notable change in savings patterns.
A concise notice links June brides, roses, bugs, and politicians, illustrating seasonal themes in local affairs and social events without detailing specific names or dates.
The Good Dealer channel has long stood as the most economical farm implement market. Standardized dealers ensure quality, prompt service, and local trust, outpacing direct manufacturer sales by speed and reliability. Dollar for dollar, home dealers offer superior service and value, urging farmers to buy locally.
Readers comment on local marriage license notices and the idea of adding a divorced column. The letters note the oddity of a number described as even seven and critique broader tax, road, and public spending issues raised by state authorities and local leaders.
In a June sketch George Fitch extols roses as a central June joy. He notes roses brighten lovers gardeners and even worms while arguing roses flourish in American yards and never become weeds. Practical men overlook their value yet travel and tourism thrive when roses frame country roads and gates. Planting a rosebush is an act of kindness to countless eyes while society ignores simple beauty.
Collected snippets from Spearville News mix dialect tales of a thrifty farmer with reflections on wages and farming life. A rural narrator contrasts penny pinching plans with practical know how, noting how cows and cream, crops and cash, shape a farmer’s fortunes.
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