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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
2
A Highland Leader reflection notes that a ten page issue may seem thin when no major local events occur. The piece argues absence of misfortune signals a peaceful, industrious community and gratitude for life, liberty, work and joy despite lack of sensational news.
The speaker argues Marine Electric Service could buy power from Southern Illinois Light and Power and sell it to consumers in Marine and St. Jacob at a profit, suggesting Troy could do the same. Private ownership here would move quickly, as demand for round the clock service exists, but representatives have refused to grant it.
The newspaper trade suffers wartime strain as coloring and bleaching materials tighten. Print paper costs have jumped about 20 percent in three months and colored stock even more, with publishers paying 20 percent extra to produce the paper.
Some men who pay $3.63 into the county ex chequer forthwith consider it sufficient excuse for standing off their creditors for another two months.
A terse wartime note reports Germany is producing soap from sugar. It questions whether Turkish mutinies loom or a major Verdun district cleanup is imminent, reflecting speculation amid front line warfare.
The speaker argues for a compact expeditionary force to pursue Pancho Villa rather than a large standing army, stressing nimbleness and mobility over vast numbers. The proposal centers on rapid response and targeted action against Villa's forces to secure prompt results.
A concise remark notes that individuals who view themselves as oppressed often exaggerate their victimhood, labeling others as worthless and troublesome as a defense mechanism against criticism.
Citizens in Carbondale prepare for tomorrow as organizers celebrate Bull Day with planned events and community gatherings. The colorful slogan Tomorrow will be Bull Day reflects local pride and humorous regional sayings.
The piece condemns church bodies using religious authority to influence voting, calling it a crime against society and treason against citizenship. It argues lawsuits and laws should bar preachers from directing parishioners to vote for specific candidates and warns that mixing pulpit power with politics corrupts both church and state.
George Fitch extols Mount Vernon as the pinnacle of American reverence for Washington. He recalls the hilltop estate, the preserved rooms, and the tomb, praising how citizens funded its preservation and how the site embodies patriotism over wealth. The piece lauds the Mt Vernon Ladies Association as custodian.
An advertisement warns drafts cause neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatism. It promotes Sloan's Liniment to stimulate circulation ease pain and stiffness with one or two applications. It claims relief from neur algia neuralgic headaches neuritis and offers 25 cent price at druggists.
A man reflects on from youth to age forty six choosing hard work over quick profits. He explains how initial success faded and led to self- critique, then rewinds to restart with steady effort. He asserts lasting rewards come from work well done and urges others toward perseverance.
The Steele county burning barn report applauds Miss Hinman for acting without delay. She hurried to the blaze in bare feet and untied the horses to prevent chaos, saving them with calm nerve. The note praises her nerve and cool-headed action, contrasting with what a man might have done.
A. Riggin announces field garden and flower seeds with packages two for 5 cents and loose seed in any quantity. Located at 106 East Main Street Collinsville Illinois, with hours 15-22.
Fragment from a humor page describing editorial staff caricatures and a satirical toast about Ireland. It cites rounded social types and a playful quip about a boss, a sport writer, and a lovelorn advisor. The piece also lists a quixotic sequence of dated events and jokes about European and American watering places.
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