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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
6
A detailed look at a combined general purpose barn and dedicated dairy stable. The design includes a separate dairy room with concrete floor, a large hay mow, silage carriers, and ample storage for roughage. It explains airflow, feeding logistics, and the goal of producing large milk quantities while preventing milk flavoring by stable actors.
A detailed history of Helgoland from its 19th century transfer to Germany to its modern fortress status. The piece describes its strategic importance to the German navy, fortifications, Krupp guns, and role as a key base for submarines and battleships, plus its relation to Britain and global power dynamics during wartime. It also notes Japan's meat import shift and local eating customs.
Figures show 23551 single women and 6683 married women on income tax rolls, 63212 bachelors, and 272152 married men. Nationwide 357598 persons pay income tax, with 198974 in the moderate income bracket of 32500 to 5000 dollars.
A former Peoria educator, Newton C. Dougherty, convicted of embezzling school funds, is pardoned and released from the Joliet penitentiary after a long-distance call from Governor Dunne. The warden and sheriff arranged the call, Dougherty spoke with the governor, and the pardon was signed. Dougherty left for Chicago within an hour.
At a Friday night meeting in Peoria Springfield-Springfield camp No 86 of Woodmen of the World welcomed four new members and named William J. Schmitz to lead local efforts. Schmitz, deputy sovereign and field manager for finales, will base headquarters in Springfield at 714 East Jackson Street and aim to land the next annual convention here. He previously belonged to Peoria camp No 70, which hosts the state convention on April 13. Police report a strange tale from Carmi, where Elmer Baker says a burglar attacked him at home and a bloodied boat was found near the river. authorities suspect the man washed away blood and drowned. The Illinois Public Utilities Commission suspended proposed rail rate increases for freight until September 16, 1915, pending investigation, with earlier suspensions set to March 15, 1915.
Saldora Mrs. Loulga Gobel aged about fifty four was deemed of unsound mind before a Havana commission and taken to Jacksonville by Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Drisko for commitment to the state hospital. John Morey Sr. a former Forest City businessman died at his Watertown home. he once operated a general store here.
Mrs John Winter died at her home in Olney from heart disease. Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs Winter, with neighbors and relatives mourning the loss of the Olney resident.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at memory and aging with a line about living without someone when younger and able to stand more, signaling a reflective moment.
An illustrated eye care promo from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago promises relief for various eye troubles. The brochure claims proper application methods and urges readers to consult an organizer who explains eye problems including bore eyes, weak sight, eye pain, and eyelid conditions for adults and babies.
A short fragment shows a man leaving a sweet young thing at a front door. He searches his vest for a cigar and discovers two crushed ones. She comments on the mishap with a concise remark.
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