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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
2
The edition highlights Troy's rapid growth and leading business interests. It praises local newspapers as progress timekeepers and stresses liberal patronage for Troy’s merchants, calling for recognition of the city’s up-to-date enterprises and wide-awake citizens.
The Right Rev Bishop Potter of New York argues a young man owes both city and country intelligent knowledge of government and vigilance. He cites widespread ignorance of primary forms, official duties, terms, and salaries, warning that reforms rely on public sentiment, not merely laws or busy officials. The piece frames government as shaped by citizen awareness and active remonstrance.
The article urges personal service by all ages to defend communities. It cites Prof Jacques Loeb and Prof American Physiological Society on death and life, then notes foreclosure of the old St Louis Exposition building on February 25, making way for the Carnegie library funded by a $1,000,000 donation.
Minister Wu notes foot binding is waning in China while waist binding wanes among Caucasians. He offers no proof but points to the vast modern advertising push for straight front garments, suggesting a slow decline in the practice of waist compression.
The late Alfred Nobel, Swedish philanthropist, left a fund for annual peace prizes. He made his fortune through explosive invention and manufacture, a paradox some called a strange route to promote peace.
Greenville suffered a night darkness last week due to a breakdown at the electric light plant. A county paper attributed the issue to municipal ownership, but Greenville’s plant is privately owned, leaving the argument unresolved.
The article contrasts two tax dodging types during hard times: those who dodge the assessor or collector and those who scramble to pay taxes at deadline, seeking to square themselves honorably and satisfactorily.
A Texas town with four thousand residents announces to the world that it has no newspaper and invites publishers to establish one. City council pledges support, prompting curiosity how such a town grew without a local paper.
The writer argues that towns suffer when residents criticize and do little. Positive, honest effort is needed to promote Troy, attract newcomers, and boost trade rather than hinder it.
This year is poised to be one of Troy's largest for building and other improvements. The surge in development requires at least more residences to meet demand.
A fragment discusses a Tuk Florida hog described as a razor back and weighed down by heavy dressing. It claims the animal was over fattened beyond the best breeds, ruining its reputation as an example of unadulterated worthlessness.
Ex President Cleveland prefers leisure over public duty as Whitlaw Ried takes an appointment, drawing commentary on service to country. The scene hints at royal events and expectations set against political theater of the era.
It is stated that Andrew Carnegie's benefactions total eighty two million dollars. By latest reports Russell Sage's grand total stood at thirty eight cents.
A provision to appropriate 250000 dollars for a building for the State historical library will be proposed at the upcoming legislative session. The plan aims to house historical collections and archives under a dedicated state facility.
Local business leaders in Troy pledge to stand with the community and support each other as brothers in shared civic interests. The message stresses unity, mutual aid, and long term cooperation to strengthen local development and resilience.
Lorento wins two rural free mail delivery routes as Greenville Presbyterians plan a spring church, and Litchfield’s bottle glass factory engages about 125 workers. Trenton to welcome Miss Mary Oberding as a new notary public. Lexington’s Jacob Spawr turns 100 after living in McLean County since 1826, once running a tavern. Belleville judge Levi Burroughs sentences William Schlueter for patricide to life in prison. Lena Dagen of Greenville dies by morphine overdose amid romance troubles. Southern Illinois swindlers prey on farmers offering hunting profits later turned to promissory notes. DeWitt County pioneer Dr. John Warner paralyzed. head of John Warner & Co. and father of Congressman Vespasian Warner. Princeton observes the death of poet John Howart Bryant, 95, a Bryant family figure and former legislator. Jonesboro Gazette notes water issues for electric plant. Anderson spring dry, Frick spring used, preparations to bore for water. State Board of Health holds annual meeting electing Webster, Sullivan, and Eagan. Chicago drainage channel analyzed. Dr. L R May swindle case stalled awaiting outcome. smallpox vaccination urged.
Laurel Springs North Carolina woman says she was near death from consumption and cured by seven bottles of Dr King's New Discovery. She praises it for consumption pneumonia la grippe bronchitis and many cough related illnesses and notes trial bottles are free at S Kingston's drug store with guaranteed 50c and 1.00 bottles.
In winter 1898 R Wheeler of Northwood New York bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm and reports rapid relief from widespread joint pains. He states he regained ability to hobble less and worked steadily all year. Sold by S Kingston.
A brief classified style notice lists B. P. Rock cockerels and hens for sale by Mrs. J. W. Gas kill in Formosa Illinois for 4-61, and promotes fresh oysters at Kuntzmann's daily.
The Washington letter reports a diplomatic rift over Prince Henry of Prussia's visit and yacht launching plans at Shooters’ Island. Berlin and White House schedules clash on dates, risking dignity and ceremony, while Secretary Root’s national guard reform proposal frames the broader political tempo at Willards during the fourth Interstate National Guard Association convention.
The Camden Messenger recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a top choice for coughs colds and especially croup. The editors report its longtime family use preventing croup and urge readers with children to keep it at home as a safeguard. Sold by S Kingston.
With Lent beginning February 12, Adolph offers to supply fish and vegetables throughout the season. He can arrange fresh smoked salted or canned fish to keep tables supplied during Lent.
Schedule details westward trains Nos nine and eight and ancillary trains for Vandalia line with morning and evening departures from Vandalia and Indianapolis, freight stops, and local accommodations. Contact G L Elliott agent Troy Illinois or J M Chesbrough assistant G P A St Louis Mo for full time card, rates, and through cars.
Advertisement note praising Dr. King's New Life Pills for curing indigestion biliousness and other stomach liver bowel troubles. Claims millions are always at work night and day. Easy safe and only 25c at S. Kingston's drug store. Also promotes Rex cigar as King of all scent ers made in Troy and used countywide.
Frequent household accidents cause burns cuts sprains and bruises. Ballard's Snow Liniment has long been the preferred family remedy. Price 25 and 50 cents. S Kingston.
A nostalgic ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a pleasant and effective cough remedy. It advertises a price of 25 cents and 80 cents, highlighting its lung friendly formula and quick relief claims.
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