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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
4
A fragment shows a Punch magazine quip about a woman addressing hardship with wit, implying someone aging and reflecting on sympathy for a weary spouse. It captures a humorous, conversational voice and a social tone from the era.
Court house reports show final and balance figures for estates and guardianships with numerous heirs and administrators discharged. Marriage licenses issued in multiple towns include Godfrey Brecht and Bonisa Brecht, Alton entries, Collinsville couples, and St. Louis residents among others, with dates and localities listed.
A string of property transfers lists Amanda Stuckwisch to W Gottenstrater for lots 9 to 12 in block 12 De Lews addition Marine price 175 dollars. Several other deeds follow between various owners and buyers including Emma Juda, J C Schafer, Teary Sebaedan, and Adten’s add New Douglas with prices from 300 to 3 000 dollars. Also contains a memorial resolution of respect from Pride of the West Rebekah Lodge for M A Williamson dated May 20 1908 and a testimonial advertisement for Dr Kings New Discovery claiming to reach the cough spot with benefits for throat lungs and chest.
A satirical look at quarrels and rivalries, noting many enemies and the ease of praising him only if prudent. It comments on distrust in spouses over money, friendship earned by restraint, and the variability of disease with altitude, recommending Electric Bitters as a universal remedy sold at Kingston's drug store.
G Stewart a Cedar View merchant claims buyers of a box receive gold weight value for constipation malaria and biliousness relief. Sold under guarantee at S Kingston’s drug store for 25 cents. Signatures add distinctive look to progressive advertising and are deemed essential.
Weather tips and social notes from Troy include Memorial Day events at Oaklawn cemetery with Rev Knight speaking at 2 30 pm. Joseph Jess Jr ill at home in East Fen. Deimling Bros meat market accepts orders for fish next Friday. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised by S Kingston. Miss J J Mills reports window sash sales via The Call.
A delightful sacred song and chorus titled When We Meet On That Beautiful Shore by Samuel U. Speck is described as one of the sweetest home songs yet published. It suits home church and choir use and is arranged as a quartet for mixed voices. Retail price 50 cents per copy. Readers can receive a copy post-paid by sending 10 cents in silver or postage stamps to The Globe Music Co. 1155 Broadway New York.
A St James Missouri newspaper office was fired on with buckshot by a grocer over an ad mix up that swapped dairy for dairy. Babylon’s ancient women auction tale is noted, while John Riha of Vining Louisiana extols DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills with local testimonials.
For sale by M W Powell of Troy a regular family mare a female horse of the equine genus not afraid of engines automobiles or street cars likely unique within a week’s journey aged 25 21.
Two office rooms in Braner building available with electric lights water and lavatory, plus a large hall suitable for meetings dances and parties. Contact Dr F W Braner. 24-38
Warning no fishing or hunting allowed on premises of Wim Helmich under penalty of law. Subscription offers list Scientific American at 3.00 per year, Scientific American Supplement at 3.00, both to one address for 7.00. Thank you card from the Williamson family for support during illness and after death of Mrs M A Williamson.
Dan Peterman will deliver the Post-Dispatch daily and Sunday edition to readers, ensuring timely newspaper service and home delivery for weekday and weekend editions. The arrangement highlights Peterman as the carrier for both daily and Sunday issues.
Two notices announce candidates for Representative in the 47th district. J. G. Bardill of Highland Illinois states his candidacy subject to the August 8 1908 primary. Armand Zeller of Saline township Madison County Illinois is also announced as a candidate subject to the same August primary.
Albert C Millspaugh of Shawnee town Gallatin county Illinois first Republican elected Clerk of the Appellate Court Fourth District Illinois. announces candidacy for re nomination subject to the Republican primary to be held on August 8 1908.
William M. Goudy, editor and publisher of the Wayne County Press in Fairfield, Illinois, announces his candidacy for Clerk of the Appellate Court Fourth Illinois Division, subject to the Republican primaries on August 8, 1908.
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