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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
3
One year or six months options appear with prepaid expiration terms. The fragment mentions Kinlogh and a payment-before-expiration condition, implying a renewal or copy supply arrangement. Details are incomplete but indicate time-bound terms tied to payment timing.
The American Medical Association records show 20 killed and 659 wounded by Fourth of July celebrations last year with substantial fire losses. Illinois law empowers cities to regulate storage of explosives and the use of fireworks to reduce hazards, aiming to cut fire waste of about 225 million dollars noted in the year prior.
Observers question shifting seasonal patterns as accounts from Florida and Manitoba appear in the same day’s news. The Chicago Inter-Ocean highlights a Florida report on fashion and climate contrasts with a Manitoba semi Arctic condition.
The piece contrasts the coldest June woes with Manitoba and Saskatchewan heat waves reaching 103 degrees. It questions weather trends and future shifts in wheat, while musing on Florida real estate ads and Great Lakes winter resort potential. Editor Eugene McKnight criticizes Granite City Commercial Club for outsourcing printing to St. Louis, mocking local pride.
Illinois agriculture officials urge publishers to buy plate matter to advertise the Springfield state fair. They warn the fair would fail without state press support and insist newspapers deserve cold cash for running a newspaper.
The Diamond Special train on the Illinois Central railroad was held up by bandits near the state capitol. The express safe was dynamited as legislators voted a salary increase. Bloodhounds tracked the robbers, but they escaped with the loot.
The St. Louis Republic opines that Illinois repeal of the non resident fishing license law will not attract St. Louis excursionists. It is the lid law that raises concern among readers.
The Madison Republic laments that twenty days of June have passed with no brides yet appearing in Madison, a town that styles itself the Biggest little village on earth.
As June nears its end the marriage license list grows, reflecting rising population and an increase in subsequent divorce proceedings, signaling social shifts and legal activity in family matters.
Comment hints at potential disruption as Troy oils Market Street and Mr. Smith may add an electric line, suggesting concerns about altering the thoroughfare and its impact on the town.
Madison Republic reports that new bags were floated from the school building on Flag Day and were purchased by the Board recently.
An essay argues that substituting positive habits replaces vice more effectively than resolutions. It praises moving pictures as a powerful reform agent guiding both young and old toward decency, presenting literature, history, and distant lands vividly. It notes industry censorship as moral yet practical.
The US Supreme Court upheld Kansas power to fix reasonable maximum railway oil and oil product transport rates within the state with penalties for violations. The Missouri Pacific challenged the law, Kansas court upheld it, holding rates presumptively reasonable but reviewable for adequate railroad compensation.
A historic analysis of women as major buyers, urging merchants to tailor ads to female preferences. It stresses women influence on spending, demand for quality and price fairness, honesty in advertising, and direct, clear messaging to win and keep women as customers.
Proposals will be received July 5, 1913 by the Commissioners of Highways of Jarvis Township Madison County Illinois for hauling about 3000 tons of crushed stone to Blackjack Road. Bid per ton includes loading and dumping on road. Mail proposals to H C Dettmar Town Clerk Troy Illinois. Bid let to lowest responsible bidder at 2 PM in Town Clerk's office. Requires $50 certified check to Treasurer of Jarvis Township. Specifications available at Town Clerk's office. Right to reject bids reserved. Dated June 24 1913.
Notary Public and Conveyancer offers legal writings in typed neat form. Real estate handling for clients. Office call line Kinloch 4.
The advertisement touts Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a guaranteed cure for eczema and related skin conditions after long failures. It cites a Bath, Ireland resident testimonial and notes the formula dates from a physician with years of use. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Pfeiffer Chemical Co., Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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