19 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1910
Page
1
A sardonic critic cites a New York figure who says a man earning more than $5,000 yearly can afford decency in dress, while poorer men must trim their pleasures. The piece mocks class expectations and the ritual of according status through clothing.
The piece notes growing respectability of commerce in Germany where even the Kaiser has a terra cotta business interest. It contrasts American views that prefer earnings from trade to marriage, and suggests European aristocracy may resist mercenary marriage issues, forecasting a slow cultural shift.
Within three years Malay states aim to export 50 million dollars worth of rubber. The plan would elevate the rubber industry to a revenue source comparable with the ice plant, putting it on a stable financial footing.
A man in Massachusetts turned to look and fell breaking his leg. He blamed the hobble skirt, saying he would not be a true son of Adam if he did not assign blame to the garment.
A Paris dentist who treated European royalty for about 500 dollars per procedure has died, leaving an estate worth slightly more than one million dollars.
A New Jersey pastor provokes controversy by claiming women in hobble skirts deserve spanking. The remark draws criticism from women's groups and religious leaders, with critics arguing the comment promotes violence and objectification.
A dated remark argues that discovering lower prices at home compared with imports ends smuggling. The idea frames smugglers as reacting to cheaper domestic goods and suggests a strong moral incentive for restraint.
A man was shot in the woods while hunting and mistaken for a deer. Investigators note the incident highlights the dangers of hunting in dense terrain and the need for safer identification practices.
A Dubuque school plans courses urging boys to enjoy farm labor including a module on ending use of corn-husk mattresses. A Pittsburg man received a legacy of 850000 dollars for not marrying, a detail noted with irony about his need for funds.
A Washington man dropped dead while operating a lawn mower. Neighbors were asleep at the time and unaware of the incident until morning. Police and responders were called to the scene but the death is being treated as unexpected.
A seaside scene opens as summer girls begin writing to winter in the city, signaling the start of a busy season by the shore. The lighthearted note hints at transitions between the seasons and the return of city correspondence.
A humorous remark questions a scientist who asserts a fly travels 35 feet per second, noting men with notable hairiness may disagree with the statement.
A local lodging undergoes a shift to a non indulgent experience. The upgrade emphasizes simplicity and restraint, removing previously offered extras to align with a pared down guest stay. Patrons may note quieter services and a focus on basics.
Pittsburgh business news reports Andrew Carnegie’s 75th birthday gift of 3.5 million dollars to Carnegie Technology schools in Pittsburg. Of the total, 1.5 million funds building and equipment and 2 million endowment, announced by William M. Frew after an trustees meeting. Carnegie previously allocated 20 million to found the institute. He voiced pride in the Smoky City institution.
Marinette canvassers disallow 34 alleged straight Republican votes in Second ward. Konop Democrat of Kewaunee leads by five votes in the Ninth district as secretary of state to issue certificate of election.
Washington dispatch reports the administration aims to finish reapportionment after the new census in the upcoming short session. Director Durand of the census bureau reportedly orders no leave for clerks until December to accelerate compilation across divisions.
Mrs Edna McDonald wife of Samuel McDonald a Colchester Connecticut lumber dealer fled to a Philadelphia boarding house with a suspected burglar Herbert Elliott. Trapped there she resisted her husband’s efforts to retrieve her and both were arrested occupying cells at police headquarters.
Jackson Tenn indictment of Standard Oil of Indiana on Grand Junction concession charge reduced by judge. United States circuit court Judge John McCall ruled maximum penalty limited to 920000 instead of 30084000 sought by prosecution.
Charles E Schnearer, 21, of Baltic Ohio a freshman at Wittenberg College Springfield died at Columbus state hospital while insane his parents allege hazing eight weeks ago left him in a brain state college authorities deny the charge as unproved.
Panama progress report to President Taft from Lieut.-Col. Goethals declares canal completion in 1916 with total cost within 375 million dollars. He expects an earlier waterway readiness for ship tests a year before opening, but warns a year of testing after completion. Slides at the Culebra cut may require retaining walls for safety. Military fortifications board urged with Army and Navy representation over canal zone works.
London England premier Asquith fails to dissolve parliament to remove veto power from the house of lords. After a long cabinet session with Lord Knoleys the king reportedly refuses to create Liberal peers to outvote Conservatives. Rumor says Asquith may resign in protest or push for a general election.
Plans to commemorate 100 years of peace with Great Britain discussed at Hotel Astor New York under Canadian Club and Peace Society auspices. President Taft supports idea. A permanent memorial favored over an exposition. Proposal favors a Niagara River bridge linking Canada to the United States near Niagara Falls as fitting symbol of amity.
Theodore Roosevelt issues a steady reply declining to alter his prior election principles. He states he has nothing to add to his Osawatomi speech and past declarations, despite requests from supporters by correspondence and in person.
Guthrie Oklahoma will keep the state capital at Guthrie at least temporarily after a state supreme court ruling by Justice Turner ending a six month dispute with Oklahoma City over capital location. Gov. Haskell plans a special session within 15 days to push a bill for another special election to move the capital to Oklahoma City.
The first division of sixteen American battleships arrived off Torquay England for a two month cruise visiting French and English ports. The ships will anchor five miles from Torquay and proceed to Portland Harbor Weymouth. A second division including Louisiana Kansas New Hampshire and South Carolina arrived at Cherbourg France.
In Rio de Janeiro the new Brazilian president Marshal Hermes da Foa poon was inaugurated.
Meat prices nationwide ease as holiday demand recedes and corn costs fall. Packers foresee continued declines through year end with large hog shipments not expected before January. In St Louis, pork loins run 13 to 14 cents, beef and mutton also lower, while bacon and hams soften alongside reduced wholesale prices.
In Nashville Robin J. Cooper was found not guilty of the murder of former Senator Edward C. Carmack. The verdict came minutes after the case opened, following Attorney General Andersons recommendation and refusal to prosecute on conscience. Carmack was killed in a street duel in 1908 after years of prior legal battles involving Col Duncan B. Cooper.
Chicago officials testified on their lines and equipment before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Assessors have revised figures in the western rate cases and plan to nearly double the taxes on the roads compared with previous years.
A nine year old spectator at a Blackburn Rovers versus Olympic match shouts ribald encouragements to players, urging rough play and big hits. He proudly brags about his father’s foul move, while adults debate the boy's safety as the match progresses.
Mrs. H. F. Clemmer of Sunbury Pa reports dramatic eczema cure for her baby after trying doctors and multiple remedies for four months. She credits Resinol Soap and Ointment with restoring the child’s skin in three weeks, noting the face healed from a raw, disfigured condition to a clear complexion.
A playful remark from a guest scientist predicts the earth could be a mass of ice in a million years. The proprietor of the Summer Hotel jokes about leaving the hotel business by then.
A humorous toddler grieves that his sister Adelaide and baby brother will have birthdays before his own. He pleads for his birthday to come first, but Adelaide is firm that birthdays cannot be changed by anyone, not even their mother.
An Illinois woman reports improved kidney and bowel function after switching from coffee to Postum. She says heart action, nerves, and despondency eased within two weeks, and she regained physical and mental strength to perform hard mental work with less fatigue. She notes brain power return and cites the book The Road to Wellville.
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