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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
2
Morning musings mix plans for spring improvements
A jumbled editorial snapshot laments ink shortages, wishes Christmas cheer, questions Britain’s military stance, and ponders local business plans. It urges action with a moral toast to Trojans and a call to seize opportunities before they pass.
Moonlit Town Faces Power Outage Last Saturday
The Moon and electric lights were off as Troy faced a blackout last Saturday night, leaving residents in darkness and struggles with basic nighttime activities. Local authorities seek cause and restoration updates for the townwide outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Advertising's elusive hold on business questioned
The article asks why some persist with advertising despite claims it lacks influence, examining the skepticism and possible unseen effects on commerce and consumer behavior. It highlights the tension between advertising effort and measurable outcomes, suggesting deeper factors in play beyond immediate sales.
November crop circular cites corn yield at 25.2 bu per acre
The November crop circular issued by the Department of Agriculture reports the national average corn yield at 25.2 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Desperado Hellbent Geronimo Sentenced to Penitentiary
A St Louis County outlaw known as Hellbent Geronimo has been sentenced to the penitentiary. The case tied name and notoriety to his crime, marking a notable fall from infamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis County
Hellbent Geronimo
Corner on Angoracats Draws Curious Question
Amid remarks from several trusts a corner has been declared on Angoracats. The remark asks if the cat should have been consulted first, posing the cheeky question Does pussy want a corner before any deal.
Chicago Innovator Aims to Enlarge Metro Identity
Chicago figure proposes absorbing nearby suburbs to create a larger metro area claiming greater regional influence. Critics question feasibility and impact on existing communities and governance.
Congress signs no polygamist policy on doors
A quip notes Congress has hung a sign reading No polygamist need apply while the public dismisses the so called harem scare. The remark suggests skepticism toward political maneuvering over social issues and signals public indifference to the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
St Louis namesake ships praised for Worlds Fair honor
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch asserts warships naming in honor of St Louis is fitting but argues a World’s Fair name would bring greater lasting value than merely bearing the city’s name on naval vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis
Death centennial observed for Father of Country
Last week many large U S cities marked the centennial of George Washington’s death. The Fredricksburg Masonic lodge that oversaw his funeral a century ago visited Mt. Vernon for ceremonies. In Washington they held a Masonic parade as flags flew at half mast across the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Masonic Lodge
Fredricksburg
Washington
Mt. Vernon
D.C
A Pilea for Santa Claus
A writer defends belief in Santa Claus as a harmless Christmas myth central to a child's wonder. He argues the tradition brings joy, guides imagination, and should not be abolished despite criticism from some adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
St. Michelas
Troy Catt Newspaper Moves to New Home
The Troy Catt moves to a new location and issues from the new office with editor note about type being pied during removal. The Cann, edited by B. W. Jarvis, requires no apology and can stand with papers in Madison County and beyond for its quality and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Troy Catt
Cann
Madison County
B. W. Jarvis
Troyana
Highland visit praised for streets and holiday preparedness
A VISIP tour of Highland last Sunday impressed the editor with well kept streets rock crossings and pavements. Merchants showed holiday readiness and the local newspapers indicated a prosperous season. The visit included a tour of the brother publishers plants described as modern and up to date. Highland hospitality was celebrated, and future visits are anticipated with pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
The Real Meaning of Christmas Present Says Bock
Edward Bock editor of Ladies' Home Journal laments that gifts are often driven by obligation and social pressure rather than genuine sentiment. He warns that people give beyond their means to meet others expectations, obscuring the heart of giving.
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Edward Bock
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Death of Major General Lawton at San Mateo Philippines
The United States mourns Major General Henry W. Lawton shot and killed on Tuesday during an attack in San Mateo, Philippines. He was a highly regarded and capable leader whose brief but noble career left a lasting mark on the army.
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United States
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Philippines
Lawton
Poet Charley Buiss Reveals R.S.V.P Meaning
Charley Buiss, the Montgomery poet, clarifies R.S.V.P as ribs louse vertebra and pumpkin pie. He says the phrase is original to Chas but notes a past Bill Nye joke and recalls Lincoln in relation to the line.
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Charley Buiss
Montgomery
O. K
Bill Nye
Abraham Lincoln
Great Big Bits Of Adlets In The Family Paper
The item highlights how large adlets fill space in a family newspaper boosting commercial visibility for small businesses. It notes advertisers benefit from expanded page real estate and readers encounter more notices and promotions in a familiar local publication.
20th Century Prophesy on War and Armies
A 20th century prophesy predicts no general disarmament and wars rarely exceed sixty days. It foresees Europe maintaining current forces, Russia expanding for Asian garrison duty, and the U.S. building a peace-time army of at least 100000. Flying machines, smokeless powder, liquid air artillery, and electricity transform medical care, embalmment, cooking, and transport. horses disappear from the battlefield, autos dominating military movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruasia
Pacific
United States
Origin of Christmas Through the Ages and Customs
The word Christmas combines Christ and mags and marks the Christian church festival on December 25, tracing to decrees linked to Pope Telephorus and Pope Julius I. The piece outlines medieval dramas, feasts, and revivals, spurred by misrule figures, gift giving in Protestant regions, evergreens from druid beliefs, and Santa Claus as the American adaptation of Knecht Ruprecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Knecht Rupert
England
United States
St. Nicholas
New York
American Cyclopedia
Handsome aluminum card case with name emblem offer
An aluminum card case priced at 75 cents includes 100 printed cards and an inscription of your name or society emblem at the same office.
Testimonial for Chamberlan’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A parent, Thomas C Bow ER of Glencoe Ohio, reports his son suffered chronic diarrhoea for years and was cured after using two bottles of Chamberlan’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoeas Remedy. He urges others to read and benefit, stating the product is for sale by S. Kingaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlan
Thomas C
Glencoe
S. Kingaton
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