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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1904
Page
2
The notice proclaims GEO 1' ECKERT as the Republican candidate for Jarvis Township Collector, pending voters’ decision on Tuesday April 5, 1904. It comments on campaign pleasantries, weather luck in meteorology, road quality to Troy, hog shipments to the Philippines, and the advantage of merchants who advertise boldly and effectively.
Congress prepares a pension bill appropriating 149 878 999 dollars with hopes to raise the total to 150 million. The committee aims to reach the extra 122 701 dollars to hit the even 150 000 000 mark.
More than 20 000 new rural free delivery routes have been established in the past two years and indications point to an expansion to 40 000 routes by year end.
A California court rules a newspaper need not reveal its writers identities unless legally required as evidence. In Toronto Justice MacMahon notes editors are not bound to disclose authorship when questioned. The piece encourages Troy residents to assess their civic progress and begin planning early for a fruitful year.
Prominent specialists including the Secretary of Agriculture share the view that either farmers are underpaid or consumers overcharge for beef. Mr Wilson notes fat cattle are not dearer than years ago and should not be, but the retailer likely absorbs most of the price difference. He cites a wider margin between farm receipts and retail costs than appropriate.
Washington report notes heated quarrel between legislative and executive branches over Bristow findings. It describes House eruptions as McCall Committee hints at partial exonerations, civil service debates, and bureau growth including a new Bureau of Standards. Mentions Roosevelt Long rumor, Northern Securities decision, and looming election talk with Hearst Bryan ties. Also cites Bucklen Arnica Salve ad.
The quoted dialogue features a speckled hen claiming her chickens are the brightest in the flock. The rooster adds a observation about the birds running for cover as a colored preacher passes by, reflecting a dated joke on race and propriety.
A terse dramatic exchange questions belief in punishment after death as one survivor escapes a dire situation and refuses to hear his own funeral sermon. The dialogue hints at mortality and fear without explicit detail, preserving a stark tension of survival and fate.
A fragment notes that the college has strange professors and that a charming little miss can reveal truths and aid in spending change. The terse reference hints at social satire and personal interaction within campus life.
A dialogue snippet questions the washing habits of Jenks and his wife. The speaker remarks on the variety of shirts Jenks wears, prompting surprised reactions about domestic chores. The exchange hints at social judgments surrounding household labor.
A brief note about the popularity of songs, asking who makes a hit and guessing the publisher and author as the key parties involved. The line hints at the relationship between songs, publishers, and creators in popular music.
The piece encourages maintaining optimism amid tough times. It urges readers to brighten their mood, pursue positivity, and avoid dwelling on sorrow, suggesting resilience through steady cheerful effort.
Postmaster-General Payne is confined to bed with gout. Senator Tillman convalesces and will return to Aiken, South Carolina, on Saturday. Secretary Wilson vacations in Florida. Secretary Hitchcock to be investigated over Indian matters. Mrs Phoebe Hearst visits son William R Hearst and family at Lafayette Square. Congressman Hill laments Bristol overreaction. Santos-Dumont aims for $100,000 at the St Louis fair.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her son from pneumonia and a terrible cough after doctors failed. The note claims it conquers coughs colds and all lung diseases, priced 50c and 1.00 with free trials, guaranteed by S Kingston druggist.
I have suffered years with rheumatism and found Ballard's Snow Liniment the only relief that eased my pains. March 24 1902 John C Degnan Kinsman Illinois 25c 50c and 1.00 at S Kingston's.
From The Weekly Bulletin March 27 1879 William Rawson and family left for Highland to make that place their future home The old brick shop near the residence of Thomas Munn suddenly collapsed with a crash John B Seep discontinued the saloon business in view of opening a grocery and nation store Elias Burk installed a furnace of the latest pattern in his shop for use in the manufacture of his patent moleboard plow An effort was being made to organize a township insurance company A son was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Kuhlmann on the 22nd Born on the 25th to Mr and Mrs George Henderson a 800 B Donoho of St Jacob was a Troy visitor
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