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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
2
The Call explains why city council minutes are no longer fully published and the debate over continuing verbatim reporting. It notes increased meeting length, extra work, and space limits, stating The Call’s view that publication should be paid if verbatim. Citizens seek transparency through published actions.
Union and Confederacy veterans thin with age as 50 000 die yearly. Reunions reveal time’s flight and fading memories. Soon half a century will pass since the war, and few 1861 65 readers attend the Grand Army of the Republic gathering in Toledo Ohio. Survivors will be honored by the nation while they live.
The article notes that the smoke nuisance is not to be compared with the dust nuisance currently experienced. It states Troy would gladly trade some of its dust for an equal amount of good industrial smoke and would ask for no hoot in return.
A playful note claims that one esteemed subscriber per year crowns the editor the biggest watermelon in the patch while hinting editors can be in a deceptive mood, though not always about watermelons.
A local report notes the Troy creamery project appears skimmed or skinned, with financial and procedural concerns raised about the handling of funds and approvals. The brief hints at disputed costs and potential delays affecting the community’s dairy modernization effort.
Washington letter notes Admiral Sperry commands a mighty American fleet in Sidney harbor while British Australian ships under Vice Admiral Poore rank lower. The piece argues for official equality, naval expansion, and planning ahead as global powers build sea strength. Also critiques use of uniform in court, and outlines Pinchot's six-region forest plan with faster federal response times.
A recent postal department order bars postmasters from sharing patrons names or addresses or disclosing if residents live in town. Postmasters must treat all office matters as confidential, handling only routine duties per postal guides and bulletins.
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine voices relief after using Dr King s New Discovery for a recurring coughs each winter and spring. A 50c bottle and a trial bottle free are offered with a guarantee at Kingston s drug store. Kodol digestive aid promises quick stomach relief sold by S Kingston.
Kidney and bladder trouble relief offered by Pineules and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Pineules claim first dose relief and blood purification with a 30 day trial priced at $1.00. Kingston and S. Kingston advertise DeWitt’s pills as gentle, effective, and easy to take for various ailments.
A jumble of aphorisms and humorous lines from Success Magazine and a comic plea from Bond county. The text contrasts misfortune and fate with quips about responsibility, politics, illness, and social roles. A Bond county widow appeals for a husband in a humorous notice seeking a man over 120 with vows of domestic skill and two deceased spouses.
Advertisement urges all people to trust Foley's Kidney Remedy to cure kidney and bladder diseases and strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. It also promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a gentle, non-gripe laxative with a guarantee. Albany Kingston.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended as the best remedy for piles and versatile for any salve need. Beware of imitations. Sold by H. Kingston.
Aged health ads urge kidney remedy Foley’s Kidney Remedy to prevent Bright’s disease or diabetes. Promotion for Kodol Digestive Aid claims rapid stomach relief and digestion, with Kingston vendors and H F Rucker & Son selling screen doors and windows.
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