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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
2
The weekly notice outlines a Friday publication by 3B MW Jarvis of the Madison County Press Club and Father Til Editorial Association. It notes Troy Illinois mailing and second class transmission with terms of subscription to follow.
The Troy Shoe Company faces potential loss of its factory as stockholders weigh concessions amid past difficulties. A buyer and post sale disposition will determine if Troy retains an industry hub. If a large shoe firm purchases the plant, a branch operation could spark local growth and future town improvement.
The article lauds China as an example to reforming nations, crediting Sun Yat Sen with ending tyranny and peacefully transferring power. It praises the enlightened leadership, the withdrawal of the royal dynasty, and a government focused on peace, order, and prosperity under safeguarded national integrity by great powers.
The director states the current coal land law is inadequate and requires amendment. The document argues a leasing law is needed and cites defects, including the limit of 160 acres per individual and 40 acres per entity as a key restriction to be addressed.
The text argues that fixed charges for modern coal mining are unfair on small tracts and that laws promoting practical coal utilization must allow large enough units for opening and equipping modern mines. It warns that small parcels favor land grant railroads and large coal groups already owning high grade coal.
Belleville held a municipal primary last week with 289 ballots cast costing the city 500 dollars. The vote total equates to about two dollars per ballot, fueling criticism of the state wide compulsory primary law and doubts about its justification and efficacy.
Chicago's sun-culturists led by a man with an unpronounceable Persian name and soul-maters profiting from ruined homes claim the right of way while a new cult with little brains and morals is set to rise and run its course.
Captain Robert F. Scott of the British expedition is reported to have reached the South Pole and won the great race among England Japan Germany Australia and Norway. Roald Amundsen of Norway was the first to return with the news of the Englishman's success. the other parties have not been heard from.
With both Poles reached, surface exploration is exhausted and only subsoil or sky remain. Observers foresee an ambitious expedition venturing toward the realms of hell or heaven as the next grand frontier.
The saying March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb frames observations of the current unsettled weather. People remark they prefer calm days sooner rather than later, as the month’s pattern has kept to the fierce side for now.
The Madison Tribune, published by W. L. Johns, is out of business. The subscription list and goodwill were bought by the Madison Republic, while Clyde Miller, publisher of the East St. Louis Truth, purchased the machinery and equipment.
The remark traces the word candidate to a Latin image of a clothed figure in shining white. It laments that modern politics have corrupted that purity symbol, noting the Roman garment’s meaning has not endured in public perception.
Signs of spring arrive as garden seed packets are mailed out by various Washington congressmen, a familiar seasonal tradition expected to begin soon.
Reports say Theodore Roosevelt remains a contender despite efforts by some party members to oust him from consideration. The situation signals ongoing tension within the party as supporters rally around a possible return.
A cryptic exchange frames a woman as a riddle. The Wig Flat and Simple Mug agree she keeps them guessing and they hate to give her up. The line hints at intrigue or a playful, puzzle like urban exchange.
The essay argues that a person's character and success hinge on chosen companions. It urges careful selection of friends and neighbors, noting morality, health, money, and intellect are shaped by social influence and that isolated virtue is rare.
The Jarvis Township Farmer writes from Minnesota about a March 20 corn show invitation that would include rail tickets and meal vouchers, but he delays travel due to a missing Sunday shirt and domestic duties. He muses on春 gardening, wife duties, and hints at spring fever, predicting renewal and conflicts at home with seasonal farming chores.
Washington letter reports a congressional resolution likely to authorize the president to take steps including crossing into Mexico if needed to protect Americans and border towns. It notes opposition from Americans in Mexico and in the U S. Japan’s rise as naval power prompts calls for faster US naval expansion urged by Secretary Meyer before the House Naval Affairs Committee.
Congress debated a $1,000,000 plan for a globe girdling wireless system for warships and a coast defense site at Cape Henry. The panel rejected the Cape Henry fort funding amid broader naval and fortification bills. The House approved the fortifications measure and moved to the agricultural appropriation bill totaling $15,836,976, below current year and Wilson projections.
Stillman Green of Malachite Col. recalls a grim prognosis five years ago when two doctors said he had two years to live due to consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for saving him, urging others not to suffer with coughs and lung troubles. Trial bottles offered free at Kingston's.
In a dispute over crowns for queens, Queen Adelaide balks at a hired crown. She declares she has jewels enough to fashion one herself and insists on paying for it entirely. The discussion with the minister follows, noting George IV wore a hired crown.
The Call promotes reader tips as a key source for live news items. It invites residents to provide news by giving, sending, or phoning in stories, items, or tips so the paper can cover more happenings.
The Call advertises wedding invitations as a feature, asserting the newspaper’s role in delivering home news and local notices. This brief notice frames invitations as part of the paper’s community announcements and readership value.
A concise moral aphorism notes that injustice stems from rashness or laziness or a mix of both. It argues the swift and the steady often falter in justice, with the unjust either rushing or delaying their actions.
A verse on Chicago smoke used in dress fabrics mocks fashion trends and hints at a future smoky textile. The piece jokes that the thick smoke could be woven into clothing and could trigger town smoke ordinance fines for stylish wear.
A comic pastiche recreates Shakespearean scenes with political authority figures in a forum setting. Hon Marc Antony and Col Macbeth are lampooned in modern garb, using altered lines to critique reform, power, and scrutiny of monarchy. The piece blends satire with familiar plays and stagecraft to highlight public figures and satire.
A comic dialog where a rejected suitor laments separation and a brother introduces himself as an undertaker, adding a darkly humorous twist to the romantic scene. The exchange blends romance with a macabre wink from the brother.
From the Steering Committee comes a note on deep sea trials. Sailor men acknowledge the rudder as essential and steadfast amid raging seas and perilous conditions. The item underscores seamanship and vessel control as critical during hardship at sea.
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