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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
2
The piece argues worry affects all levels of society from the poor who fret over basic needs to the rich who fear theft and illness. It notes creatures from fish to birds face danger and that, despite wealth, happiness and health remain elusive as worries persist across classes.
A eastern journal notes Houston Texas adopts a bill to abolish elected city officials and transfer all municipal power to a five member commission. The change follows Galveston’s model, supported by taxpayers and business leaders, on the condition that commissioners are capable and free of graft. Local government must balance centralized authority with civic education to elevate public sentiment and governance.
Compilations by The Issurance Preas state life insurance organizations distributed in the United States and Canada amounting to 371, 602,577 dollars in a period obscured by OCR. The tables published in the report summarize these figures.
The journal outlines how a large overall sum was distributed, noting counts of cities by thresholds: 203 above 100k, 123 above 200k, 71 above 300k, 57 above 400k, 45 above 500k, 24 above 1 million, 16 above 2 million, five above 5 million, two above 9 million, and one above 26 million. It argues Troy's prosperity depends on mining and industry, urges against naysayers, and stresses diverse industry as municipal progress.
A discussion notes that the ordinary body contains enough iron for seven large nails fat for fourteen pounds of candies carbon for sixty five gross of crayons and phosphorus for 820000 matches. It adds twenty spoonfuls of salt fifty lumps of sugar and forty two liters of water. The remark observes some men might be worth more to civilization dead than alive.
The upgrade of the Troy post office from fourth to third class is followed by a salary increase for the postmaster. The post office is a key business barometer, and its advancement indicates that the town and its commercial interests are moving forward.
A quiet mood surrounds the proposed Maryville to Troy extension of the East St. Louis and Suburban electric railway. Once plans move forward, observers expect eye opening announcements and concrete action to follow.
The piece argues that towns misjudge their preparedness for crises and that unforeseen events reveal true leadership. It emphasizes that major challenges show who has real calibre by standing up when stakes are high.
A wry note recalls that errors in police records and divorce proceedings create unwanted notoriety. It mentions a Chicago dressmakers convention where the decollete gown was ordered cut out, suggesting consequences of public exposure and fashion restraint.
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration optimistic on peace with Russia and Japan while noting cautious replies from Count Cassini and Minister Takahira. The Mikado's stance delays formal notes and suspends negotiations as Washington prepares for reinforced naval drills spurred by a mock combat near the capital. Separately, George W. Beavers considers pleading guilty to conspiracy charges tied to postal procurement, potentially aiding State Senator George E. Green’s case, with sentencing still undecided. President Roosevelt postpones Oyster Bay trip, now aiming to depart June 26.
A critique of child labor argues it destroys future society and religion, stunts childhood, and cripples both body and soul. It condemns employers for exploiting children, noting wasted potential and the lack of economic efficiency in child labor. The piece links social collapse to the practice and calls for stopping it.
From The Weekly Bulletin June 2 1875 reports wheat harvest in full swing. Dewey and Schott returned from a Kansas City trip. a plan to form a literary and scientific society circulated. Sherman Park picnic planned by a St. Louis group for July 3. Pres byterian cantata titled The Flower Queen drew praise. Highland couple Marquis L McAlilly and Alice I Stewart wed by Justice Boeachenstein. St Louis churchmen arrived by five coach train for Troy picnic. many locals attended. Public school closes term. Bigelow’s advanced class held over due to illness. bell tongue recovered from bottom of the school well after long absence.
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