A Paving Period and Mayor Meyer's Vision
A June 18, 1904 reflection on paving streets and sidewalks notes Mayor Meyer of Savannah argues a well paved city is well advertised. It highlights Illinois cities like Alton and East St. Louis progressing with asphalt and brick, and asks Troy when it will begin. Supply and demand for paving materials are global, urging Troy to produce bricks to meet growing need and spur local progress.
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Meyer
Savannah
American Municipal Journal and Engineer
Illinois
Alton
East St. Louis
Troy
Ocean
Standard measures across states prompt national standard book
The Bureau of Standards, a division of the Department of Commerce and Labor, prepares a volume on standard measures used in every state. Data by Mr Stratton show bushel and grain measures vary widely, with four wire gauge standards cited. The book aims to push Congress toward national standards and will be published soon. readers may request copies.
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Bureau of Standards
Department of Commerce and Labor
Stratton
Bureau
Congress
Public Improvements Rise Where City Leads
The piece notes Spokogee Creek Nation townships rely on citizen assemblies for funding and governance, with no town officers and a single deputy marshal maintaining peace. It cites Quincy’s view that public and private improvements advance together and urges municipal leadership to spark private progress. Other notes mention interurban road debates, the World’s Fair liberty bell joke, send you free contests, and Troy’s dog and smallpox stories.
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Spokogee
United States
Quincy Journal
Quincy
Compound Interest on Advertising Returns
The adverting principle compares ad spend to capital investment with earned returns as interest. Effective ads build goodwill valued at investment face value, and compounding returns accelerates profits. Advertisers gain strong returns by using our columns to reach the People.
Washington Letter June 9 1904 Turmoil Over Republican Chairmanship
Washington correspondent notes Cortelyou may lead the Republican campaign, while old-line Senators warn party prosperity hinges on victory over Democrats. Commentary covers Panama Canal plans, tariff reform debates, and the new Department of Agriculture building. Roosevelt’s German ties and Knox in Senate chatter are also mentioned.
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Washington
D. C
Cortelyou
New York
Canada
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Panama Canal
Col. Gorgos
Democratic National Committee
Riggs House
Congressman Kitchen
Burke Cochran
Washington Monument
White House
Black
Grand Army
Ware
Vasser College
United States
Knox
Senate
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Mr. Knox
Startling Evidence for Dr King’s New Discovery
Fresh testimony pours in declaring Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption cough and colds unequaled A Benterville Virginia man says three years of bronchitis vanished after a few bottles The remedy also helps lung and throat troubles pneumonia and grip Kingston druggist guarantees trial bottles free and prices at 50 cents and 1.00 A quip urges wise people to act and try Rocky Mountain Tea at night sold by S Kings ton.
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Dr. King
T. J. McFarland Benterville
S. Kingston
Public Sale By Schultze Bros Near St Jacob Road
Schultze Bros residing about a half mile east of the city near the St Jacob road will offer a sale of personal property including livestock and implements. The event occurs Saturday June 25 at 10 o clock in the morning with a credit of 11 months on sums over 10 dollars. Notices inserted free when sale bills are ordered at THE CXLL office.
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Schultze Bros
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Newsy
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Mary M. Throp
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
T. A. Throp
Rocky Mountain
Grandpa
Grandma
Madison
Madieca
Wis
Jaw
A. R. Gnodorabs
Propriston
Yiwdsee Aystem
Chris. Busse
A. Heddergott
LZ. the
First National Bank
Edwardsville
W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis, Cabhier
Troy Exchange Bank
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