McCray-Dewey Academy high school use settled
The Edwardsville school officers association, with County Superintendent McCrea and State Superintendent Blair, affirmed that employing a high school instructor at the McCray-Dewey Academy is legal and funded from the township public school fund. The Angeline McCray Dewey bequest directs the academy to provide free high school education to township students.
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McCray-Dewey Academy
Board of Education
School Officers’ Association
Edwardsville
M. B. Coker
McCrea
Francis G. Blair
Blair
Troys Board of Education and Academy
Angeline McCray Dewey
Prohibition issue echoes slavery debate in Edwardsville
The Edwardsville Democrat warns the prohibition issue may stir trouble similar to the slavery question and civil war. It notes obstinacy on both sides, laboring to classify supporters as wet or dry, urges choice, and comments on state legislative activity and a jokey jab at the Pure Food Commission.
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Edwardsville
United States
State
Pure Food Commission
Light plant in Troy deserves municipal ownership claim
In The Call issue March 5 an article by the mayor argues the municipal light plant is a losing proposition. It cites coal-hauling costs, wiring prices, depreciation, uncollected bills, and church free power, contending the plant can furnish cheaper, better service than any company and should not be sold. It notes deficits from 1914–15 and argues for keeping municipal ownership.
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Troy
Marine
City of
Hillsboro Light & Power Company
Collinsville
Maryville
Caseyville
McKinley
Edwardsville
Plan a Town Clean Up Day for April First
The piece urges a general Clean Up Day in our town on April first to remove winter debris. It cites examples from other cities where business and residents join in, removing trash and improving streets and alleys through collective effort. It also praises Boston’s Our Dumb Animals magazine for promoting kindness to animals and people alike.
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Boston
Mass
Humane Society
Statewide snippets mix humor and politics
The notes highlight varied editorials from Illinois papers. Keokuk dam coal impact questioned. Greenville reports a roller skate wedding with cautionary matrimony tones. Vandalia notes possible war neutrality while gardeners prepare outdoors. Mulberry Grove mocks mud, laments road funding and delays in Springfield and a deep waterway push by Governor Dunne.
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Mulberry Grove Argus
Springfield
Dunne
Dr Kings New Life Pill Promises Better Digestion
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pill as the solution for healthy digestion and regular bowel movements. It claims a night dose yields a full bowel movement in the morning and notes appetite and digestion improve. It also critiques wasted time tracking opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Spring Verse and Cartoon Bits From A Wardrobe Of Jokes
A collage of light verse and quips celebrating spring includes playful lines about buds and bees, a string of humorous historic anachronisms, and snippets from cartoons and jokes. It blends verse, remixed historical figures, and a few short anecdotes from newspapers, finishing with light moral adages and a couple of jokes about daily life and manners.
Do You Let Men Kiss You Dear
A dialogue fragment between Jess and Tess hints at a playful misunderstanding about twins. Tess asserts boundaries with wit, saying she is not twins and declines intimate questions. The exchange illustrates lighthearted banter and character dynamics.
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Jess
Tess
Advertising note from The Call office promises supplies
A fragment mentions delivery of newspapers by Daniel Peterman, agent, and lists writing inks, carbon paper, letter files, and stationery items. The note refers to The Call and the Advant supply line, emphasizing prompt service and a focused offer for requested goods.
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St. Louis
Daniel Peterman
Office
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