14 Mar 1913
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
1
A brief snippet shows mixed numbers and a name,Kinloch, amid stray digits 1.25 1.00 66 50 35 25 05, suggesting an archival catalog fragment or financial line item associated with Kinloch without clear context or explanation.
The piece argues for a modern Socrates in Troy and similar towns to awaken civic pride and drive development. It calls for a questioning leader who can mobilize business leaders and citizens to adopt new practices, counter inertia and self interest, and advance community betterment based on census data and other indicators.
A reflective local column argues that sending money out of Troy to buy goods harms local merchants and depresses property values. It notes rising outward trade as a sign of economic decline and warns residents to consider the impact on labor and the town’s future.
An appropriation of seven thousand dollars for a new federal building for Highland was made recently and doubtless the new acquisition will be realized in the near future. We don't begrudge our sister city a new postoffice one bit but reflection causes us to note that Uncle Sam has a curious manner of toeing in a mysterious way his
The report notes cramped post office quarters and delays in securing a new facility for Highland residents. While the new post office was long promised, its eventual arrival will aid postal workers and improve the city’s appearance, a sentiment echoed with a ceremonial blessing.
The coal miners applaud William Bauchap Wilson of Blossburg Pa as secretary of labor in President Wilsons new cabinet. Born in Blantyre Scotland in 1862 he came to the US in 1870 and spent nineteen years as a miner in Pennsylvania. He led the United Mine Workers as international secretary treasurer and later entered farming and politics. Illinois supports electing senators by popular vote as constitutional amendments advance nationwide. The income tax amendment is in the constitution with most states approving.
A sardonic note compares a fish's trust in bait to human gullibility. It cites Keir Hardie claiming men hid behind women's skirts in Edin times, mocking the notion while doubting its current relevance.
A local poet delivers a lively ballad urging the town to nurture youth toward farming careers. He argues growth comes from placing boys on farms of their own, not leaving them idle in town, presenting a hopeful rural vision.
A somber tale recounts a man who died after buying clothes from catalogs in Chicago New York and other towns. His ghost haunts the town in white attire made of mailed order garments, wandering nightly as residents glimpse the figure in transit and fear the restless spirit.
A factory shipping clerk explains he keeps a low standard at his current task to prompt promotion. Rev John Hall notes the tactic may work rarely and emphasizes that genuine advancement comes from being conspicuously effective in one's present role.
A Washington News Letter reports calls for reform in naval personnel policy and stronger Congress authorization for national defense. It notes the Graham Committee’s probe of Interior irrigation, opposition to its findings, and debates on an income tax tied to tariff reductions. The piece also cites Senator Simmons on revenue and quotes Daniel J Haley on meat tariffs.
The piece urges confidence as the core driver of sales and long term success. It links reliable goods, fair warranties, model store presentation, courteous service, and truthful advertising to lasting customer trust. Exaggeration harms confidence, while truth and good treatment sustain permanent business.
Clarence Kimmel of Duquoin, a 17 year old student at Illinois College Jacksonville, becomes the first Duquoin Township High school graduate on a college debating squad. The Illinois trio defeated Bradley Polytechnic Institute of Peoria last Friday. Abbott Heads Farmers Institute in Springfield with officers elected and meetings planned for Lincoln and Carbondale. Peach crop forecasts predict failure in southern Illinois due to winter and declining buds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.