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21 Mar 1913
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Troy Weekly Call in Troy, Illinois
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
1
Influence and Example in Community Building
The Community Builder urges every citizen to dedicate time to public service, arguing public spirit drives modern business success. He says bankers and merchants must lead by example to inspire confidence, showing that all interests matter in community development and that collective effort accelerates progress.
Balance of Trade and Town Prosperity
The article argues that a community's prosperity mirrors national trade health. It warns that spending earnings outside the town harms the local balance of trade, and that dollars spent locally keep the economy stable. It stresses the need to support local farms and factories to preserve the town's vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Money value of education per the Educational Press Bulletin
The Educational Press Bulletin outlines the money value of education, arguing with sound points and facts. It presents a scenario where two fourteen year old boys show interest in mechanics, illustrating how education translates into practical potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Instruction
Minis
Ege
Wage Growth Gap Between Shop Workers and Technically Trained
A Massachusetts study of 2,000 workers shows shop workers progress from $4 a week to $12.75 by age 25 while technically trained earners rise from $7 to $31 by 25. The piece also satirically notes possible shifts in county offices and governance with women in power, predicting changes in court attire, smoking rules, and local ordinances.
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Byphintodl
Bohiéot
Massachusetts Commission For Industrial and Technical Education
Edwardsville
Cuspidora
Troy
First Day of Spring Marks Timely Vernal Start
Spring begins this morning at 11:08 as calendars mark the season. Weather signals hint a minor delay in the day’s timing, yet optimism remains that spring travel and activity will soon proceed smoothly.
Davenport resident Alcko Schinas linked to Greek king murder
Alcko Schinas described as former Davenport push cart operator selling peanuts and candy. Identified as avowed anarchist who recently returned to Greece. An Alton alderman proposes date stamping eggs, Edwardsville Republican suggests engraving due to ink fading over decades.
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Alcko Schinas
George of
Greece
Davenport
Iowa
Alton
Edwardsvile
A suffragette quote adorns front page artful typo
The Madison Republic ran a seven column wide line across the front page last week featuring the phrase a suf fragette is a woman who would rather raise hell than children the page caption echoes wartime slang and local readers noted the bold stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Republic
Mac
Advertising the advertising business in spring editorial
The St. Louis Republic editorially asks if advertising the advertising business will promote advertising the advertising business. The piece links Isaac Smith's electric road and the Illinois senatorial deadlock as related, all being unknown and uncertain quantities.
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St. Louis Republic
Isaac Smith
Ilinois
Weather upends Potato Planting Plans on Good Friday
On Good Friday, typical potato planting is disrupted by weather, forcing people to pass on planting as conditions deter fields and gardens. The note highlights how local plans shift due to unsettled skies and seasonal timing.
If your hens refuse to lay Blame the Mayor
Ottawa Free Trader prints a satirical verse blaming the mayor for broad civic failures. It lists myriad complaints from failed poultry to broken infrastructure, urging harsher penalties and public ridicule for the official. The piece voices frustration with taxation, services, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Lil
Washington News Letter on Congress and Tariff Debates
Congress adjourns for a breathing spell while Ways and Means plans tariff bills. An income tax could raise about one hundred million annually, easing tariff needs and impacting citrus protections for Florida and California. Debates include sugar wool steel cotton tariffs, with several bills and exhibits noted. Speaker Champ Clark addresses quorum issues. discussions of patronage and nominations continue as the nation watches suffrage progress and San Diego exposition plans.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Oscar Underwood
Ways and Means
Florida
California
Niagara Falls
Burton
Ohio
San Diego
Washington
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
England
Champ Clark
Stinker
Abe Martin Saysings from Indiana Funny Man
Abe Martin furnishes homespun wisdom from American Magazine. Speck Moots backs reform, two terms for any man. Tell Binkley compares a touring car to a baby. honesty pays but not enough to suit some. self made men revealed by ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
Speck
Reformatory
Tell Binkley
Klattery
Nobuddy
Advertisers With A Plan For Business Growth
A persuasive piece argues planners outperform ad hoc efforts in building business. It contrasts builders with and without plans, cites merchants wasting 78 percent of ad spend without a plan, and urges merchants to adopt formal advertising plans to serve customers and achieve lasting success. It frames master salesmanship as essential to masterful business building.
Illinois sub district convention at Harrisburg approves changes
Harrisburg reports the sub district convention focused on the constitution. Key actions include raising the secretary treasurer bond from 2000 to 5000. A telegram from Adolph Germer requesting aid for Clarence Darrow prompted referral to a special committee. Officers elected at Kansas City and Springfield include first vice president Jarrard Johnston City and secretary treasurer John Davis Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Adolph Germer
Belleville
Clarence Darrow
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Springfield
Jarrard
Johnston City
James Kelley
John Davis
Herrin
Charles A. Sullivan
W. G. Davis
George Koonce
Marton
James Pittman
Carrier Mills
William Herrin
J. W. Shadowen
Christopher
John Evans
Eldorado
L. C.rill
Duquoin
Thomas Murphy
Murphysboro
Miners Donate $500 to Darrow at Harrisburg Convention
The subdistrict miners' convention in Harrisburg donated $500 to Clarence S. Darrow, the Socialist attorney facing bribery trial in Los Angeles. The jury disagreed and a new trial will be held. Secretary-Treasurer Charles Sullivan reported $14,372.40 in the treasury, while President Jarrard and Vice Presidents Kelley and Davis reported the district in good working condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburge
Subdistrict Miners’ Convention
Clarence S. Darrow
Los Angeles
Darrow
Charles Sullivan
Treasury
Jarrard
Kelley
Davis
Cairo liquor shipments face backlash under Webb bill
Cairo Illinois dealers report shipments to Kentucky returning with two way charges and threats to ship to licensed physicians or druggists only. The Webb bill effects argued, Kentucky is the sole state opposing Cairo shippers amid liquor regulation changes and enforcement. The crisis prompts varied legal actions and notices across Illinois towns.
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Kentucky
Southern Pexpress Company
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