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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
2
A reflective piece urges Troy to beautify its railroad station and surroundings to counter traveler stereotypes. It praises PennsylVania railroads for station improvements elsewhere and argues Troy’s dull outskirts give a negative initial view, affecting lasting opinions about the town.
The excerpt portrays Norway Maine as a premier women run town where women control every trade and service. It notes women operate meat markets hotels banks post office and utilities while Miss Price and sister run a department store employing women. A quoted rule for female business success stresses mortgage free stock early bill payment and good dress.
Wednesday marked the twelfth anniversary of the great St Louis cyclone. The disaster claimed many lives and caused extensive property damage. Residents recall the calamity as cloudy skies and threatening weather return each year.
The Tinois House of Representatives adjourned last Saturday after a session lasting one year and five months, the longest in that body’s history. The mayor’s revenue bill, urged by chiefs of over a hundred municipalities, was killed by the Legislature as its final act.
Troy hosts a number of visitors today as officials consider improving the city by grading streets and adding granitoid sidewalks to raise the town’s curb appeal and safety.
The slogan Trade in Troy signals a pivotal auction sale aimed at supporting local business interests. The call to action emphasizes buyer participation and a community boost led by a business figure urging action from a Mr. Business Man.
Washington notes describe the stalled currency legislation and the effort to unite factions through a Portsmouth style heads up. It reports anti injunction talk fading, Cannon’s stance, labor's voting power debate, Culberson seeking court opinions, Taft’s presidential link, and Williams pushing bipartisan paths to pass key bills in the House.
The Illinois chapter of the American Institute of Architects elected Allen B. Pond of Pond & Pond as their delegate to the eighth International Congress of Architects in Vienna this month. G. C. Totten Jr. will secretary the American commission and assist the government. Two key topics include American steel construction and architectural protections and international understanding. Chicago architects doubt both issues will gain support. Invitations were sent for delegates to the St Petersburg exhibition May through August.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for altitude related ailments malaria jaundice biliousness fever and general debility with a Kingston drug store guarantee and 50 cent price. It also markets Kodol as the only preparation that fully digests all classes of food to relieve indigestion and stomach trouble sold by Kingston.
A husband confronts his wife over dabbling in speculative stocks deemed low at purchase. She defends the aim of making money as he does, sobbing that they seemed fine bargains. The page also advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy and souvenir postcards from Troy.
A lively, humorous mix of dance directions for a social Idaho ball with lines like promenade and swing yer honeys. The piece shifts to etiquette from a Kansas exchange about entering a print shop, including a mocked countersign and editor interaction, concluding with wry observations on jobs and social behavior.
The kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy is said to restore kidney health. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and it will make you well, S. Kingston.
A note urging care for coughs and colds linked to pneumonia and consumption. Recommends Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds and warns against substitutes. Signed S. Kingston.
Personal testimony warns that kidney derangement may lead to Bright's disease or diabetes and advises immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy. The Kingston ad notes growing news matter, circulation, and usefulness and calls for subscriptions now.
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