20 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
1
The Troy Weekly Call lists editor and publisher B W Jarvis with postal entry at Troy Illinois. Subscription options include one year six months and three months with rates and terms. Readers are asked to report missed issues and entertainers to publish notices at regular rates.
A Boston psychologist recalls a Russian jailer who turned to counting. The janitor, once a prison warden with a rifle, framed the lecture hall as a jail yard and counted prisoners in his mind. His habit grew from years tallying convicts, shaping his view of crowds.
The town should form associations to attract factories away from cities. A national league of such groups could trigger a stampede of factories to towns, boosting local population and demand for surrounding farm products as a better market than distant cities. Partners nationwide should unite with these associations to locate factories nearby.
The republicans nominate Taft and Sherman at Chicago and the nation awaits the Democratic convention at Denver. Bryan is likely to be nominated, as Taft was, with the election’s outcome uncertain. Bill is sure to be elected.
The renowned blind pianist known as Blind Tom, admired by three generations of concertgoers, died this week in Hoboken New Jersey. Once celebrated for his musical genius, he spent his later years in retirement and depended on charity.
The record notes that forecasts amid recent wet conditions are unreliable and a forecaster cannot trust predictions beyond a single day. It emphasizes the difficulty of weather guessing and the need to be cautious about forecasts.
A man who can win any game without giving the big head or being clever is admired as rare and exceptional. He avoids the sevenfold sidestep and remains elusive, earning praise for his skill and restraint.
An eastern physician asserts he has attended 30000 lectures in twenty years, a boast echoed by many married men in Troy who claim similar experiences.
Aman was arrested in Alton for standing on the derpet corner. The remark pities the calaboose and questions if such treatment would happen in Troy.
A sharp remark describes a quarrelsome individual who insists on fair trade. The saying implies such a person expects rewards beyond what they give, highlighting a one sided bargaining stance.
A quirky event centers on a spell binder but observers note there is no link to the self-binder. Attendees mingle as organizers promote local folklore and crafts. The day highlights regional talent and quirky curiosities, drawing steady foot traffic and light local press attention.
Washington Letter reviews the District of Columbia's unique governance, criticizes the federal appointment trio, and notes a recent eight story apartment collapse as evidence of supervision failures. It calls for replacing insincere officials with competent managers to improve city operations and safety.
A light collage of humor and anecdotes on readers’ value to newspapers, a rural wedding verse, a wheat price joke, and a German farmer’s bank misunderstanding. It ends with a homely quip about cash flow and milk tickets.
William M. Goudy of Fairfield announces his candidacy for appellate court clerk in the Fourth district as a Republican, indicating a one-term aim. He has led the Press for over twenty years, focusing on farming and dairying, and has served as Fairfield postmaster, aiding ten rural delivery routes.
Hundreds suffer from backache rheumatism and similar ailments yet the ad links them to kidney trouble. Pills for the kidneys promise quick relief by acting directly on kidneys with a 30 days trial cost of $1.00 and money back guarantee. Kingston S&S silent.
W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee reports using Foley's Urino Laxative for chronic constipation and says it is a thorough practical remedy. He offers his conscientious reference as a positive endorsement. S. Kingston.
Kue ker and Son advertise a final sale of their entire line of paints and varnishes with discounts of 150 off on the dollar, urging customers to buy now before stock is gone.
The St Louis Times offers a 30 cent monthly rate. Daniel Peterman acts as agent for ordering subscriptions.
A Grand Family Medicine endorsed by Frank Conlin of 436 Houston St New York. It treats dyspepsia liver trouble and is praised for back and kidney weakness. It regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor. Sold under guarantee at Kingston's drug store for 50 cents.
Joyce from Claremont writes that about a year ago she bought Foley's Kidney Remedy and it cured her long standing kidney trouble. She calls it a grand good medicine and highly recommends it. Kingston.
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