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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
2
The article urges attorneys to publish legal notices in the paper and notes local political buzz. It cites spring cleaning in Kinloor and shiplike talk on Japan Russia relations. It also reports on a Quincy youth club idea proposed to energize civic action for ages 21 to 30.
If every resident valued personal duty to health, keeping yards alleys and streets clean, the health commissioner's reports would reflect a lower death rate. Neglect of health laws comes not from opposition to sanitary steps but from undervaluing simple daily routines and opportunities.
A farmer instinctively avoids neglected surroundings and favors towns with bright exteriors. Merchants should attract customers by cheerful paint, appealing show windows, and orderly displays. People judge a man’s success by his surroundings, preferring to trade where success is visible.
Indiana Governor Durbin argues that genuine patriotism requires active support of laws and institutions. He warns that aroused citizens can safeguard the government from domestic hostility and lawlessness by exerting influence in favor of the legal framework.
A collection of quips on work luck and human nature shows the era’s wry take on comfort, industry, and everyday folly. Pithy lines note radium optimism, handmade forecasts, and the costs of a smile, with sly references to writers, luck, and social pretenses.
A irate customer confronts a grocer over an egg with a chicken inside. The grocer remains calm and explains the extra 30 cents, noting most would have kept the chicken and said nothing. The piece interweaves a verse about love and marriage with the exchange.
The Washington Letter reports on Panama treaty debates in the Senate, ratification by 66 to 14, and Democratic infighting over the Hay BunauVarilla accord. It notes Republican defense, priestly critiques of Colombia's loss, and projected one year for water supply and sanitation plans. It covers Supreme Court ruling on free-pass railroad accidents, orthoepy notes from Japan, war verse curiosities, post office fraud trials, and Ohio Senate seat changes with Governor Herrick and General Dick amid a volatile political scene.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt planted two fern leaf beech trees on the White House grounds to mark Washington's birthday. Rep Shafroth resigned over a tainted Colorado election while Senator Teller's seat was unaffected. The San Domingo rebels have insulted the United States. Uncle Sam to bring forth his lightning. Senator Gorman opposes navy growth until roads improve. Rep Burton condemned navy spending. Dr Herran closed the Colombian legation and plans to return to Bogota. Ex-Secretary Root says the Panama canal serves global commerce, not greed.
A health tonic claim states Herbine rapidly regenerates blood and restores color, reviving drooping strength and diminishing languor. Mrs. Belle H. Shirel of Middlesborough Illinois reports liver trouble and poor blood improved by Herbine, priced 50 cents at S. Kingston's.
A 1902 testimonial from John C. Degnan of Kinsman Illinois endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment as the sole relief for years of rheumatic pain. It notes prices 25c 50c and 1.00 at S Kingston's and promotes The Call's advertising reach and Sanford's Writing Inks for sale at The Call office.
Miss Mary Heinrich of O Fallon died suddenly at her uncle Philip Able's residence and was buried at Troy cemetery. Remains were exhumed for postmortem. verdict blamed puerperal convulsions and abortion. She was 18, daughter of August Heinrich. Andrew McMicken arrived from Cincinnati to inspect land interests. Elias Burk erects a large two story blacksmith shop near his residence. Henry Bremmermann, a well known farmer east of here in Marine Prairie, died at 59.
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