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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
2
The Troy Weekly Call announces its Saturday issue date March 3 1906 with editor B W Jarvis and publisher details. It notes post office classification second class matter and reminds subscribers to renew or discontinue at expiration and report missed deliveries. Sample copies available on request and communications should be sent to The Troy Weekly Call at Troy Hl Ty.
The article warns of an imminent coal strike set for April 1 if talks fail between miners and operators. It notes a potential nationwide stoppage affecting 450,000 workers and coal production, with lessons from 1897 and 1904. The Railway World calls the situation historically grave for commerce and public welfare.
The Highland Journal notes a vote on abolishing cash road tax and returning to a labor system at the upcoming township election. If the plan passes, residents may shift how road work is funded and managed.
The text argues that spring road work matters regardless of system and that past methods have wasted funds. It notes farmers have bitter experience under both systems and shows little interest in the proposition. It suggests macadam or gravel as the solution to avoid waste.
Editorials warn that buying from nonlocal firms harms communities. The Cash Buyers' Union of Chicago failed, trapping many in smaller towns, underscoring that it pays to avoid playing at another man's game.
In a habeas corpus case on the 22nd alt. Dr. K J Wilson testified Governor Pattison of Ohio was too weakened in brain and body to give continued thought to any subject though he remained perfectly sane. Widespread fear persists that he cannot carry out state government plans.
A large foundry employing 300 workers with a monthly payroll of 10000 dollars could transform Troy’s industrial development. The opportunity is described as rare and requires prompt decisive action, as Troy should secure the project to gain its benefits.
The writer argues that men lacking courage to defend their town or ashamed of honest poverty show gristle in their backbone. A test proposed is placing such men beside a big issue to reveal their character.
A mobilizing statement urges citizens to act on opportunities for town progress and public enjoyment, arguing life is brief and improvement must be secured before it is too late.
A period of political theater unfolds as Atlanta parties rally for workers. They praise laborers and promise support, aiming to boost union-friendly rhetoric and solidify voter alignment with working men.
Washington letter reports six to five Inter State Commerce Committee vote to report Hepburn bill with amendments optional for Senate. Knox pushes own rate bill spurring White House tension. Pure food bill passes 63 to 4 amid reform push. Taft and Bonaparte urge bigger army and navy. Root’s tariff settlement with Germany deemed significant, Panama Isthmus work doubles in January.
The piece reports John D. Rockefeller's wealth at 200 million dollars with an annual income of 25 million dollars, equating his yearly earnings to the total income of Europe’s crowned heads. It notes frequent million-dollar dividends, a growing fortune of 480,750 dollars since last Sunday, and astonishing per hour and per minute figures.
A reader is instructed to perform coin and bill experiments to reveal a ring, then donate the dollar or folded bills to subscriptions. The note promises to apply the value to the reader’s Can subscription and hints at further schemes after trying the experiments.
Editor notes that authorities claim all snow was cleared from St Jacob sidewalks by Tuesday noon. City officials supposedly hired all available workers and spent funds to keep streets passable, while criticizing council for choosing coal slack and cinders over clean sidewalks funded by a small tax.
Edwardsville Democrat notes Madison county endures unusually bad roads for decades. The piece argues for betterment of public highways, praising the county in many areas yet lagging in infrastructure. A moral aside compares Satan benefiting from a saint more than a sinner.
A reflection urging appreciation of life’s simple joys such as bird songs children’s voices sunsets and flowers. It encourages embracing goodness and brightness daily so one may look back contentedly on a life well lived and fulfilled.
The article argues that as the nation industrializes it must address child labor. It notes self interested motives drive exploitation of cheap child labor, compares stricter English laws to laxer continental rules, and urges preventing child labor to prepare youths for responsible citizenship and civic efficiency. It emphasizes protecting the rising generation across the nation.
The census bulletin notes fewer illiterates among children of foreign born parents than natives. The main cause appears to be urban residence providing better schooling, with country illiteracy at 89 per 1,000 versus 10 per 1,000 in cities over 25,000. This contrast is striking.
A Norwegian writer explains that the genuine old form of the new king’s name is Hakon, formed from ha meaning high and kin meaning kin or race. The modern spelling is Haakon, with the a like aw in hawk and on like on, and the accent on the first syllable.
President Roosevelt shows enthusiasm for a Kaibab plateau preserve on 60 by 80 mile tract spanning Buckskin mountains. It would sustain about 5,000 buffalo and large elk or moose populations with abundant small game. Senator Smoot authored the bill to establish the reserve.
The latest shade in women's hair is amethyst. It is paired with violet or dark gray eyes, a black hat, and a black gown. Brown green and yellow eyes and hair colors like black brown or lemon are out of date and seen on those who don’t read the magazines.
A Sterling Illinois woman who demanded five thousand dollars for a kiss recovered only 189 dollars by legal action. The court ruling leaves her with little prospect of steady work at this rate, yet she might still earn a fair living if able to sustain employment.
John W Gates among literary men challenged to write funny pieces after joking about stock statistics. Writers submitted their work and a referee awarded Gates the palm. He won and Mr Blank was paid 50 dollars for acting as judge, with unanimous agreement from other competitors.
Louis Horwitz a 28 year old Russian traveling salesman petitions the circuit court at St Louis to change his name to Louis Hart. He alleges discrimination due to his Russian name and seeks to sever ties with the Russian empire.
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