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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
2
A long, opinion filled column notes 1903 as a crime heavy year with odd weather storms. It urges Troy to organize for improvements and discusses Missouri capital relocation fears. It also reports March postal mail weight checks on trains and urges voters to demand concrete candidate plans from mayors and aldermen.
The Mascoutah Herald reports Congressman Fred Kern introduced a motion in Congress asking the War Secretary for details on the East St Louis Bridge Construction Company failure to build a third Mississippi bridge. Current word says Gould interests control the two existing crossings and have bought the third bridge firm, stifling competition.
Illinois stories report new industry openings in Effingham and a 150000 court house plan for Logan county. Trenton bonds for electric lighting, Ga lena lodges merge, and a Cairo incendiary case tied to a major 100000 fire. Millstadt paid farmers 16160.19 for 1700000 pounds of milk in 1902. More notes cover a buried toll road, Muske Decatur plant union talks, and a Masonic home plan near Sullivan with 75 inmates for 250000 eventual cost.
The Washington correspondent notes a possible compromise to admit two new states Oklahoma and New Mexico while Arizona seeks separate statehood after meeting conditions. The piece covers anti-trust legislation progress, tariff questions, and statements by Senators Aldrich, Quay, Hale, Lodge, and McCumber, plus currency of Panama Canal treaty talks and potential extra sessions.
Clearwater Kansas resident Mrs B W Evans says her husband suffered three months with quick consumption and was cured by Ballard’s Horehound Syrup. She notes they have kept a bottle at home for six years and recommend it for coughs and colds. Available at S Kingston’s in 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar sizes.
A buyer recalls a remark about losing on wheat and notes taking Rocky Mountain Tea the prior night. The ad line lists a price of 35 cents and a Kingston location.
The piece argues prevention is best and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with stopping colds and grip from leading to pneumonia. It notes pneumonia can be prevented by early use and urges taking the remedy at the start of a cold. Sold by S. Kingston.
Advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup offering cure for sleepless nights and coughing. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 bottles at S. Kingston's.
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Local Tur Can report highlights community events and everyday affairs. Residents share small wins and upcoming activities while businesses note openings and service changes affecting neighbors.
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