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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
2
Report irregular newspaper deliveries to the Troy-Werly Call office in Troy Illinois. Free sample copies available on request by mail. communicate and remit payments to THE Troy WRERLY Call, Troy, Ill.
The Highland Journal editorial laments the Vandalia depot’s north side placement after Mrs. Margaret Rawson of Troy died crossing a private right of way near the Highland station. The piece argues the depot should be on the south side to prevent such accidents and questions corporate morals versus legal responsibility.
An Atlantic writer argues the value of individual industrial service should be set by the recipient, not public officials. The piece condemns office arbitrariness while noting personal interest and taste can bias both sides, implying that freedom to pursue service also permits pursuing others to provide it.
The U S Supreme Court recently issued two rulings defining the boundary between Louisiana and Mississippi. The contested marsh islands east of St. Bernard parish near the Chandeleur islands and Pearl River were claimed by both states as rich oyster reefs. Mississippi argued the line runs seaward from Pearl River mouth, granting the islands to it.
The court held that all land west of Cat Island belongs to Louisiana and that Mississippi may build reefs along its shore to culture oysters. It also ruled Illinois wins in the Iowa Illinois rail bridge dispute, upholding the river middle as the boundary and advising official markings to prevent future channel shifts.
Prof John Milne classifies 60 world shaking quakes yearly into 13 regions, two major rings formed by seven zones around Alaska California West Indies Chillan coast south of New Zealand Krakatoa and Japan, and a Sahara centered ring covering India Madagascar Azores and Tashkend. Sollas suggests earth shaped like a pear with ends at Africa and the Pacific, aligning with crust weak points.
A Plainfield New Jersey merchant prints an ink impression of his thumb over the numerical figures on a check after writing it. The banker keeps a thumb imprint on file and a match would reveal any tampering, offering a potential new safeguard against fraud.
Western city school boards require high school entrants to recite the words of The Star Spangled Banner America and Hail Columbia. The text notes few audiences sing all of America and argues patriotism should accompany general culture as a common knowledge expectation.
Joe Tung Lee, a Chinese junior at a New York university, finished second in an oratorical contest. The winner was Limonze, a young Jersey man and licensed Methodist preacher, who is working his way through school.
Judge McVey of the district court in Des Moines ruled that a man who smokes cigarettes is not fit to have care and custody of a child. The remark implies disagreement with other district judges who know what’s what.
A Louisiana legislator proposes a bill making it unlawful for a man to court any woman without an affidavit declaring an intent to marry. The note suggests it targets critics of summer resorts.
The passage notes the hen’s best season despite not aiding the effort. It emphasizes diligent work and reflects on meat agitation timing, suggesting a productive period when conditions aligned for peak performance.
The Kickapoo Indians now govern themselves under a woman leader, illustrating a surprising parallel with other communities. This notable shift signals progress and reflects broader social changes within the tribe and beyond.
An orchid fetched six thousand dollars in a London sale. The remark implies a shift in earnings toward floriculture as potato farming declines, suggesting poor people could improve fortunes by growing orchids instead.
Washington notes discuss Senator Platts New York divorce saga and social snubs, with Max Wood and others named in domestic intrigue. The Keep Commission criticizes the Government Printing Office for high costs and lax oversight, proposing reform and cabinet supervision. Charles E Magoon’s temporary Cuba governorship earns general approval amid his Panama service.
The article notes Judge Magoon will replace Taft as Cuba's administrator, with Root persuading the President the Cuba task is preferable to the Philippines. It stresses the difficult, thankless work ahead and Magoon's Panama record as a hopeful sign, while acknowledging doubts about success in Cuba.
A humorous note on country editors enjoying long breaks between press days. The piece likens newsroom routines to a smooth, automatic system with reporters and advertisers feeding the cycle. It ends with the editor imagining a world without the dreaded press day.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer notes a rising souvenir postal card craze. Post offices from small hamlets to big cities see demand for penny stamps despite permits for postage. Large buys, including a St. Louis firm purchasing 150,000 one-cent stamps, drive the trend and the appeal of penny postage remains strong.
The article portrays the public spirited man as a success whose ready deeds aid country city and neighbor. It defines success by mercy and aid rather than wealth or shelter, celebrating character over material riches.
Since 1885 there have been 131951 homicides in the United States and but 2286 executions. In other words full punishment has been meted out to one out of every fifty seven who have destroyed the lives of others. These figures will cause the man who adopts an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth to sit up and take notice. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is recommended to keep the bowels open during a cold and to ease inflammation of the mucous membranes. The best is Kennedy's Laxa tive Honey and Tar. It contains no opiates, moves the bowels, drives out the cold. Is reliable and tastes good. Sold by S. Kingston.
A witty verse sketch parodies courtly flirtation and marital silence. The king jokes about a royal flush while a man returns late, the wife’s silence praised with luxury hints, and a young woman’s advisers crowding with opinions. It reflects playful social satire on secrets digestion and prudence.
G. J. Welch of Tekonsha Mich cites prompt use for cuts sores and skin injuries with arnica salve. He calls it the quickest pile cure and best healing salve, 25c at S Kingston’s drug store. Tacoma plans curb on dumping grounds closing sites and seeking crematory disposal options.
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