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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
8
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery as rapid relief for colds from fall through spring. It claims to ease coughing soothe inflamed throats and tissue tearing, and to heal irritation. A 50 cent bottle is recommended with money back if not satisfied.
Ordinance No 141 declares a mayoral vacancy after James H Davis resignation in Troy Madison County Illinois and orders bond issues of 3000 dollars to fund grading and macadam on Market Street and Collinsville Road. The plan includes six 500 dollar bonds at 5 percent interest payable through May 1934 with payments optional after 1921.
The city council of Troy Illinois enacts Ordinance No 142 to macadamize Market Street and Collinsville Road from Main Street to the city limits and to issue bonds of three thousand dollars for the improvement funds. Sec 1 declares need and borrows three thousand dollars. Sec 2 outlines street alignment from Main Street westward along Market Street and Collinsville Road to Collinsville Rock Road.
An ordinance of the City of Troy Madison County Illinois authorizes yearly property tax levies to pay principal and interest on bonds dated May 1 1916. It sets annual levy amounts from 1916 through 1932 and directs filing a certified copy with the County Clerk and publication notices. The measure is to be submitted to voters at the April 1916 general election and ballots are to be prepared accordingly.
The City of Troy proposes bonds of three thousand dollars to finance grading and macadamizing Market Street and Collinsville Road. The ordinance becomes effective if approved by voters. Mayor Pro Tem Harry Cooper signs. City Clerk F H Gornet attests.
An old time advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a spring laxative. It promises to move sluggish bowels, stimulate the liver, and purify the body of wastes and poisons after winter. Sold for 25 cents by Daniel Peterman, agent for various papers.
Fragmentary dialogue centers on a judge and a prisoner trading lines about a crime. An advertisement for Hand Witch hand cleanser promotes soft hands and whiteness for 10 cents, sold by Troy House Furnishing Co at 13.
An advertisement extols the NuBone Corset for perfect lines and comfort, claiming it yields to movement while shaping the figure with triple wire stays. The three interwoven wires provide strong support without permanent waist bends, aligning with contemporary fashion demands.
The text states that United States gold coins use silver and copper with gold coins nine tenths fine and silver coins copper, reflecting the standard precious metal content.
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