25 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
1
A brief public notice mentions Kinloch and a telephone related entry with figures 25 21 65 35 125 and the date or marker 05. The fragment indicates a telecom related matter or accounting line item in a historic newspaper snippet.
Incomplete text indicates a notice about an overdue account and renewal, urging prompt payment to avoid further action. Names, dates, and locations are unclear or missing, but the message stresses resolving arrears within a year and preventing mail service interruption.
The Tieue of The Call notes tax reform as a nonpartisan, statewide issue. It argues current Illinois taxation harms citizens and public growth, urging reform to balance burdens and fund education and public institutions. It also discusses the November election context and historic precedents when Congress failed to name a president or vice president, noting potential outcomes.
The author argues that invention and discovery progress gradually, built on past work, with no sudden miracles. He cites aviation, railroads, and automobiles as outcomes of cumulative effort sparked by necessity, noting parallel developments across eras and regions as the world’s needs drive progress.
Washington reports potential annual revenue loss of 33 million if ICC express rate plans take effect. Hearings drew 300 industry reps and shippers with mixed views. Express counsel warn of near extinction of profits, while railroads seek more time to respond amid parcel post law context.
An advertisement claims loss of appetite signals serious trouble and promotes Electric Bitters as a quick fix to restore vitality. It cites Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln Nebraska who supposedly recovered after six bottles, asserts the product purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and aids digestion. Available for 50 cents at H. R. Hulfendick.
The piece questions the patriotism of foreigners rushing home to fight for their nations while native born workers endure hardships here alongside a call to let locals handle the problems at home. It frames a critique of wartime loyalties and domestic effort.
A Senate committee exploring political party revenue and campaign protection has brought testimony supporting the view that politics is a business. It notes private wealth and corporate contributions to both parties, raising questions about influence and financing in political processes.
Pensacola Journal notes economists blame unequal taxation for rising prices and cites Illinois as having one of the worst tax systems. It urges voters to back a 1914 constitutional amendment via the Public Policy Ballot to improve tax policy and living conditions.
A wave of editorials from Chicago papers and local dailies urges a constitutional amendment to overhaul property taxation. The Civic Federation backs reform, while voters are urged to approve at the next state election and pressure lawmakers to act.
Report from the Illinois Baptist Association notes adjournment in Chicago and lists elected officers A A Curry Jackson ville president H K Chisholm and B J Thomas Chicago vice presidents R H Claxton Taylorville secretary L K Evans Peoria treasurer M K Twing Alton historical secretary George W W Stoddard Streator press. Obituary for Col William J Wyatt veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars in Franklin. Galena teachers urge physical development and vocational paths for youths in the military tract.
Fall reports describe plentiful carmel pecans and hickory nuts along the Wabash river bottoms with claims of the best crop in a decade. Landowners largely bar nut hunters from orchards as harvest progresses while Frisco extension work plans move ahead and county farmers' institute schedules reveal domestic science lectures across Franklin county towns from October 29 to November.
In Quincy the Home Telephones company is absorbed by Bell, making Bell the sole operator of city telephone systems under a granted thirty five year franchise. Also reported: Rockford couple Myrtle Bowers and Robert Cobb marry after Cobb bought a stocking from Bowers. Champaign hosts a Synod meeting with Dr. W. S. Plummer as moderator. robberies and bank explosion scare in Kankakee County Goodwine area with $10,000 reported recovered. Illinois Supreme Court upholds one ticket limit for November elections. miscellaneous incidents include a fatality and other brief notes.
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