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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
2
The notice announces mailing terms and rates for a weekly paper, including one year six months three months and single copies priced at one dollar. It requests subscribers to report missed deliveries and asks attorneys to ensure legal notices are published, urging publication under law.
A satirical note blasts early branding and newspaper aims for The Call as it urges merchants to invest in storefronts and growth. It mocks critics of goat meat rumors and warns that a regional boom will affect all vocations, urging proactive business display and optimism.
With two railroads and ample coal and water, Troy eyes renewed manufacturing growth near the old site. The piece predicts new mills and other industries once the railroad is completed, urging a first class flouring mill to capitalize on opportunities. It notes past loss of the City Mills and warns a bonanza awaits the first mover.
The editor urges delinquent subscribers to settle accounts to keep the newspaper running. Some pay promptly, others read the paper without paying, exhausting funds. Readers are reminded the date on the margin shows paid status and to renew if expired, asking them to act morally and settle balances.
Dr Tuckerman summarizes federal rulings on periodical subscriptions. If renewals are implied by inaction, publishers may renew. Discontinuation requires arrears payment. uncollected papers remain the subscriber’s. Moving without notice keeps the subscriber liable. Refusing papers at the office constitutes prima facie fraud. Prepaid subscriptions require notice to stop. otherwise liability continues. Recent postal laws allow arrests for fraud by nonpayers who let subscriptions run unpaid and then stop or mark as refused.
Edwardsville Intelligencer lists top taxpayers in Madison County. Mary Westlladley of Edwardsville leads personal property with 210,460, assessment 42,092. John E. Hayner of Alton totals 187,800 with 144,800 stock. assessment 37,560. Maj. Win. RR. Prickett of Edwardsville has 148,205 and 25,641 assessment. Largest real estate owners are J. B. Job of Alton and Maj. Win. RR. Prickett.
City Marshal Phayer shot his blooded bulldog Cyclone on Wednesday as the animal turned vicious. The dog had swallowed cigar stubs, killed a cat and a dog, and chased other dogs out of town.
The Highland Journal reports ripening cranberries grown by Stephen Zimmermann north of town. The berries are of good size and noted as a rarity in the current climate.
Grex Coxry once mocked for industrial army fame now enjoys success as his Missouri lead mine stock performs well. The proverb he who laughs last fits his fortune, marking a change in public opinion.
The Highland Journal ridicules last week’s thrashing pun as a mumified joke and warns of danger if such wordplay returns. It notes the threshing machine needs a separator to function properly.
Professor Houton notes in ten years of travel more people have used Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues and constipation than any other remedy. He says it helps tourists salesmen and clergy with headaches and irregular habits, does not injure the system, and aids sour stomachs. Sample bottles free at S Kingston's and sold by dealers worldwide.
County records show 1246.27 spent on publishing assessment lists this year. Granite City school gains an 8000 heating system. Fires at Alton glass plants Nos 8 9 10 threaten delays until Sept 5. Granite City shipments total 20 cars biweekly with 50 cars planned soon. Willis Wells of Godfrey jailed after fatal ax attack on his father pending grand jury action. Articles filed for St Louis Collinsville Eastern Railroad with 350000 capital, to be centered in East St. Louis. New Douglas hosts sixth annual reunion of old settlers from Madison Bond Macoupin Montgomery counties. Albert J Trauernicht longtime New Douglas resident dies at 72 from Bright's disease. Hindg Perm! plus dispute over railroad curves to be amicably settled after talks. Anna K Buerki seeks divorce from Emil J Buerki, married East St. Louis Feb 1895. he deserted in Sept 1895. Board of Review uncovers 100000 in untaxed property in Helvetia township as taxpayers summoned Edwardsville. New Douglas reports a mistaken tornado scare for 9 30 am Tuesday. funnel cloud caused minor damage. Knmel and Pin Oak highway officials settle a long dispute over Greenville road location, revised to protect creek from erosion. contract signed for road work.
An 1860s Newark Michigan man, G. B. Stead, reportedly suffered ulcers for two decades after a Civil War ball wound. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was claimed to heal his ulcers and a wide range of skin problems. The ad touts curb of cuts boils and skin eruptions, calling it the best pile cure. Sold by Kingston, Druggist, 25 cents per box with a cure guarantee.
For sale a new five room house on a lot measuring 182 by 107 feet. For further particulars apply to limwry C. Gerfen. 22-£
Prof J P Draughon announces a new well equipped business college opening October 10, 1899 in the Emila building at 9th and Olive Streets St Louis. His brother will head the St Louis college while Draughon plans further colleges in Nashville Galveston Texarkana and Savannah. The South’s colleges boast strong instruction and job placement, with deposit or notes accepted and special rates for those entering around opening time. Contact J F Draughon president Nashville Tenn for free catalog.
The Vanderline offers a Sunday excursion August 27 from Iffingham to St Louis at a low round trip rate from Troy of 50 cents. Trains depart Troy at 4 1 am and return from St Louis at 7 pm. A pleasant day to visit friends or see sights. Don’t miss.
Train listings show daily and Sunday schedules with arrivals and departures by station. Notices name agents G I Elliott and J M Chesbrough for complete time cards, rates, through cars, and full information in Troy Illinois and St. Louis Missouri.
ST. LOUIS PEORIA AND NORTHERN lines listed with Northern Short Line designation. W. J. McLean, Gent, Pass. and Ticket Agent, St. Louis, Missouri referenced for service or agency.
H P Ritter of St. Louis testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential for family use. He notes efficacy for coughs colds and whooping cough in children and recommends it for household adoption. Sold by Kingston Druggist.
The Rev. W. B. Costley of Stockbridge Georgia, while serving at Eilenwood, contracted cholera morbus but claims a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life by giving immediate relief. For sale by Kingston, Druggist.
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