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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
2
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes the 1913 year ending June 30 had the fewest medical students since 1900, with 17 015 pursuing the healing profession. It links declines to rising standards, fewer medical colleges, and greater efficiency among those remaining.
Encouraging notes from cattle press show Packers seek sturdy calves at high prices. The item signals growing demand for calves to convert into beeves and supports conservation of young cattle life. Early sale of calves is criticized as wasteful, urging maturity before market.
Maj John T Galbraith editor of the Carbondale Free Press files information against Supervisor A G Hughes in Jackson county charging him with violating the statute by failing to publish his annual report. The law protects the public and not newspapers, and officers handling public funds must disclose statements by law to prevent secret handling of office affairs.
An UA Texas editor voices a provocative view asserting that righteousness has long claimed money is trash, yet most people cling to its exchange value for food, humor, and clothing. The writer hints at personal experience with securing patent rights and resisting the notion of money’s trash status.
Governor Dunne designates Monday June 13 as Flag Day in Illinois marking the 137th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes adoption. Citizens urged to observe with proper exercises and to display the colors on public buildings schools businesses and homes statewide.
A fragmentary note describes a scene of domestic tasks and fashioning comparisons between sisters. It mentions kitchen scrubbing and a playful pyramid metaphor, with references to canned beans and magazine advertising.
A collage of historical notes and humorous quips lists dates from 1839 through 1912, with brief remarks on events and local gossip. It includes lines on fragile nerves, a mock history column, and stray domestic tips. Names like Mark Idler and Ike Perkins appear amid social jests and housekeeping advice.
June dominates summer life with weddings, graduations, and picnics. The piece notes brides attract five to ten dollars to orchestrate nuptials, fishermen chase attention, and graduates fade as chiggies steal the spotlight. It highlights hammock schemes as matrimonial ventures and the danger of weather ruining outings.
In Washington notes a Vera Cruz stationed officer denounces Mexican war talk and refugee grievances, urging caution as President Wilson seeks peace. He warns war would cost hundreds of thousands of lives and enormous funds, urging restraint and safer solutions. The Call announces a new staff artist Pokeheimer and a forthcoming tale series.
A humorous treatise on managing husbands as if cooking them. It warns against mismanagement and urges careful handling with love and cheerfulness. Readers are advised to select a husband with care, treat him gently, and avoid harsh methods to keep him agreeable and long lasting.
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