28 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
1
The proposition to levy a special tax for building more hard roads will be decided at the next regular election. Two years ago a similar measure passed, leading to the first mile of hard road and plans for a second mile this year. Nearby townships report progress and the Old National Road may be improved, urging local support for continued road construction.
The Community Builder argues American boys left home by choice but may do so out of necessity as towns bleed money to distant cities. It condemns parental purchases in Chicago and similar cities that drain small towns, starving homes and merchants and teaching youth to despise the hometown. It notes cities crave flesh and blood and that parents unintentionally fuel this trend.
A rural decline and urban growth are presented with census cited figures. The piece cautions against mail order spending that drains small towns and harms local prosperity, noting urban expansion harms farm communities. It laments merchants aiding traveling salesmen over home institutions and local customers.
The Marine Telegram notes a paradox in a neighborhood where a man who wonders why there is less work often funds hiring for a mail order crew elsewhere. It argues individuals create the very demand they complain about by supporting distant labor schemes.
Government inquiry finds George F. Baker director for eighty seven corporations and labeled a combiner rather than a true director. An exchange quotes advice urging voters not to elect friends or bankrupt public funds by private debts.
Cyclone and tornado insurance workers report strong demand and rising premiums after a week of severe weather causing extensive damage. Agents note higher policy activity as homeowners seek coverage and claims adjusters process losses across impacted regions.
A local citizen was urged to focus on municipal growth and fiscal responsibility. The speaker warned that neglect would leave the town stagnant or “petrified,” stressing the need for attention to tax matters and community development.
Poem praising the charm of a small town over wealthier places. It contrasts perceived status with personal ties, memories, and community, emphasizing that value comes from neighbors, home, and daily life rather than money or size. The piece recalls shared moments and local landmarks like a stile, a father courting, a school, and familiar streets.
A compact essay argues that success comes from service rendered not from reliance on one's current role. It notes professionals must reduce dependence on their own trade by empowering others and advancing progress. The piece frames employment as moving beyond traditional duties to drive broader efficiency.
Washington newsletter notes the 1915 Congress will see new progressive lawmakers from California and Oregon, with Kettner Church Sinnott and Baltz stepping in as successors. Tariff clashes loom over wool and cotton duties, while Panama Canal tolls spark debate among Root and others about foreign policy and immigration amid San Diego exposition winches.
A merchant faces choosing an advertising budget with guidance on campaigns and returns. It advises a bold start, caution in cuts, and notes typical ranges from 2 to 10 percent, with some majors spending up to half their initial outlay. Emphasizes that results drive the plan and must be measured.
Illinois Democrats hoped Secretary of State Bryan would urge Governor Dunne to back two Democratic senators. Dunne reaffirmed that the honorable solution is Col Lewis for the long term and L Y Sherman for the short term. He denied patronage pressure and declined to discuss Bryan talks. The deadlock may persist until the direct election amendment gains ratification, with senators chosen by direct vote in Illinois.
Marion James Martin, a mail clerk, is dead and H Sayers, an engineer, is grievously injured after Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger No. 126 ran through an open switch south of the Johnston City station, wrecking the mall car and an engine. The crash follows the open switch incident near Marion, prompting a tragic railway accident report.
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