Entered at the Troy Illinois post office for mailing
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Troy
Illinois
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1909
Page
2
Subscription due date and mail privileges policy
The passage explains that the date to which a subscription is paid appears on the wrapper and must be paid before a year in arrears to maintain second class mailing. It notes the Post Office Department ruling and The Call's policy to discontinue subscriptions one year in arrears.
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Post Office Department
The Rich Relative Swindle Report From Spain
A U S report warns of a swindler ring in Spain writing to Americans about a relative's imprisonment and a child's guardianship. The letters follow a pattern aimed at extracting money or information from unsuspecting victims.
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Department of State
Washington
Spain
United States
Beware of 20 Year Spanish Relatives Swindle
A priest’s letter to a prisoner’s family warns of a long running scam claiming distant European relatives can share a fortune. It notes Americans are drawn in by promises of a one fourth interest in a fort, with victims in small towns. State Department and Spanish authorities collaborate to stop the rascals and protect readers from similar appeals.
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Phen Totus
Oon
Troy
Department of State
Waushington
Early Holiday Trade Signals Boost in Troy
Indications point to a strong holiday season in Troy with merchants already displaying goods and planning earlier openings than ever before. The piece urges shoppers to “shop early” as advertising drives crowded stores and high food sales, noting merchants should offer inducements in advance to retain public patronage.
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Troy
Toy imports shape early 20th century commerce
The passage notes that in 1908 the United States imported over seven million dollars of toys, primarily from Germany, highlighting the central role of toy trade in the industrial economy and Germany’s leading position in global toy production.
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Germany
The Boys Of Now And Then Reflections On Youth Crime
A humorous nostalgic essay contrasts old and modern youth habits. It argues greater wealth and style pressures fuel crime and misery, praising older, honest labor and self-reliance while mocking flashy trends and permissive parenting.
Childlike wonder in crafting delightful things
A brief note celebrates making wonderful objects that spark joy in the young at heart. It emphasizes creativity, imagination, and the enduring appeal of playful, well made items.
Texas town opts for licenses as Prohibitionists refuse saloons
In a Texas town under the local option law voters approved licenses while the Prohibitionists applied for and secured all licenses permitted by law yet declined to open any saloons. The note suggests careful, perhaps wry, reading of scripture on prudence.
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Texas
Wndler
Edwardsville Humane Society Tag Game Raises 33748
The Edwardsville Humane Society played a tag game last Saturday on county residents and raised 333,748 dollars amid growing town enthusiasm and concerns over overwork from the innovation.
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Edwardsville Humane Society
New England Turkey Shortage Linked to Plague Sparrows
New England faced a Thanksgiving scarcity as appendicitis reduced the 1909 turkey crop. Citizens blame the common sparrow for spreading disease and cannot fix the blame elsewhere.
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New England
County assessors find twenty-one watches last spring
A county search conducted last spring found only twenty-one watches among assessors. The report notes surprise at the small number and humor at how some people manage without knowing the time.
Kansan Marries Mother of His Deceased Wife in Legal Setback
A Kansan faced a notable setback after deliberately marrying the mother of his deceased wife, a move that drew scrutiny and legal attention in Kansas. The case highlights complicated family and probate questions surrounding grief, consent, and social norms in the state.
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Kansas
Kansan
Advertising rates for The Ladies Home Journal
The rate card lists costs for advertising space per issue with no volume discounts. One inch space costs 95 dollars, a full page 5000 dollars, and the last page back cover 7000 dollars. A 5 percent cash discount is noted, and readers are urged to pick up the next issue to see other advertisers.
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Ladies Home Journal
Ecard
Knowledge and sales craft in a German merchant tale
A German salesman praised by a company for top yearly sales says he can answer any question about his business. The idea is that selling goods requires deep knowledge to inspire customer confidence. In a separate anecdote a suffragette declines a seat in a crowded car, a rare breach of expected civility.
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Germany
Early Call ad notes trade interest
An early advertisement in The Call highlights rising trade activity. The snippet underscores commercial interest and market momentum, signaling a busy period for buyers and merchants. The piece emphasizes commerce as a key takeaway from the page.
Farmer fairs novel milk cows and creamery talk in town
A Jarvis Township farmer visits town to discuss a new creamery and a batch of invented cows from Florida. He describes upside down anatomy that allegedly makes milking easy, yields soft butter instead of milk, and suggests a carload of cows for readers, with cautions about winter warmth and insurance.
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Jarvis Township
Florida
Rastus
Lena
Clergyman praises Preventics for quick cold relief
A parish clergyman endorses Preventics candy tablets as effective against colds and grippe with no quinine or harsh effects. He notes their safety for feverish children and a box of 48 costs 25 cents. Also promoting The Call newspaper and wedding invitations.
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Kingston
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