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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
2
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that counties may levy taxes in cities and towns for road improvements, rejecting a railroad company claim of double taxation. The decision affirms that good highways benefit both rural areas and urban centers by promoting travel and trade, urging shared funding to keep roads open and in good condition.
A Washington printing error reportedly inverted the Buffalo Exposition two cent stamp image on a 100 stamp sheet. The misprint, not noticed in Washington, circulated to Brooklyn where a firm sent stamps with a protest letter. A Washington philatelist bought four for $20 each, with others claimed by a stamp firm and an exasperated buyer.
An assorted, fragmentary reflection on seeking trouble and fault. The author argues that those chasing trouble often find it, while the optimistic view of a good world may yield greater contentment. The piece taxes perception, noting bias blurs truth and melody in life.
The piece urges optimism and trust in others as foundations of virtue. It contrasts the effects of positive belief with cynicism, arguing that a cheerful view yields harmony, while sadness and trouble-seeking pessimism bring sorrow. It underscores that a bright memory of yesterday and a hopeful gaze toward tomorrow influence behavior and mood.
The passage cites Bill Nye’s praise of life insurance noting that in dangerous times it is prudent to insure one’s future. Nye claims his health improved since becoming fully insured and jokes that others who would inherit his wealth would be disgusted.
An observing editor notes a pattern: the person paying less attention to essentials or funds tends to complain most. The hungry, the slow payer, and the little contributor are quickest to fault the hotel, church, or newspaper, while the borrower often reads others’ copies.
Joan H Aurens proprietor of a Sterling Illinois department store delighted to clear space for new stock, he hurled more than 200 dollars worth of unseasonable goods into the street. The fall produced a human crush as several hundred onlookers grabbed underwear shirts and other items while traffic halted.
The Ridgeway News quotes a local opinion urging mothers to spank misbehaving girls and tuck them into bed at sundown, arguing a small change in treatment could have lasting effects for children. The remark reflects old fashioned, punitive parenting views and shares the paper's provocative tone.
An odd, clipped summary notes advertisers paying for results, a $100000 probe into Sampson or Schley, and a strong stance for Troy. It jokes about cooler weather, the Fosburg case fading, and the vegetable crop shrinking prompting a change for the vegetarian.
A reflective line contrasts a life of idle plans with a final death. The speaker notes there are others who share the fate of unfulfilled intentions, emphasizing themes of wasted time and unacted potential.
Illinois reports Donnelleon to get rural free mail delivery and Mt. Vernon and O'Fallon area notes. Olney hosts a cemetery association over 300 members. Flora NC city contracts water works plant for 62000. McLeansboro judge Wright wins Oklahoma farm in drawing. Bond county census shows 214 blacks with 114 in Greenville. Nashville clothing dealer L Marx dies after stair fall. Mrs Content Perry Andrews notable Chester bride dies aged 84. Mt. Vernon rural delivery ordered, start Nov 1. Enterprise coal mine Rentler resumes after four months. Mascoutah Philip Hebner named State Humane Agent at East St. Louis. O'Fallon Progress plant for sale. editor cites Oklahoma as reason.
An editorial urging Alton residents to abandon chronic knocking and instead back local improvement efforts. It warns that constant criticism harms the city, urges loyalty to local business and civic projects, and calls for unified action to boost Alton financially and socially within a year.
The writer defends the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as the lawful continuation of the original church, distinguishes it from Brigham Young’s Utah faction, and outlines core beliefs, practices, and church organization led by Elder Arthur Allen with Lamont, Iowa headquarters.
The Illinois Humane Society aims to reform Chicago market poultry shipping by avoiding mixing turkeys and chickens in crates. Larger birds often injure smaller ones, leaving many birds unsellable upon arrival. Notices urge shippers to allow birds to flock together and stop inhumane packing for economic reasons.
W L D Carey of Centralia owns a 250 year old English watch from an Isle of Man inheritance. Once valued at about 2500 dollars, the heavy, solid gold mechanism features a striking apparatus. London jewelers offered 4000 dollars for the curious timepiece.
The Weekly Call lists subscriptions at $1.00 per year with a claim of 52 issues per year, indicating a rate of under 2 cents per week.
When digestion is good and the system is healthy worms cannot inhabit the body. White's Cream Vermifuge destroys worms and corrects digestive derangements, priced 50 cents, sold by S. Kingston. Ballard's Snow Liniment provides instant relief for bleeding burns bruises and cuts, priced 50 cents, sold by S. Kingston.
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