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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
2
Entered at the post office at Troy Illinois for transmission in the mails as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
The Framingham Improvement Association illustrates civic energy with projects on the common, the old town hall, and local landmarks. It removed harmful hen coops, secured a rental for the town hall, funded restoration plans, and sponsored decorative, architectural enhancements including a spire restoration and a vine covered sign column, highlighting community effort.
The South Framingham board of trade appoints a special village improvement committee to aid the association. A town meeting of about 1,500 attendees appoints a park commission and names Dr. F. W. Patch, president of the association, as chairman. A member calls the appointment perfectly safe, noting Dr. Patch has no ax to grind. The piece highlights the association's sustained, boyish enthusiasm and consistent activity across its endeavors.
A humorous critique of fashion rules and social faux pas as a restaurant scene shows a man in shirt sleeves provoking shock. It contrasts urban dress codes with farmer habits where meals are taken in shirt sleeves, highlighting ease over formality in rural life.
Congressman John H. Bankhead of Alabama argues that hauling a ton five miles on dirt roads costs as much as transporting 250 miles by rail, 500 by river, or 1,000 by lakes, showing how bad roads tax farmers and raise the cost of supplying towns and cities.
A playful exchange features a father scolding and a boy replying with a pun about the headache being on the father rather than the boy. The quip captures a light moment in a family interaction.
Ad promotes Dr Kines New Life Pills as a gentle laxative to keep bowels regular. Claims to prevent appendiceal issues and guarantees satisfaction. S Kingston druggist offers 25 cent bottle with a trial pitch and polite warning.
The Catt office presents wedding invitations and announcements along with programs and calling cards. Readable samples showcase personalized layouts and typographic styles for couples and families planning ceremonies.
From The Weekly Bulletin May 24 1877 a private school closed a new sidewalk from Market Street to the public school Market Street new residence ready for occupancy Pro Bono Publico article on Town Improvements Benj Donoho bought Dr Deweys drug store Wendel Schmitt prominent farmer of Blackjack community died Corn planting nearly done Wheat headed harvest mid June Deaf and dumb journeyman printer left town St Pauls Lutheran church marked 300th anniversary of Lutheran church establishment
The Forty-Fifth Illinois General Assembly approved major measures including a new Chicago city charter, a local option law, a two cent passenger fare bill, and a pure foods act. About $20.24 million was appropriated for state institutions, with Governor Deneen asked to prune to fit state income. Riparian rights for Chicago were granted as part of the Chicago project.
A Hen rietta Pa family touts Electric Bitters after five years of eczema plagued their son. Earlier doctors offered little hope, but several bottles produced complete cure. Also advertised are blood tonics and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for boils burns cuts and skin ailments sold by S Kingston.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Kodol for indigestion noting stomach relief and stronger health with claims of pure blood, sold by S. Kingston, followed by a DeWitt's Early Risers pitch also sold by S. Kingston. The ad ends with spring hat styles at Miss Lilitz Mossmann Kiesel Building.
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