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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
2
The notice explains subscription handling for a Troy Illinois paper including renewal and discontinuance rules. It instructs readers to report missed deliveries and mentions sample copies and payment addresses. It requests attorneys to ensure publication of legal notices in compliance with law.
The Western Publisher notes a Texas doctor who owns an oil well makes money from both the wick and the well. It claims John D. Rockefeller would not smoke five cent cigars. It observes holiday trade may rise in retailers and asserts dealerships using publicity will prevail in business.
A man described as able to work but unwilling to do so continues to break into jail for shelter and meals, a pattern labeled a petty offense. Local officials note the persistent behavior highlights a recurring issue of unauthorized confinement seeking.
In a suburb near a large city two property sales drew comment for their strikingly different prices. A noted local real estate expert attributed the higher price to a fine velvety lawn. Meanwhile Bond county farmer Rank Clark reportedly earned $100 a ton for broom corn, a crop not widely pursued by nearby farmers who still devote many acres around Troy to less profitable crops.
The Tri City Advocate raid targeting Mayor Patrick Coyle signals community demand for his removal as Madison’s ruling figure. Coyle and allies face prosecution threats as a special election nears, while Greenville Sun changes ownership and pledges to keep its editorial standards intact with Editor Charles E. Maynard at the helm.
The week opens amid a price cutting war in local merchandise with sugar fixed at 21 pounds for 1.00. Merchants report improved trade across lines and broad patronage as the stimulus is kept alive. Publicity, the driving force behind these conditions, remains essential to maintain momentum as shoppers buy groceries at reduced prices and stay alert.
Washington letter decries U S customs on gifts to Miss Theodore Roosevelt praising her grace in accepting duties while noting the unfair valuation and handling by inspectors The piece condemns the system as petty and invasive for travelers and calls for reform The column also promotes local services and offers eye exams and medical products.
The German Heater uses a down draft to supply fuel with oxygen, aiming for complete combustion. It claims ten years of tested reliability, heavy-duty construction, airtight doors, and a fireholding capability of 48 hours or more. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect and compare its guaranteed qualities and finish.
Skourezy Free cleans windows and plate glass leaving no marks. Cleans all metals without injury to the finest surfaces.
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