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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
2
An editorial mocks anti smoke campaigns in other cities while praising smoke from industry. It argues smoke signals progress, rail tonnage, jobs, and civic life, contending Troy should favor more chimneys over reducing pollution and urging citizens to support smoke.
A satirical piece argues that the feminist movement will topple male dominance, likening it to a tornado or avalanche. It claims women can manage without roosters, noting hens lay more and better eggs, while unfertilized eggs spoil less. The piece calls for removing the dominicker from the flock after breeding season.
Chicago stages a dramatic Republican national convention showcasing unprecedented energy and pageantry this week. St Louis will host the Democratic event next week, but Chicago’s display is expected to outshine it in vigor and spectacle.
Official reports show two and a quarter inches of rain fell Monday and Tuesday. The region has had more than enough rain this week, and residents now hope for a pause in the weather.
The text argues consumers cannot reliably judge quality alone and warns that inferior materials can be hidden under veneers. It stresses that only manufacturers with established reputations guarantee value, urging buyers to rely on trademarks and proven brands to avoid fraud. It notes wider access to trademarked goods even in small towns and the importance of trusted origins.
A fragment from a periodical page lists humorous captions and caricatures tied to famous figures and works. It references Roosevelt with a bull, humorous takes on medical topics, and satirical “Cartoons Magazine” notes on King Ferdinand’s nose, plus dated quips about June events and a spoof nursery rhyme.
A Street Corner Sage laments modern crafters and recalls his sisters knitting mittens and socks. He criticizes women for embroidery and pillow covers while noting a seven dollar eighty cent debt for embroidery hoops and silk thread. The grocer cites his daughter’s admired work.
Advertisement cites Dr King’s New Discovery as the best answer for coughs and colds a pleasant sweet syrup easy to take. It claims years of experience prove medicines best for coughs and colds and guarantees money back if not satisfied. purchase a bottle and keep what is left for cold insurance.
A reflective line on motherhood and lullabies suggesting a mother’s song to her baby embodies the art of gentle, intimate performance. The statement elevates everyday care as a form of prima donna artistry, highlighting warmth, tenderness, and maternal connection.
In a chain of rural papers readers mock civic life and media craft. Across several towns the scorn targets editors, taxpayers, and Chicago’s quirks, with quips about police scent, fiscal reform, and moral duties, ending with a tongue in cheek sales pitch for newspaper access from Daniel Peterman.
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