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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1903
Page
3
Miss Kate Borrman recalls weakness and backache eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter urges others to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance, claiming the remedy brings health and strength and offers a $5000 forfeit if authenticity is disputed.
Carter H. Harrison won Chicago mayoralty by 6 070 unofficial votes over Graeme Stewart with totals 146 323 to 139 373, amid traction issue debate and municipal ownership support. Democrats swept Springfield and other key Illinois cities as DebeDevereaux led in the capital, while Rock Island, Quincy, Galesburg and Peoria showed mixed results for local offices.
In St Louis on April 8 Democrats scored a sweeping victory across city council, school board, and weights and measures posts, with about 65 000 votes cast and an estimated majority near 13 000. Several council and house of delegates seats went Democratic while Republicans won a handful, including five delegates and independents in one ward.
Milwaukee reports a quiet judicial elec tion with Judge Robert G. Siebecker elected. An amendment increasing Wisconsin supreme court justices from five to eleven is adopted. City results show Oshkosh mayor Mulva reelected Democrat while several towns swing Republican. Racine and Beloit elect Republican or labor-supported tickets. La Crosse and others lean Democratic in mayoral races.
Nebraska municipal elections were held Tuesday except in Omaha and South Omaha. Fremont elected the entire Republican ticket with two exceptions, Blair chose a Democratic majority ticket, and Lincoln re elected George A. Adams as mayor along with most of the city ticket and several councilmen, a fusion gain of one council seat.
In Kansas and Missouri cities, large Republican gains marked Tuesday elections. Mayors named include Kansas City Thomas B Gilbert, Topeka W S Bergundithal, Wichita B F McLean, Leavenworth D R Anthony Jr, Lawrence A R Selig, Pittsburg Clarence W Price, Hutchinson J P Harsha, Emporia John E Martin, and Atchison James N Orr. Overturns in Leavenworth shift party balance citywide.
In Minnesota on Tuesday elections for third class municipalities produced mayors in many towns. Notably Mankato swung to Democrat Charles T. Taylor who defeated Republican A. G. Meyer by 66 votes, while other cities elected mayors including Willuiar B. Quale in Wabasha and Dr J F Milligan in Lesener.
In Fayette Missouri on April 8 James Leach and Norman Smallwood, both farmers, exchanged pistol shots on streets in front of the courthouse. Leach was killed after being struck five times. Smallwood was not hit and was jailed. Earlier that day Leach had obtained a divorce from his wife, who was Smallwood’s daughter.
The piece outlines Romans 13 7 14, urging tribute to authorities and the law of love. It cites Paul that there is no power but of God, urges living openly in the light, and to put on Christ, with temperance as a theme for the Christian citizen in Rome.
Reflects on adversity as divine summons to new ministries. Warns against external religion masking dwindling faith and against judging others for weakness. Suggests steadiness and guidance by inner truth, using Ram's Horn prose to frame moral resilience.
Testimonials from multiple towns tout Doan’s Kidney Pills for back pain, swelling, and urinary issues. Patients report relief from hip and loin pains, improved urine flow, and calmer hearts after sample use leading to full purchases. Promotions cite heart palpitations, sleeplessness, and headaches as improved.
The New York Central showcases rapid service with a twenty-hour Twentyeth Century Limited and four twenty-four hour trains to Chicago, plus two Empire State expresses daily. Notable schedules include the Twentyeth Century Limited at 2 45 P M arriving next morning, and the Lake Shore Limited at 5 30 P M arriving 4 30 PM next day.
A fragment survey mentions a witty exchange about lighting a match and signals intrigue. It advertises Great Southwest investments, entertaining books, and a free copy of arming in the Southwest, plus low rate excursions on the first and third Tuesdays from 305 Wainwright Building, St. Louis.
An 19th century style ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease for cured feet and easy shoe wear. Claims include relief from swelling, tenderness, and sweating with free sample offer and dealer notice. A misdated humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript is included.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents promise to relieve coughs and colds. The ad emphasizes practical knowledge applied, quoting a line about possessing and applying knowledge.
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