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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
2
The Troy Call urges merchants to advertise as a boost for the new year, claiming Troy businesses can compete with out-of-town rivals. It notes plans for a night police and warns critics to focus on maintaining order, with other “horses” and stables to tend.
The text expresses confidence in Troy’s steady progress and bright prospects for the next spring, urging readers to join the growth momentum and “get into our band wagon.”
On January 1, 1900 the Universal Postal Union adopts a uniform stamp color scheme. One cent stamps become green, two cent stamps red, and five cent stamps red. The United States is among nations already using these colors.
The Intelligencer suggests Prey would be an ideal site for such a robbery, noting the town lacks tights and night police. The piece argues burglars would see an easy target and calls for stronger protection measures.
A notice from Zd'sville Republican details a misdated publication request due to a proof reader error. The editor complains about an “a” vetting into the “p” box causing late timing, and the culprit was briefly discharged for fifteen minutes on full pay.
The passage notes Dewey's transfer of property in Washington to his wife, a move that angered several donors to the Admiral's welfare. The act is described as nerve and cheeky, prompting criticism and claiming he did not meet public expectations.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer editor praises placing the home newspaper first and the best county paper second when no town paper exists. He notes Bro. Boeschenstein’s generosity and endorses the sentiment of supporting the home paper before or alongside county publications.
A historical excerpt discusses Mark Twain's Harper's Magazine essay praising Jews as peaceful, benevolent, and orderly. It extols their low crime rates, strong family bonds, self reliance, and quiet charitable support, contrasting with public caricatures and stressing their restraint and philanthropy.
The piece argues for steady Christian virtue and civic duty beyond holidays. It urges year long patriotism, daily self improvement, constant gratitude, and continual good deeds rather than relying on one annual observances or proclamations. Thanksgiving is praised as a fine tradition but not the sole source of joy or virtue.
The piece argues merchants should openly offer bargains and post prices to attract local and out of town buyers. It contends fair competition and clear inducements keep trade from fleeing to rivals and lead to overall better business in Troy.
The piece describes an unorthodox method of eating an apple, advising not to wash or pare it. It details a sequence of grip, bite, and rotation to munch the fruit, ending with an entire bite from stem to bloom. It cites printers and a printing office as the setting and humorously praises the sounds of a compositor crunching apples.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with severe symptoms. After three doctors failed, Electric Bitters brought rapid improvement in a three week course, claiming to have saved his life and averted another death. Available at S. Kingatow's Drug Store for 500 guineas guaranteed.
A traveling salesman for a printing establishment induced a merchant to order 250 calendars for the new year at $12. The same calendars are offered locally for $9.35 with equal quality. The notice warns farmers and others not to be overcharged.
Get a handsome aluminum card case with your name or society emblem on it, plus 100 printed cards, at this office for 75 cents.
An Osceola Mills editor, without fee, states Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts magically and is the best in his household. He urges readers with a cough to try it, noting it is for sale by S. Kingston.
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