Crow Weekly Call Issued On Friday In Troy Illinois
The publication on Market Street by the Square lists B B W Jarvis as a member of the Madison County Press Club and Southern Editorial Association. It is entered at the Troy Illinois post office as second class matter. Terms of subscription are $1.26 for 1 year and $1.00 for smaller periods.
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B. B. W. Jarvis
Madison County Press Club and
Southern I. Editorial Association
Troy
Illinois
The Boy and the Bank Account
Friday September 1 1916 discusses starting a bank account for boys in early teens to cultivate thrift. It argues regular deposits by earners, support from interested adults, and small increases to build savings and value of a dollar, aiming to shape a disciplined, prudent man.
Growth of Automobiles in U S Surges to 1917 Estimate
Census bureau data show 2,445,664 cars in the United States on January 1, 1916. The Automobile Magazine reports 554,902 cars produced in the first six months of the year, projecting total 1,500,000 for the year and about 13,945,664 cars by January 1917.
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United States
United States Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Automobile Magazine
Trailer touted as new aid to farm efficiency
Glenn G. Hayes of American Farming says the automobile trailer protects vehicles from overloading and damage, enabling double duty for higher efficiency. The concept, tested and deemed practical, is here to stay with fifty makes on the market and hundreds of farmers exploring and buying.
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Glenn G. Hayes
American Farming
Poor roads cost more than building better roads
The author argues that public awareness of time and money wasted by poor roads will lead to support for good roads. If people understood roads cost more in travel and maintenance, they would entrust road building to capable professionals and embrace improvements. Poor roads are described as the costly burden on rural areas.
Illinois State Fair to require food privilege applicants to sign compliance
The management will set a precedent by requiring all applicants for food privileges on the grounds to sign an agreement to comply with the state’s pure food and sanitary laws. Similar cooperation is being sought from officers of all county fairs in the state.
Do Not Accept Foreign Titles, Says State Department
The department urges citizens to refuse titles or honors from foreign governments. Such acceptance breeds aristocratic snobbery among the idle rich, whom the writer says are liable to hatred without good cause. Hating others merely tortures the hater.
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Department of State
Dense Candidate Crowds Gather Like Flies Around Barrel
Candidates proliferate at every public gathering, flocking together in crowded sessions as observers note the unusual concentration. The scene resembles a swarm around a single focal point, with factions jockeying for visibility and access.
Watermelton: a natural drink for hot weather says a dietetic sharp
A dietetic expert touts watermelton as a natural beverage suited for hot weather. The speaker urges readers to drink more, framing the fruit drink as refreshing and healthful for warm days.
The Real Result of a Vacation Refocuses on Home
A reflective note that the true value of travel lies in gaining appreciation for home upon return. The idea contrasts transient experiences with lasting comfort and belonging, implying rest and familiar surroundings restore or redefine personal balance.
Why Some Girls Receive More Attention Than Others
A reflective piece on why beauty does not always determine male attention. It argues that conversational wit, modesty, elegance without show, and social tact influence a man’s interest more than looks alone. It advises less attractive but clever girls to study popular behaviors to improve chances of courtship.
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Pattern
This Week in History Noted Events and Dates
A compact historical digest lists notable events by weekday from August 28 to September 2. Entries include Joseph Jefferson in Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1861, Paderewski performing Ballin the Jack in 1819, Columbus plan to cross the Atlantic in 1491, the Sultan of Sulu’s marriage in 1621, Chaplin in Macbeth in 1817, Mary Pickford cutting curls in 1918, and Caruso declining leading opera roles in 1980. A humorous exchange about a tab-swatching suitor caps the page.
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Joseph Jefferson
Eva
Paderwski
Ballin
Jack
Christopher Columbus
Sulu
Elizabeth
Charles Chaplin
Macbeth
Crippled Mother Goose Rhymes Mentioned by Editor
A playful exchange about where poetry should be written appears with a quip from the editor. The piece riffs on poetry formats and includes a satirical jab about rhymes and a hungry child figure.
The Church in the Community and Prosperity
The article argues prosperity lowers religious interest and moral discipline, while religious revival follows economic downturns. It cites cycles from ancient civilizations to American history, linking community wellbeing to faith, righteousness, and God fearing citizens.
The Reformer's Triumph Across a Dazed Legislature
A verse exposes a reformer marching into the legislature with zeal, facing clamor from trusts and a trembling constitution. He pushes measures banning Sunday amusements and leisure freedoms, from hats to makings, feathered hats, free lunches, and bathing costumes, then returns to his village planning a celebratory banquet.
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Reformer
Old Jokes Re Twisted
A compact humorous line prompts a memory of a spouse joke about losing temper, retold in a vintage quip style. The exchange hints at a marriage setup and a wry, timeless punchline about temper and permanence.
Don’t Neglect Your Cold Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey Ad
An old advertisement urges immediate relief for stuffed heads and tight chests with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It claims honey and glycerine soothe irritated membranes, tar loosens phlegm, and breathing improves. The product is advertised as safe for children and adults and priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
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