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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
2
A report states Isaac Smiths electric road may have ascended Salt Creek but confirmation is pending. The text notes autumn begins September 23 with cooler weather and occasional rain to ease dust, inviting the season to arrive.
The Alton Times reports the Belle of the Bends has entered winter quarters as the first hint of approaching winter appears. The ice man remains active despite the change in season.
The action shifts from Coaticook to Colebrook as the Thaw case remains a front page staple. Readers grow impatient for a resolution as coverage continues to unfold.
The tariff revision bill passed the Senate on Tuesday by 44 to 37. Its passage is expected to provide an immediate stimulus to national business, which otherwise stalls when import policies are debated.
The Alton Times published an Acquaintance Edition on Tuesday featuring about 150 portraits of leading business and professional men in Alton. A 3500 copy edition was printed, reflecting the paper's commitment to illustrated journalism and its expanded collection of cuts to showcase local officials and prominent earners.
Governor Dunne proclaims Thursday October 9 as State Fire Prevention Day urging cleanup of rubbish and inspection of heating appliances and chimneys. He cites Illinois fire losses in 1912 averaging 1,000,000 monthly and nearly 400 deaths to support heightened fire safety measures by all institutions.
The Illinois legislature approved substantial education funding including 4.7 million dollars for the State University, a one million dollar boost to the state distributive fund, a new certifying bill, free high school tuition, a 2 percent operating levy option by local vote, and creation of a State high school inspector role at four thousand dollars yearly.
A Campbell Citizen writer notes that if a church or Sunday school group receives extensive free advertising, one should tally printed lines and multiply by regular ad rates to gauge value, then compare with favors from other businesses. He argues newspapers rely on advertising and circulation for income, yet critics often blame papers for minor oversights.
Harlan Read argues that effort alone does not ensure success. purpose and mindset behind work create opportunity for all, while blind grinding yields only a machine's pay. Ambition without labor fails unless by chance. real attainment requires labor and purpose.
Illinois reports say Uncle Joe Cannon plans to run again for the House from the Danville district next year with several former Old Guard Republicans joining the bid. Diplomats note O'Shaughnessy’s Mexico City statements and administration officials expect Huerta not to run. The deficit bill includes abolishing the Commerce Court, refugee relief funds, and rail valuation costs. Freight rate hikes of 5 percent by Eastern railroads are planned next month, and Alexander M. Thackara is slated for a Paris consul general post.
A witty exchange on a tram features an elderly passenger asking if it would be dangerous to place a foot on the rail. The conductor, described as an Edison manque, replies that danger only comes if she places the other foot on the overhead wire.
W L Douglas notes newspaper ads reach 10 000 readers from a 2000 circulation with a $500 ad, while personal letters to 10 000 cost over 300. He argues newspapers are designed for advertisers, making them the most economical advertising medium.
Experience shows proper fertilizer use, barn manure, tillage, good seed, and crop rotations promote prosperity. Emphasizes soil health and sustainable farming practices as keys to better yields and economic stability for farms.
A compendium of statements from directors and secretaries of agriculture in North Carolina Georgia Vermont Tennessee Pennsylvania New York and Alabama on soil drainage organic matter and the impact of fertilizers. They report land values rising, yields up to fifty percent higher, and broad agreement that judicious fertilizer use boosts productivity when matched to land and crop needs.
Johnnie the office boy arrives late again claiming maternal train departure to New York. He then rushes to reveal a baby sister, claiming the stork as the cause. Mr Thompson reacts with sarcasm while Johnnie adds that Aunt Sophie was home.
The defense attorney began his fifteen minute argument with a nostalgic allusion to childhood swimming holes. His florid prose was interrupted by a jade demanding, Come out Chauncey, and put on your clothes, your fifteen minutes are up.
A traveling salesman visits a small Arkansas printing office where the proprietor runs everything from editor to pressman while joking about “distributing” type. An author asks to submit a bear story. editor hints readers want spice, and the cinnamon bear tale is suggested. A pelican joke ends the excerpt with playful wordplay on birds.
A terse dialogue features a stern father challenging a suitor to support his daughter in her accustomed manner. The lover pledges he can but would be ashamed to, while the woman asserts prerogative and hints at ruling the world. The exchange ends with weariness and resignation.
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