City officers and spring election on minds of voters
The spring election for city officers is not far distant to begin thinking who will make good men for office. The progress of a town or city depends largely on its municipal officers.
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
2
Enterprising firms draw people to thriving towns
It is a trait of human nature for people of all classes to want to do business with enterprising and successful firms. People seeking a location invariably look for an enterprising town, too.
Counterfeit bill scammer preys on shoppers in Illinois towns
Warning issued about a scammer targeting Illinois communities who passes a counterfeit bill as change and then demands another payment. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant, verify currency, and report suspicious encounters to local authorities. The rogue operates in multiple towns, seeking unsuspecting victims.
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Illinois
Yellow signal adopted by New York New Haven Hartford Railroad
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad adopts yellow as a caution signal and green as a safety signal marking the first use of yellow in railroad signaling. This milestone highlights a new standard in railroad safety and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Mascoutah Times Volume 1 Issue 2 Overview
The Mascoutah Times Volume 1, Number 2 is an eight page, six column newspaper edited and published by A. J. Mollman. The note wishes the publication success and notes it is well filled with news and bright ads.
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Mascoutah Times
A. J. Mollman
Nokomis Free Press-Gazette Visits Millstadt Enterprise
Amon notes new visitors to the exchange table this week are Nokomis Free Press Gazetter and Millstadt Enterprise. Both newspapers are described as news papers in every sense of the word. THR Day will pay a return visit.
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Amon
Nokomis Free Press-Gazette
Millstadt Enterprise
Last Week of Debate on Peace Treaty
The public awaits a verdict, seeking an end to war and withdrawal of land and naval forces.
Robbers Target Lawyer in St Louis Office
Two masked men visited a lawyer in his St Louis office last week and robbed him. The incident stands out as an unusual breach of professional conduct in legal practice.
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St. Louis
Why Should Readers Trade At Home Question
The Alton Republican asks readers why local newspapers should urge buying at home rather than in St. Louis unless home merchants advertise and support the local papers. The query highlights a reciprocity issue between merchants and hometown publications.
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Alton Republican
St. Louis
Prosperity Depends on Town Unity Over Individual Wealth
The Mascoutah Herald stresses community effort over rich individuals, arguing that a citizen with practical interest and funds can drive town progress more than a millionaire who withdraws from local duties. It urges residents to pull together when important duties arise and invest in welfare.
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Mascoutah
Congressman Chame Clark Advocates Shielding Local Press
Hon. Chame Clark, Missouri ninth district congressman, urges House to adopt an amendment removing government from competition with private printing offices. He was ruled out on a point of order in a Washington speech but plans to press the crusade and introduce a separate bill.
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Chame Clark
Missouri
House
Washington
Big life firms face record death by own action claims
An industry authority in life insurance asserts giant companies are paying out vast death by own action claims. He notes public misunderstanding of the scale and estimates last year’s payments for such claims averaged about 1,500,000 dollars for one major company.
Franchised electric road may reach near Troy
County commissioners grant a franchise to officers of a planned electric road near Troy on Collinsville road. Citizens urge promoters to extend the line to the city for access to Edwardsville and Alton, pressing that action now could spark Troy’s growth within five years.
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Troy
Collinsville
Edwardsville
Alton
We Favor Unlimited Expansion in Troy
Local supporters push for unrestricted growth in Troy citing economic potential and new developments. Opponents warn of strain on infrastructure and community character as planners outline proposed zoning, timelines, and potential impact on housing stock.
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Troy
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