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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
2
A fragment offers a free handsome illustrated ware set with a range sale. The text mentions week only and a promotional tone for the Major Majestic Range, but details and context are scarce. The readable portion emphasizes a free illustrated ware set with the purchase.
A reader debates continuing with an old worn-out cook stove versus buying a modern range. The old stove wastes fuel and costs high yearly repairs while a new range with a good reputation could save fuel and improve baking quality. It asks readers to consider the long term value and costs.
A foggy morning collision between a Lacka wana ferryboat and a tug caused brief panic among commuters. A woman rushed to the rail, nearly leaping overboard, but an athletic man steadied her. She confessed she was a spinster and a suffragette, noting Ramans a mighty good thing to have around.
From Porto Rico comes word of a remarkable new remedy said to aid coughs colds and lung troubles. Ramon T Marchan of Barceloneta reports the medicine cured him and over twenty others on his advice. A trial bottle is free with a one dollar price and guaranteed by H R Huffendick.
Brief items from Troy area include mining payroll, weather incidents, sales ads, and community events. Notable mentions: twin birth to Mr. and Mrs. Welte of Carlinville. Rudolph Aeschbach committed to Jacksonville asylum. local parsonage contract awarded to Thomas W. Sauer. Erwin Rubin, 11, dies after surgery. Democratic rally in Highland with Baltz and Perrin. quail and game hunts near Smithton.
The City Council accepted the Finance committee report and ordered treasurer payments. The October city electrician’s report was read and filed. An ordinance to require property owners to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice was proposed and carried. Adjournment followed.
For sale Thoroughbred bull leghorn cockerels and six room frame house. For rent pupils for piano music sought. Wanted a girl for housework with good wages. Lost spectacles at post office. Jeremiah Carroll reported. Found place to advertise cheaply and effectively in The Call. Notice no hunting allowed on premises by A J Whiteside.
Notice announces appointment of John Schmitt as executor of Adam Schmitt estate Madison County Iowa October 21 1912 and pending probate petitions. It lists heirs at law William Weber Henry Weber Jacob Weber John Weber and a grandchild with name Sebastian Weber. Court petition filed October in Madison County Iowa and probate actions pending.
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