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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
2
SATURDAY AUGUST 22 1903. VACATION EXPENSES. The vacation habit grows as modern transport and competition widen access. It is estimated that 10,000,000 Americans will vacation this summer spending about 10 dollars each, totaling 100 million dollars. The piece argues vacations are a necessity, not a luxury, offering health and vigor benefits and urging annual rest periods for workers.
A reader argues that rural free delivery will not crush country merchants. S.L. Bassett notes local merchants can profit and expand by personal contact, targeted newspaper ads, and offering inducements and special sales to deter mail order competition.
Mr Bassett argues for cash based special sales and home store bargains to capture more trade. The piece cites Ladies' Home Journal urging young men to engage in politics and discusses the need for political interest, study of political economy, and responsible use of civic power.
A call to assemble a representative business men group to promote Troy's advancement and attract new enterprises. The note cites other towns succeeding through organized effort and asserts Troy's growth depends on increasing agitation and unity. Get together.
With peace established in island possessions and supremacy apparently settled for all time between the James J's., it may now be declared without further fear of contradiction that the war is over.
A note reports another cure for consumption is announced but warns the patient often dies before showing any benefits. The remark emphasizes the danger of unproven remedies.
An old column warns readers of hazards on steam yachts airships and trolley lines while noting walking offers safe advantages that should not be overlooked.
A fragment notes President Roosevelt and Secretary Root issuing orders from Washington promising the army horse a day in the sun. The line evokes a shift toward stronger military animal needs and reform, reflecting early 20th century defense posture.
The Brookline Chronicle argues that a business cannot rely on sport or fun to prosper. A steady course with increased advertising until the maximum is reached defines successful growth. Our columns offer the community the advertising key.
Washington notes from Aug 13 1903 detail President Roosevelt and Secretary Root pushing humane horse treatment and tail regulations. The piece predicts Root’s resignation, Taft likely to succeed, and discusses lynching views, friars lands dispute, and US policy toward the Philippines.
A humorous dialogue recounts Mike's one failed horse bet costing five dollars after a windy shop wager. Pat and Wiener share race musings while doomsayers mock horse systems. Johnny quizzes a perplexed teacher about a jackass, and a girl notes hens idling, while Boston is dubbed a has-bean.
From The Weekly Bulletin August 22 1878 notes local crime and events Harness thieves active Mt Zion church Rev Dee conducted a protracted meeting Mary Wohl gemuth died age 25 John F Jarvis named executor Royal Purple moonlight festival Dr John S Dewey Birth of a son to Mrs Peters August 2? died Dietrich Krantz from Germany died at 82 Collinsville Argus purchased by Johnson Connelly Troy schools: A C Williams principal teachers Jane Mills Jennie Rawaon Alice Badgley
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