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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1905
Page
2
Saturday marks the clash of Good Government League and Citizens' Party in Troy as residents brace for a heated municipal battle. The piece notes motives, costs, wage issues for miners, and a transport extension project, underscoring citizen optimism for better government and possible price shifts.
An editorial excerpt notes 1904 coal output near 338 million tons total with anthracite 57.5 million and bituminous 281 million, comparing imports and exports with 1903. It cites 1905 demand prospects and suggests continued high activity in the coal market.
A quip highlights how some men, always busy, seem to dodge hard tasks. It notes the paradox of productivity and avoidance, suggesting craft at skirting duties without reducing activity. The line invites reflection on efficiency and integrity in daily labor.
Statistics warn of death from appendicitis and peritonitis and urge Dr King’s New Life Pills as the sole cure. M Flannery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago reports no equal for constipation and biliousness. 25c at S Kingston druggist. Tac Weekly Catt subscription $1 annually.
From The Weekly Bulletin March 25 1875 John B Padon moved to a brick east Troy residence West Troy depot not sold at sale to be offered March 27 James C McLananhan bought the McKittrick block for 1600 moving from Nokomis Wild goose hunting popular among Trojans Town and personal property valuations for Jarvis township total 128471 tax levy 64235
Chicago witness Nehls sues Frank O Comerford for $10,000 claiming damage to character after a corruption inquiry into the Illinois legislature. The case follows a Sangamon county grand jury probe that yielded little result and touched on charges of bribery and factional fights within the Democratic party.
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