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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
2
A New York youth faced the choice of prison or joining the navy as punishment. The caller cites a need to improve Troy’s moral conditions with police guiding church effort, while recognizing wireless tech as fully realized and ready for political use.
A sample of twentieth century progress notes Lawton Oklahoma rapidly expanding to 20,000 residents and 400 business firms in less than seven days, illustrating swift urban development and economic growth.
The forecaster says Parr and warmer describes the near future with upbeat notes about January, but readers see little comfort in such generalities as temperatures rise or fall unpredictably.
In the Sampson-Schley controversy the assertion by Admiral Cervera that Schley showed ability and thoroughness is cited. The Spanish admiral, in a position to judge, endorses Schley's qualities, lending weight to the dispute over naval leadership.
A Kansas City pastor in a Sunday sermon urged attendees to attend without coats. He warned some will sweat in the next world and advised staying cool in this life.
The text hints that turning 1901 upside down yields 1061, the year of Edward the Confessor’s reign. It contrasts the 1901 Edward with the historic king, suggesting the modern Edward could confess to certain things if the year were inverted.
A US inventor proposes keeping captive partridges in a dark cellar with electric lights to fool them into thinking it is morning. Each sunrise would trigger feeding, enabling the birds to eat five or six times daily. The notion reflects persistent Yankee ingenuity.
Albany Missouri residents formed a Town Clock Club to raise funds for a clock large enough for the whole town. Club members note the town has many pretty girls and joke a bazaar in August would keep the clock running, preferring simpler events like a fish fry or picnic over lights and coffee.
Review of the recent Illinois legislature notes the new bill requiring the registering of births and deaths with penalties for noncompliance. The piece quips about ensuring proper birth certificates and burial records, urging individuals to follow the law.
Editor Hicks argues a long trend of drought warnings tied to Jupiter period cycles. He cites forecasts from Foundational Facts and June notes predicting scarce rains, cloud bursts, and shifting floods, with Johnstown and West Virginia disasters cited as prior examples and widespread farmer caution to plant drought-tolerant crops.
Hillsboro extends efforts to establish a chautauqua as Illinois reels under farm strain with county fairs planned statewide. July issued 63 marriage licenses in St Clair County, eight to minors, while Edgar W Davidson of O Fallon wins a farm in Oklahoma.
The Leavenworth Times outlines a method where chemicals in paper pulp create a dense indelible mark when touched by an electric current. An electric circuit could be added to standard presses, printing relief images without ink, potentially improving half-tones and metal designs.
Readers may submit brief one hundred word letters sharing complaints grievances information or public service notes. Include full name for publication. The Call seeks reader cooperation to keep this department interesting and successful for local or general topics.
A city editor criticizes the council for lighting gaps and calls for redistributing arc and incandescent lamps on Main Street and Market Street. He urges adding corners by Market Clay Hickory Oak Webster and notes future center suspensions should prompt reevaluation for public good.
An observer writes that Troy, though healthy and prosperous, lags in Sabbath observance and church attendance. He highlights homeseekers and their desire for holy surroundings, urging Christians and voters to use their franchise to rescue the perishing and improve the town.
Centralia, a bustling town, quickly mobilizes funds for growth. Residents raised 5000 dollars in one morning to attract a glass factory, showing strong community support and ambition for an opera house and new jobs. The piece highlights Centralia’s proactive spirit and appetite for development.
A purported remedy suggests eating large amounts of salted tomatoes to curb liquor cravings. The method claims the tomatoes and salt will upset the stomach and cause liquor to be rejected. Described as the cheapest gold cure, it is said to be effective.
A brief product note states Ballard’s Horehound Syrup gives a free and easy expectoration for hoarseness sore throat or breathing difficulty. Priced 25 and 50 cents. Sold by S Kingston.
Where digestion is good and the system healthy, worms have no habitat. White's Cream Vermifuge destroys worms and corrects digestive derangements, price 50 cents, sold by S. Kingston. Ballard's Snow Liniment provides instant relief for bleeding burns bruises and cuts, price 50 cents. For
Blotches and excresences are natural efforts to remove impediments to skin health. Herbine aids nature for clear skin free of imperfe ctions. Price 50 cents. Sold by S Kingston. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund if not cured. BE. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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