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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
2
An article describes a local incident where a man named Reuben Kirby survived heart failure after a wagon accident thanks to a strong jolt. It extols jolting as a life saver, cites its use by parents teachers and police, and suggests Troy might adopt such a remedy to curb disorder and reawaken enterprise.
A neighboring county newspaper advertises a piece titled A Shabby Representative urging businessmen to avoid using low quality letterheads and bill heads. It argues that neat, well printed stationery costs little more and significantly boosts reputations, while free promotional printing harms credibility and sales.
The Advocate notes Greenville’s municipal reform movement with reactions from neighborhood papers and public discourse about the event. Opinions frame reform as a major civic issue and discuss potential impacts on local governance.
A Greenville meeting fuels party resolutions on municipal policy as local papers debate the town hall focus. The Carrollton Patriot critiques council priorities and sidewalks funding, while broader reforms potential extend to county seats. The piece also covers political censure of Capt. I W Cook, the St. Louis World Fair press building, a grim two dollar bill note, and calls for trolley integration with the Great East Side System.
The Greenfield Argus notes a local Illinois inventor has received a patent for a buggy top that fully hides occupants. The paper jokes that if he could also mute the horse’s noise and add automatic driving, his fortune would be assured.
The St Louis Troy and Walk-Home Railroad aids Trojans travelling from Maryville to connect with the Great East Side Electric Railway System. A ten story hotel costing 500000 is planned near Broadway and Pine Street for the World’s Fair era. President Roosevelt claims a wild boar slaying in New Hampshire, stirring local hope for Troy’s progress and future growth.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer carries editorial quips about civic help and growth, paired with a satirical take on marriage expectations. It notes that some men view a "good wife" as one who does not ask for money, reflecting dated gender stereotypes.
Weekly weather bulletin notes unseasonably cool conditions across Illinois with heavy rains in the north and central areas and beneficial showers in the south. Drier weather later aided plowing. oats fair but sprouted in northern shocks. corn in good condition but slow to mature with some lodging. Reports of chinch bug damage in the south lessened after rains. Broom corn, potatoes, grapes, apples, pears show varied conditions. Local reports from Donnelson and Bubber Hill describe rain, cool temps, winds and ongoing harvesting.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes the Department of Agriculture will test pig improvement by rearing a litter in a sand yard, bathing and feeding them neatly for a year to gauge if pigs choose cleanliness or mud. It argues pigs are not inherently dirty, only when confined and fed fermenting scraps, and wild pigs roam freely are no filthier than cattle.
Ford and Sturgeon of Rocky Hill Station Kentucky report Dr G B Singley requested Herbine for customers. They ordered three dozen in December and have since duplicated the order three times. The doctor recommends Herbine and a bottle costs 80 cents at S Kingston's.
W S Baily of P O True Texas reports his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years. After using Ballard's Snow Liniment she recovered. He also used it on old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Available at S Kingston's priced 25 50 and 1.00 dollars. Tur Catz offered at under 2 cents a week.
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