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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1896

Page

2

Benevolent Will Funds Troy Academy for Youth Education

The late Mrs. McCray Dewey left a generous endowment to fund a Troy Academy, aiming to provide four years of schooling at minimal cost, keep students at home, raise community standards, attract new residents, and offer free tuition for district youths under twenty six. The plan emphasizes local benefit, home influence, and potential town profits from educated residents.

McCray-Dewey Troy McCray-Dewey Academy Lane

Local merchants urge five to eight thousand more in circulation

A column urges keeping boarders to boost town finances by 5000 to 8000 dollars yearly. It argues improved trade, faithful effort, and timely measures could reach this goal next year. The piece invites public visit to the schoolroom to observe work, and cites farmer incomes, milk and poultry profits, and rail timetable changes as indicators of progress.

Private bankers and stockholder liability debated

The excerpt explains corporate banks limit stockholder liability to the amount of stock, using a $25,000 stake as an example, while private bankers remain fully liable for all deposits. It argues private banks provide stronger protection for depositors and endorses private banking.

Discovery Save My Life Says Bea versville Druggist

Dr Caillouette of Bea versville testifies that Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life after La Grippe left him near death. He tried physicians far and wide with no relief before using the remedy, then recovered after three bottles and returned to health. The dealer says he won’t be without it.

G. Caillouette Beaversville King Kingston

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