17 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
2
A reflective essay argues against measuring success by money, condemning the worship of wealth and praising public spirited ideals. It cites Yale and Prague scholars, notes the rise of industrialism, and asserts true worth lies in intellect, virtue, and service rather than riches.
Washington reports from St Petersburg indicate Czar wants terms from Japan to end the war. Ambassador Meyer and Cassini are cited in hopes a peace accord may follow. The White House renewal of good offices is praised as a neutral step amid diplomacy and naval cautions. A separate note reveals Smithsonian auditor Willian W. Karr admits defalcation of at least forty six thousand dollars amid long rumored mismanagement.
A speaker argues graft and monopolies threaten the nation, urging ruthless exposure and punishment. He praises press independence, says corrupt cartels rely on voter apathy, and calls for relentless fact-finding to awaken public conscience and compel reform.
A patient from Cherokee, Indiana, reports severe kidney failure with backache and low mood. Electric Bitters restored health, enabling sitting without a cushion. The testimonial endorses the tonic for weak kidneys, liver or stomach, priced 50 cents and guaranteed by S Kingston.
Helvetia Dwellings Mutual Fire Insurance Co operates from Highland Illinois. It was chartered in May 1903 to insure homes and contents against fire and lightning with a 2 dollar renewal fee after five years and a wind storm policy option. Directors include Geo Roth Louis Metz John Thurnau L A Spies M W Powell John Bardill Jacob Gehrig L C Dreiling and Henry Foehner. George Rohr is president and Eugene L Houlard secretary.
From The Weekly Bulletin dated Thursday June 17 1875 this brief item recalls events and notable happenings in Troy thirty years prior. The column reflects the local newspaper’s page reminiscence style highlighting community life and historical notes from mid June 1845 era.
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