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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
2
On August 23 1902 Greenville Illinois citizens urged economy in city government at a court house meeting. They called for better fire department equipment, public ownership of water and light plants, street improvements, debt retirement, stricter law enforcement and opposition to private prosecutions and corrupt elections.
A call for unity and municipal reform grows in Troy as Alderman Junker presents a year of water works and electric plant finances showing deficits but arguing municipal ownership reduces costs. The piece defends public ownership against private control and urges action before the city council.
A fire wrecked the Border Budget plant at Iowa, forcing operations into the jail. The editor jokes the Budget “went to jail” and notes day use of the corridor and night in cell No 2 while awaiting delinquent payments. Edwardsville moves to municipal ownership after costly street lighting.
An ancient skull discovered in Kansas prompts scientists to estimate a 35 000 year old death while the local coroner orders an inquest amid hints of possible foul play. The report contrasts truth and lies as citizens reflect on reliability and national wealth. Troy plans more improvements with no imminent danger projected.
Denver, Colo., has adopted the word Forward as its motto. The motto is not yet registered as a trademark. Troy also has the same opportunity. The steel trust is said to have discovered a plan to save $10,000,000 a year. It should be shared for others to try.
An suggestion to use Tar Catt as the preferred channel for advertising any items for sale. The notice emphasizes Tar Catt as the proper medium to reach potential buyers and make listings known.
Illinois reports town hall at Rantoul, a second pearl button plant at Keithsburg, road grader factory at Gilman, and Champaign brick paving bid at 370000. Hancock county reunion September 25 26. Isaac Walton donates 1000 for Fairburg industrial program. Old settlers’ reunion at Clayton next Thursday. Infirmary for incurables completed at Aledo costing 30000. Carrie Nation sold souvenirs at Monmouth during two hours between trains netting 335. Interurban line talks for Champaign Damville with William McKinley leading build. Peoria revenue record 331226923 surpassing last year. Sorento marks twentieth anniversary with ceremonies. Elgin Creamery assigns liabilities 350000 with 10000 creditors. Union Girls Manufacturing Co at Kewanee formed to operate a union factory. Illinois farm census 1900 lists 264157 farms average 124 acres value 1765581550. machinery 44977310. livestock 193758037. Bible reunion leads to reconciliation of John D Molosh and Mary A Molosh after five years divorce. both 69.
W S Bailey of Texas writes of his wife’s five year paralysis easing after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He also cites cures for old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Available in 25c 50c and one dollar pottles at S Kingston's. The Rex cigar marketed as king among five centers made in Troy and popular countywide.
Description of lightweight waists for warm weather in pale blue liberty silk over taffeta with ribbon run beading and a bolero style lower section. Chiffon jabot completes the garniture, all stitching done with Corticelli silk for a dainty, attractive waist.
A critique of big city papers exposing personal matters, contrasting with country editors who guard household sacredness. The piece notes speculation about a tiny stranger arriving at the White House in October and imagines the uproar if all such rumors were printed.
Greenville item notes a potential movement to end township organization in Bond County. Proponents argue county government costs are rising and finances are strained. Township officials oppose the change, but voters may approve a shift. the issue is framed as non political with party lines not influencing the decision.
The Sorento Blade editorial urges Sorento's citizens to actively promote the town to attract growth. It laments residents’ passive stance and warns that waiting for outsiders to boost the town will delay progress and likely benefit rival towns.
A fragment discusses helping a dog out of a ditch and contrasts dog behavior with human bias. It notes dogs of all kinds will wag and obey, while humans vary by breed and background. The piece hints at social judgments based on class or education and suggests selective sympathy toward animals over people.
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