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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
6
Clever 1914 item from Ohio shows a Youngstown grocer who writes his own ads and jokes about high living costs. He claims high egg and orange prices, mocks consumer fuss, and contrasts pricey fashion with affordable food, while noting war impacts on imports and local oddities from newspapers.
A reader advocates converting Troy’s shade trees into fruitful nut and fruit trees to provide shade and edible yields. He urges residents to plant trees, protect and encourage birds, and envisions a city alive with wildlife while arguing the idea is practical with community effort.
In Washington the House resumed debate on the Jones bill for Philippine autonomy and possible independence, with Rep Jones of Virginia urging a declaration that the U S will not permanently retain the Philippines. Other speakers questioned independence, while governors and lawmakers in cotton states discussed relief methods and production curtailment. The report notes a push for federal or state tax relief, consideration of Jefferson Levy’s life interest in Monticello, and various investigations in oil trade and neutrality compliance. Also noted are a historic appointment of Mrs Annette Adams as assistant U S attorney, seen as a milestone for women’s suffrage support.
The column reflects on October’s busy history with events from Madero’s presidency in Mexico to the Chicago fire of 1871. It recalls the first overland mail of 1858, Columbia’s discovery of America, New York City’s 1725 newspaper, and the first pocket watch of 1510, while noting modern pace, taxes, and October’s autumnal mood and chill.
The column quips about why some women are never content, suggesting the fault lies in how men and women follow advice. It jokes that married couples may be living apart in spirit, and notes a mother’s day memory contrasts with a busy washday for the mother of several children.
A satirical verse sketch critiques greed and material lust. It contrasts desires for luxury items with the futility of accumulation, noting final futility as one dies leaving nothing behind. The piece shifts to quips and anecdotes about advertising, social manners, and a humorous street scene.
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