Troy Weekly Call debut Saturday news at Market Street Troy
The Troy Weekly Call, edited by B. Tarvis, announces its Troy, Illinois office and mailing details. Subscriptions cost one dollar and fifty cents. notices of entertainments with fees follow regular rates. Readers are urged to renew or discontinue on expiration and report missed deliveries. Legal notices request attorney instruction for publication under law. Telephone Kinloch listed.
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Tus Troy
Troy
Ill
Get Together for Troy's Industrial Growth
The article argues Troy must unite to overcome water supply and transport shortages. It warns that without a waterworks system and faster interurban electric road, manufacturing and town development will lag as neighboring towns advance. A sustained, collective effort is urged to secure progress.
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Trox
Troy
When We Stand. Publisher Ethics Vs Suppressed News
A historical reflection on the pressure editors face to suppress legitimate news. The piece argues reporters navigate between duty and private pressure, noting that readers demand coverage yet sometimes request silence. It discusses gossip, public interest, and the journalist’s responsibility to report accurately.
Independent in all things and truth in reporting
An excerpted editorial voice argues for fearless, truthful journalism and condemns hiding information. It cites The American Press creed, urges honesty, and notes farmers should support ethically sound officials. Local notes mention sidewalk damages, oil prospecting near Ettingham, and Illinois rising oil prominence.
Townsfolk urged to unite for Troy improvement crusade
Citizens and business men of Troy are urged to join a communal push for town improvements. The note cites success in other towns, warns against factionalism and silent opposition, and invokes the adage that a house divided cannot stand.
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Troy
Get Together Moral in a Quirky Troy Weighs In
The postmaster general allows mail carriers to use automobiles for delivery and hints at further support. A paper notes scientists wiring under soil to boost vegetables and jokes about shocking corn. Old anglers report large fish and ice, while a doctor warns many drink too much water. The town of Troy is pictured as a chaotic yet humorous place.
Where are you going for your mosquito bites this year
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The Merry Month of May Poem by J H Rockwell
The poem celebrates May with blooming daisies violets crocuses and buttercups. It highlights fragrant winds robins nesting in apple trees and budding pussy-willows while children cheer and fish are expected to bite by the brook.
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J. H. Rockwell
Washington Letter on Oil, Alcohol Bills and South American Affairs
Washington letter surveys reactions to Garfield Standard Oil probe and a pending denatured alcohol bill as a curb on oil power, urges passage of the measure and notes possible Senate finance action. It also discusses Colombia Venezuela tensions, Secretary Root’s South America mission, Panama Canal progress, and shifts among aging senators toward a new political era.
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Washington
D. C
Garfield Standard Oil
House of Representatives
Standard Oil
Ourse
Congress
Wood Alcohol Trust
Committee On Finance
Senate
South America
Colombia
Venezuela
Dr. Herrera
United States
Herrera
Russell
Castro
Root
Panama Canal
Clark
Montana
United States Senate
Platt
Depew
New York
General Merchants' Review on Parcels Post Costs
A critical editorial argues that parcel post would raise taxes to cover deficits and criticizes proposed bills as forcing government to carry a barrel of flour over long distances for twenty five cents. It claims rail and clerical costs would exceed value, rendering the plan unaffordable and an outrage.
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T Genaral Merchants
Gamage
The Wrong Citizens of Girard Anchor
A critic denounces a townsman who avoids aiding public enterprises while profiting from others efforts. He labels the individual a shrewd operator who refuses to contribute time or money, reaping benefits without bearing public duties or financial burden.
Appeals to the Farmer in Pure Food Battle
A call to farmers to monitor Congress as adulterators and sellers seek to weaken the pure food bill. The piece argues a strong law benefits farmers who sell clean food and all consumers, condemning poisoners as the worst criminals.
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Cmpressmen
Twenty Seven Years Ago This Week
From the Weekly Bulletin May 8 1870 report Cold for May. Public schools close next week. German Lutheran school picnic planned. Juvenile R P A officers to be elected at Presbyterian church. Illinois Legislature declares first cousins marriage incestuous void. Governor offers reward for arrest in Hodges murder. Stock shipments from National Stock Yards by Vandalia Line totaled 527 cars. County buys heavy jail wire screens. Edward Frank killed in Hoffmann store explosion. Fire destroys Jacob Schneider residence and outbuildings. two gold watches missing. Anniversary celebrated for Rev Robert Stewart Congregational church. poetry read. Knights of Honor lodge instituted in the city with 31 charter members. List of officers provided. regular meetings set for first and third Fridays.
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German Lutheran ‘School
Presbyterian Church
Illinois
Jacob Schneider
Marine
Phe
Robert Stewart
Presbyterian WY
Stewart
The
Knights of Honor
R. P. Shackel-ford
Jerseyville
Wenndey's Laxative Honey and Tar Advertised Cure
An advertisement touts Wenndey's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and congestion. It claims to soothe the tickle and drive the cold out through the bowels. Sold by S. Kinston. The piece ends with an odd note about a phone reporter by Tare Call.
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Wenndey
S. Kinston
CALL Illustrated Souvenir Post Cards Issued
FE Reon captioned MARKET STREET LOOKING EAST describes a new heavy coated halftone postcard set issued by the CALL. It highlights street scenes schools residences and past scents with another series featuring mines and churches in preparation. Postpaid mailings to distant readers offered upon receipt of price.
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