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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
2
The editorial salvo denounces a disruptive class in the city and rebuts claims that The Call suppresses news. It asserts the paper’s independence, edits out baseless accusations, and defends the city administration while warning of possible future action.
A humorous commentary on the temptations to travel during the heated term. It jokes that even well behaved dogs suffer from madness in summer and that families often overextend finances chasing long trips. The piece warns against letting travel plans mortgage other pleasures of summer.
The passage contrasts two characters: a relentless, self focused man chasing money and comfort without pause, and a hopeful, frugal man who values community and steady progress. It warns that unchecked haste may ruin judgment, while the latter sustains society and avoids burnout.
Judge Zachritz grants relief denial in Werdes and Bergheim case over World’s Fair at Forest Park. Opinion notes public nuisance rule, lack of plaintiffs’ specific interest or residence, and absence of peculiar injury. Also reports Rear Admiral Sampson ill and Ed Francesco Crispi dies at 81 as European diplomat figure.
A Carmi woman, married fifteen times, has repeatedly faced death robbing her of partners. An observer notes her persistent search for a man who can endure the wear and tear, likening it to the nerve of the last suitor to accept the risk. Roosevelts special car ride prompts curiosity about future events.
The Canton carnival ended with a $1400 shortage while Champaign prepares to dedicate a new county courthouse on August 22. Typhoid sweeps Clinton county, Pinckneyville bans Sunday saloons, Carlyle organizes macadam for roads, and street fairs are canceled in Carlyle and Centralia due to poor farm conditions. Rantoul suffers a total business district fire with aid from Champaign. Arcola teen Warren Dill dies in a corn bin accident. Mascoutah battles high electric costs and eyes plant purchase. Brighton teen Henry Koch dies in a separator accident. Rev. H S Pannuth of Mascoutah vanishes, possibly mentally distressed. Mt Vernon car shops shut for water scarcity. private use sells water by the barrel.
The state holds title to all birds and forbids killing quails without lawful permission until the supreme court decides. Legal experts across Illinois urge sportsmen to protect quail and respect close seasons, warning trouble for violators among outsiders and home hunters alike.
The writer urges farmers to plant potatoes after a predicted drought followed by heavy rains. If rain comes, potatoes can yield in eight weeks and avoid frost later. Potatoes currently sell for $1.00 a bushel in carload lots, making a crop of fifty bushels per acre favorable where corn fails.
A warning urges farmers to retain stock amid western droughts. It argues the western region’s rapid selling will cause scarcity and higher prices next year, advising to keep the young stock to secure profits.
An advertisement notes free and easy expectoration from Ballard's Horehound Syrup for hoarseness sore throat or breathing difficulty. Sold by S Kingston with price 25 and 50 da.
Readers may send concise communications of about a hundred words on local or general interest topics. Include full name for publication, avoid personalities, and address complaints grievances or information for public service. The department seeks reader cooperation to stay informative and engaging.
In Quincy on August 13 1901 a group of St Louis and Belleville girls visited Cottage 6 S and S Home. They marched sang and cheered patriotic tunes and saluted the parade rest sentinel. The display aroused chivalry and pride with residents declaring the typical American girl supreme. Thomas W. Dawson.
A reader reflects on how the familiar local paper carries memories of friends and hometown events. The writer urges continued receipt of local items despite distance, noting how births marriages and daily details spark reminiscence and keep communities connected.
When digestion is healthy, worms have no home in the body. White's Cream Vermifuge destroys worms and corrects digestive derangements. Price 50cts. For sale by S. Kingston. Ballard's Snow Liniment provides instant relief for bleeding burns bruises and cuts. Price 50 cts. For
An old advertisement asserts Blotches and excresences are nature’s effort to clear impediments and promotes Herbine as aiding nature for clear, unblemished skin at 50 cents, offered by E Kingston.
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