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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented notice page invites readers to request free sample copies and directs communications to The Troy Weekly Co in Troy Illinois. It notes that those with policies must instruct their attorneys to publish and that no attorney can disregard such requests under the law. Also comments on campaign rhetoric and critiques of the Standard Oil Trust and others employing similar tactics.
The author comments on gender norms noting that women see room for improvement in men and imagines a shirt button that would never come off, similar to a campaign button that holds firm.
St Louis papers report physicians claim to have amputated a man's memory. The remark notes that the condition is not unique to him, with a jab about “scads” of memory loss in Troy, signaling local concern and skepticism.
The coming November election will ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to issue up to 20 million dollars in bonds or part thereof to aid construction of the Ship Canal from Lockport to La Salle, sixty-one miles, and to dedicate the resulting water power income to the state in perpetuity.
Washington hosts the tuberculosis congress showcasing treatment and prevention methods, sanitarium plans, and housing for the poor. The event displays progress in humanity's war against the disease, with each congress promising advances toward reducing consumption as a major cause of death.
In Troy a proposed shoe factory offers a chance for development and profits. The text argues the shoe market is expanding and with proper management the enterprise could become gigantic, creating employment, population growth, new homes, and benefits to other local businesses. Support from business leaders and citizens is sought.
The Staunton Star urges Troy readers to seek the city’s welfare over self interest. It condemns hide-bound partisanship and champions liberal, just, forgiving conduct, noting friends and community trust outvalue material wealth.
Washington correspondent reports on Republican control dynamics in the capital, President Roosevelt’s glare in the campaign, potential resignations of Haskill and Dupont, and the Tuberculosis Congress in the unfinished National Museum with experts like Koch and Trudeau. It also mentions Tang-Shao Yi delivering a letter from the Son of Heaven and the Boxer indemnity context.
Charles S. Deneen born May 4, 1863 in Edwardsville Illinois. He rose from Lebanon and Madison County roots to law and politics becoming state's attorney and later governor with large majorities. Married Bina Maloney 1891 with four children Charles Ashley Dorothy Frances and Bina.
A Chinese high dignitary plans a visit to Washington to convey thanks from his government to the U S government. His suite will likely bring gifts such as chinaware and trinkets as tokens to the great of our land. The passage questions whether Chinese leaders have been swayed by numerical talk of an alliance.
A New York City political aspirant ignores warnings from A T Stewart about dirty attacks. After victory, he recalls a muddy campaign where opponents falsely accused him of horse theft and nearly proved it. The tale highlights the risk of baseless smear tactics in elections.
Mrs Ada L Croom owner of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing her severe cough and consuming lungs after months of illness A friend recommended it and three bottles brought complete relief The ad touts the remedy as a world wide healer with trial bottles offered at Kingston s drug store 50 and 1 00 Pineules for the Kidneys promise kidney relief in the first dose and a 36 day trial at 1 00 Blood purification claims accompany the cure story Kingaton Pimples claim appears in print
An advertisement claims kidney trouble weakens people making them half alive. Foley's Kidney Remedy supposedly restores healthy kidneys and vitality, aiding weak individuals with renewed health. Kingston.
An elderly man hears a church prayer meet and a dance in the same city as he sits on his veranda. The tale shifts to a Zulu courtship custom involving a bride’s brothers and her father, then to Greenville farmers renting a front room as a club space, noting the limit remains unstated.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says his family has enjoyed good health since using Dr Kings New Life Pills three years ago. The pills cleanse and tone the system gently and do you good and are sold at Kingston’s drug store.
Amad in The Call’s Classified column is expected to draw wide local attention in Troy and surrounding areas. The feature blends listings with local notices, promising tangible reader engagement and potential results for advertisers.
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