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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
2
On September 23 1905 a western village showcases a town beautification program using school children. Prizes total five dollars for yards and five dollars for contributing members to the junior association. About fifty children participate and regular visits judge progress from July 1 to school start. The plan promotes yard cleanup and lawn care, with flowers visible throughout.
The Ashland Wisconsin American Civic association and Lincoln Nebraska improvement society started a municipal cleaning day. Lincoln declared two days and Ashland closed schools for participation. The health board provided wagons for trash disposal and the effort led to cleaner yards alleys and vacant lots with reported sanitary improvement.
Promoters advocate waterworks and gas systems as Troy's future chances. The water project is seen as crucial after years of water shortages that hindered Troy's industrial growth.
A family scene unfolds as a man struggles to fit a six inch stovepipe into a five and a half inch opening. After pinching his fingers and losing his temper, he uses abundant profanity as the pipe stubbornly refuses to fit.
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad undertakes a massive tree planting along its right of way, signaling pride in community improvement. Observers note that railroads planting trees should spur municipalities to follow suit, as broader corporate behavior comes under scrutiny amid recent harsh disclosures about life insurance companies.
The issue of tainted money paid in full to date has not been taken up by the country publisher and, according to an assertion, never will be.
A playful prompt invites a lighthearted, upbeat approach. The line encourages humor while urging confident action without hesitation, combining warmth with steady momentum in a cheeky, resilient tone.
The State Department plans dinners and ceremonies for Prince of Wales era ships in Canadian waters en route to New York and Annapolis. The Cuba treaty matter draws concern over trade concessions and naval rights. Grand jury indictments loom in cotton crop leak case with possible bribery and conspiracy charges. Bureau disputes and printing office inefficiencies prompt calls for editing committees to cut costs. Exiles on Sakhalin Island urged to relocate under Japanese control for education and utility. The piece notes ongoing government scrutiny and anticipated investigations as Congress nears.
The Juniata steamer returning from Boston to Baltimore and Norfolk was rammed 30 miles off Chatham by the five masted schooner Harwood Palmer. Six passengers and two officers were injured. conditions ranged from bruises to serious internal injuries. Corporal J J Mattingly and Captain Z Dickerson suffered hand injuries.
Romaine Dautignac, brother of Mme Humbert, was deported to France aboard the La Touraine. He was ordered held under the law barring entry to anyone with a non political prison term. Also, Harvey W. Hawley, prominent newspaper publisher and manager, died in Berkeley at 48, after connections with major papers.
Advertisement notes that chronic indigestion is dangerous and claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will cure indigestion and related stomach catarrh. Product sold by S. Kingston.
Gov Folk on return journey from the coast was hosted by the Denver chamber of commerce with state and city officials and business leaders in attendance. He addressed enforcement of laws and then departed in the afternoon.
An ad inquires if readers lack vigor and pain, touting Hollister's Bocy Mountain Tea as a blessing of health. It claims the product strengthens the body and costs 35 cents, attributed to S. Kingston.
From The Weekly Bulletin dated September 16 1875 farmers sowing wheat and cutting corn. Baseball pitcher Joseph Blong visited town along with H H Elbring a Marine resident campaigning for county commissioner. Rev W H Scott new M E church pastor delivered first sermons. Dr John S Dewey announced retirement due to age. Five horse race at John F Jarvis track with Tom first Kit second Polly third. County poor house housed 70 inmates with 40 insane.
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