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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1910
Page
2
The Troy Weekly announces its Saturday issue from Market Street by the square. Editor and publisher Jarvis. notices request attorneys to arrange lawful publication and advise on payment of ads and enterprising notices. Subscriptions offered for one year ix months and three months with sample copies on request.
The piece reflects on three recent interurban wrecks in Indiana and Illinois Traction System showing human fallibility and the limits of safeguards. It argues for future rail legislation, urges compulsory elimination of curves and double tracking to justify costs by reducing losses.
A seasoned newspaper man advertises in the Publishers' Auxiliary seeking work. He touts ability to handle any assignment and deliver strong editorials, feature material, and even poetry. He notes hard schooling, readiness for alcohol or pills, and promises high value for good money.
The ad is straight and to the point and leaves nothing to chance. It reveals the writer's character and will likely appeal to employers seeking a five wire machine as described.
A plea to support community prosperity by buying from local suppliers. The message emphasizes keeping dollars within the community to strengthen schools churches and public institutions and to pay fair prices to home merchants.
The city council on Monday evening granted a franchise to the St. Louis & Eastern Traction Company for an electric line in Troy. It marks the second franchise for electric transit in the city and observers hope for further development so Troy will eventually come into its own. the community is urged to boost and hustle while awaiting progress.
A Colorado farmer has gathered 125 bushels of grasshoppers which he intends to dry so that they may be used for chicken feed next winter. Since a use has been found for grasshoppers, we may now expect future crops of them to be failures.
Oil commerce moves westward as activities expand in western Bond County and across the line into Madison County. The report notes continued movement and local cues suggesting shifting trade routes.
An astronomer forecasts Mars will pass within 251 million miles of Earth next fall. The prediction fuels neighborhood chatter about the planet’s proximity and possible visible events.
A historic note on Troy's persistent push for an interurban railway despite past wrecks and setbacks. Citizens advocate for renewed service, citing potential economic and commuter benefits while critics warn of safety and cost concerns.
A humorous Utica Globe column riffs on rising food costs and consumer hunger. It mocks price boosters and ponders if cheaper meats like 12 cent hamburgers or 8 cent liver could rescue frugal appetites while satirizing the human appetite and societal groaning under inflation.
A quoted reflection urging men to be content with their life thoughts and deeds while resisting perpetual desires to pursue grander aims, reminding that all are still children of God.
A Jarvis Township farmer recalls a comical chain of mishaps sparked by a jelly stain on a new tablecloth. The dream erupts into chaos: dog, wagon, hen house, broken pictures, a fainting hired girl, flying yeast cats, and a runaway scene toward Jacksonville Florida before waking. He asks locals with jelly dream experiences to share photos and records.
Kansas oil inspector Longshore warns of a gasoline shortage as April consumption climbs forty six percent from last year. He cites rising automobile use and a shrinking world supply, urging new oil fields or better distillation to avert a gas crisis.
A number of students and teachers joined Friday afternoon exercises in room 8. Several teachers attended the Veiled Prophet's parade in St. Louis Tuesday evening. Walter Leibler missed school Wednesday after witnessing the parade. Rooms 1 and 2 will hold exercises in room 1 next Friday. parents are invited. Ninth year classics begin Chaucer next week. Girls basketball fell to Collinsville High 16 to 6, but played well against a strong foe.
The Highlanders edged our high school boys 25 to 22 in a fierce Saturday basketball game. The letter praises Highland notes, defends officials, and urges sportsmanship and adherence to proper rules, while commending both teams for good play and clean sportsmanship.
The County Court of Madison County Illinois at the October term 1910 orders a sale of real estate to pay debts. Edgar B. Joseph administrator de bonis non will auction 1.64 acres in Troy Madison County on November 12 1910 at 2 pm cash. Sale free of dower homestead and mortgage liens with deed to purchaser upon court approval.
The note suggests that without payment by Call Want PDS, there would be no Call Want Ada. It implies financial linkage between two entities and raises questions about owed funds and responsibility for settlement. The fragment hints at a transactional dispute but lacks concrete details.
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