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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
2
A humorous note from Union County Kentucky shows a farmer posting a playful sign to hunters. It invites lighthearted danger by jokingly instructing what to do if misfortune occurs and ends with the quip about killing time rather than animals.
The Highland treasurer reports 15058.53 spent on lights and 10597.40 received for lights, implying a deficit of 4461.13 for the electric plant. Without depreciation and interest details, the exact street lighting cost remains unclear though monthly shortfall totals 371.76.
A column derides local "wise acres" who claim superior intellect and judgment to President Wilson on the Lusitania disaster. The writer thanks God for less T.A.'s and asserts the country remains in safe, sane hands amid the international controversy.
Illinois representative Arthur Roe introduces a house resolution seeking a sweeping probe of the State Fire Marshal Department with a view to its abolishment. He accuses the department of collaborating with fire insurance firms to gather evidence in defense of suit actions to recover fire losses. If irregularities are proven, the reform move calls for removal of those involved.
The Leader declares Highland's prospects for locating a shoe factory in the city as promising. The company seeks only a site and building, showing confidence by omitting a stock sale by which it would finance its venture, indicating self-financing capability.
John M. Chamberlain, once mayor of East St. Louis, has filed contest proceedings in Belleville circuit court after losing re election to Fred Mollmann by 27 votes. The statement hints at a tough contest ahead.
Mayor Beall campaigns for strict saloon rules in Alton amid a push to curb liquor access. The effort signals a broader reform stance and a response to ongoing public concerns about drinking establishments.
The enduring topic of electric light remains a current issue, keeping debates and inquiries alive among researchers and municipal officials.
The piece portrays Billy Sunday as a unique evangelist who started as a baseball star. It notes his aggressive persona, use of slang, and promotional methods. It describes his rise from Western towns to Philadelphia and ambitions toward Chicago, with mixed public reception and high fees.
Digest of editorials and notes from small towns. Commentary ranges from Lusitania era policy to tax realms, gas prices, and postal slips. Jokes on piano tuners and proposed boards plague legislative wit. Ends with caution against borrowing and urging readers not to subscribe.
A satirical piece chronicles an editor famed for lavish notices and wedding pages, detailing his rise, the lavish tributes, and the price of press attention. It ends by praising The Call for advertising that pays, while lampooning the editor’s self promotion and familial theatrics.
A mother warns a boy not to interrupt and he wanders away in distress yet returns to play as childhood griefs fade. The piece argues parents should address questions early to dispel fears, noting how unresolved concerns can haunt later years.
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