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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
2
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The piece argues that advertising is not waste but linked to good judgment and harmony. It notes a Kentucky shooting gallery would fail financially due to locals shooting at each other and cites the John Paul Jones bones removal as a likely Congress decision. It states advertising diverts trade from home and should help home merchants.
A Massachusetts clergyman purchases ten inches of Saturday newspaper space to promote his church services for the next day. He expresses strong belief in the value of his message and eagerness to attract listeners.
Report notes Paris Exposition lodging offers unfurnished rooms at five dollars daily per occupant though attendance by Trojans will be limited due to a spring boom elsewhere. Also mentions Brigham H. Roberts case prompting action against polygamous Utah postmasters and a stated view that a polygamist is unfit for federal office.
The writer laments American sympathy for the Boers over Filipinos and urges Troy residents to support local development. They warn that without united effort and a clear path to improvement, the town cannot boom or realize its potential.
A saloon license could fund a modern electric lighting plant for the city. The council is urged to investigate and act, noting five licenses are expended yearly with little result. Tur Catt backs the move, urging officials to push the plan to completion for the city’s best interests.
G W Rice of Sandoval says creditors filed a bankruptcy petition against the editor. After five years as editor he plans to lay aside the pen and rest from the weekly toil. He cites a great financial crash and expresses hope for the Free Press to live.
Reverend Mavison C. Puters predicts no Anglican Catholic union but a growing Catholic Americanization with a new Pope for America, more denominations forming as bonds between churches weaken. Dank Bros abandons electric mining plans. Troy may seek lights from other sources as spring upgrades loom, while officials debate street lighting and public management.
The short month of twenty eight days lists Purification on the 2nd, Septuagesima on the 11th, Lincoln’s 61st birth anniversary on the 12th, St. Valentine’s Day on the 14th with old Valentine customs, Sexagesima on the 18th, Washington’s 168th birth anniversary on the 22nd, the 50th day before Easter on the 26th, Pancake Tuesday on the 27th, and Ash Wednesday on the 18th marking Lent. It notes Haugland Roan Catholics confessing sins on Shrove Tuesday and references Pancake Bell.
Current comment from Edwardsville Cor says the Venrietta mine in the northeast city area has scrapped electric drilling machinery. Owner Lewey Vogue had installed up to date electric equipment and lighting, but the shed stored gear will likely not be used again. Operators doubt Illinois coal fields will adopt the technology due to space and roof risks.
In this Bunker Hill News excerpt, farmers are urged to farm smaller areas more intensively. The author argues that overextending land reduces crop yields and stock quality, recommending twenty acres well managed over forty half tended. The piece emphasizes better feeding, shelter, and management to avoid failures.
For years it has been understood that Ruginand holds power on water yet recent developments raise the query of how she could reach on land. There is no law compelling any power to do so, so England is not considered an alarmingly dangerous foe.
Edwardsville Democrat reports Hei Tillman editor and proprietor of the Mt Olive feral has leased his plant and will reside in Edwardsville at the Hoskins Bishop place on St Louis street. He has accepted foremanship in the Intelligencer office and may run the paper while he serves a four year term as secretary of state.
A fragmentary observation notes that no preacher editor merchant lawyer or dressmaker can please every audience and suggests perfection blissfully resides only in heaven as the speaker muses on unattainable human perfection.
A Manchester Indiana man recounts his near death from lung disease after measles. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for consumption with curing his throat chest and lung troubles and says it is worth any price. Trial bottles are free at Kingston's. Also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief offered by 8 Kingston druggist.
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