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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
4
An advertisement claims "Mystic Cure" radically cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and disease immediately disappears, with the first dose bringing great benefit. Price 75 cents. Hardby & Kingston, Troy, Ill.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Troy post office dated July 1 1896. Names include Dunstan T J Gutteraohu Mica F i Green Clara Harr Mra Dolly Green Mrs R J Morrie Mr AC Manz Jno Pitico J B Ravane Willie Relie Mr George Postmaster AVES.
Nearly all wheelmen attended the Pin Oak picnic on their bikes. U A Canedy and B W Jarvis toured the waterway on cycles. Sprockets need cleaning with an oiled rag, the chain weekly especially after rough roads. Do not leave bikes in sun. rest in shade when parked. A good roads movement has begun in Pana with farmers backing 100 days of team work to grade a road between Pana and Assumption, mines donating cinders. Public agitation for roads faces local resistance, but the value of good roads is hoped to be recognized someday.
City of Troy adopts annual appropriation with sections for streets and alleys lights salaries and contingent funds. Ordinance takes effect ten days after passage and publication. signature lines show D G Jonas E Jans Burk and Mayor. The piece also adds a collection of old proverbs contrasting skill genius hard work judgement luck business with varied examples.
An advertisement extols the Dinkbotts bicycle crafted from a tin can factory, boasting high quality and modern parts. It promises a top grade bike for 11 50, accepts old wheels as credit, and claims a ten year guarantee with each wheel, citing New York Sunday World as source.
A handwritten note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and disease cure, paired with Hood's Pills. It warns a young man who complains the world owes him a living to discard that notion and develop active, honest character through study, toil, and societal contribution.
Cheap sale notice reads Will sell cheap Can be seen at this offic with a cushion described as Diegele in flue condition. The fragmentary text suggests an office viewing option for potential buyers.
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