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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
2
Mascoutab moves toward street paving as the progressive town joins nearby communities in considering new paving projects. The town seeks to modernize roads and improve local infrastructure in the coming weeks.
The Marine Telegram notes Troy is facing a mumps and measles outbreak along with additional public troubles. The situation highlights health concerns and civic strain in the town.
The picnic season returns with flies fleas and other annoyances yet remains popular with plenty of fun in a day's outing.
Do not knock others to rise in life. Help yourself by boosting friends and peers, and you will attract a line of supporters. True progress comes from improving character and business without tearing others down.
Exchanges expose a scheme where a slick talker poses as a state distributor of literature to recruit teachers. Teachers sign a card to have their address kept, only to have a promissory note for a month’s salary later. If this swindler shows in Troy, alert authorities.
The Montgomery News weighs a local option issue stressing personal liberty without harming others and warns against broad sumptuary laws. It notes the question is strictly local, not suitable for national or state party platforms, and hints Hancock’s tariff remark may apply to liquor concerns.
The piece argues against the belief that navy and marine corps recruit only indifferents. It states officials seek top quality youths, reject those viewed as useless in civilian life, and emphasize the navy must reflect the country’s highest credit abroad. The public is urged to support securing capable recruits.
Mr John Riha of Vining Iowa reports long use of DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills with superior satisfaction and recommends them. He notes many locals have used the remedy and share positive results. Sold by B S Kingston.
Washington letter reports U S and Japan signed a five year arbitration treaty, easing fears of gunboat entanglements and allowing time to pursue canal and dreadnought plans. It notes governors will meet to discuss national resources and centralization, while Congress may adjourn later with likely currency and child labor bills and a possible wood pulp on the free list. A White House luncheon featured many Catholics and church ties to policy in the Philippines Cuba Panama and Rome.
When indigestion strikes, Kodol promises complete digestion of all foods. The advertisement touts prompt, thorough relief by digesting the food itself. It notes the product is pleasant to take and sold by S&S in Kingston.
The Troy Call installs an improved American Typograph typesetting machine, earning praise from Highland Journal and Edwardsville Inteligencer for placing Troy’s newspaper at the front of county print media. Publisher B. W. Jarvis has led the Call with ongoing local improvement and ambitious journalistic vigor. Also included are lifestyle notes on making a Merry Widow hat at home and a brief medical ad for Foley's Urinary Laxative, touting non-nauseating relief from chronic constipation.
An Inland Stationer sighs over neglected credit lines and old stock on dusty shelves. The note mocks torpor in business, then pivots to a health ad urging Foley's Kidney Remedy at early signs of kidney or bladder trouble. Wedding invitations at The Call.
The Troy Record notes illnesses and local events from 22 years prior. John B. Seep suffered a serious lung fever illness while John A. Vance returned from California. L. H. Chapin visited the city to promote the Great Western Workingman's Association. Elias Burk added a 24 by 24 two story addition to his blacksmith shop. Charles Juge moved into a new North End residence and planned upgrades to Main and Market streets. The Troy Coal and Mining shaft ran full time as Brookside mine operated half time. Frederick Geffen remodeled an implement warehouse into a residence for Mrs. C. F. Wortmann and daughter relocating from St. Louis.
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