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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
2
The article discusses a progressive push by the Troy city administration for permanent street and sidewalk improvements funded by special assessments on benefiting property. It notes public divisions, the shift away from petitions toward local boards, and the legal changes in 1905 that limit idle opposition. Key figures and exact dates are not specified in readable form.
A passage notes that many Troy streets and sidewalks are paved with unsuitable material. It argues for permanent improvements to save money for the city and taxpayers by replacing the current surface with brick or granitoid paving.
A St Louis Republic writer laments magazines' shift to profit and urges Troy to act. With waterworks impending and other improvements looming, residents should support locating the plant and encourage regional industry with material aid and efforts.
A brief historical quotation fragment notes resolve and dignity in leadership under pressure. The line evokes solidarity and duty within a crowd or march, urging participation and perseverance amid challenge. It reflects communal sentiment and a call to endure collective effort.
A Washington letter discusses antijapanese tensions in San Francisco, postwar debts, and the prospect of war with Japan. It notes the Panama trip’s costs, Bryan’s Washington visit, Knox’s political position, and Taft’s tariff stance shaping the next Republican contest.
The annual report shows 1499 boys underground in state mines, 155 men killed last year leaving 103 widows and 333 fatherless children. Total mine output reached 38 317 581 tons. One hundred fifty one new and old mines opened, with 123 more opened since the last report.
A Dallas man named E. W. Goodloe reports trying Dr. King's New Life Pills for malaria and biliousness with noted effectiveness. The ad claims no grinding gripe and lists a price of 23 cents at S. Kingston's drug store. The message ends with a Talmudic quote about teaching and a sign-off from Dan PrreaMan Apt.
A brief note from The Weekly Bulletin dated Thursday June 14 1877 recalls events from three decades earlier in Troy. The column highlights notable local happenings, people and places referenced in that historical issue.
Warren returns from Jasper visit. D P Cammann opens Summer school at German Evangelical church. Fritz Hampe dies at 56 near Troy. Weather turns hot with 100 degrees in shade. Mary Throp dies at Belleville. Samuel Langenwalter, 39, dies in Blackjack area. William H Riggin dies at Perry Kansas, 31, remains brought to Troy. Board of Revision meeting called for June 25 in Jarvis Township. A H Bell delivers alumni oration at Burn University Carlinville after passing Supreme Court exam in Mt Vernon.
Illinois press association held in Peoria with events a Tuesday to Thursday banquet. The group toured Bartonville Insane Asylum, heard Dr Zeller discuss care and history, praised non restraint methods and home like cottages for 2000 inmates, noting support from country papers and state leaders.
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a perfect cure after four doses. The ad touts backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation relief with a week’s treatment for 25 cents. Sold by S Kingston urging readers to try DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe easy headache relieving pill.
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