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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
3
In a February 21, 1903 statement, Troy is praised as a progressive town with electric light, fire protection, brick pavement, railroads, telephones, a bank, grain elevators, and multiple schools and churches. Residents are urged to praise local enterprises and refrain from criticizing outsiders, emphasizing home pride as essential to continued growth.
The article argues for consistent road betterment in Illinois, noting good country roads benefit the state in all seasons. It stresses that improvement campaigns should align with road seasonality and that practical methods must suit enduring, serviceable conditions throughout the year.
The passage argues that relying on 102 county commissioners will never deliver a good, well planned, well maintained country road system. It urges Illinois to lead or at least learn from Michigan New York and Massachusetts, aiming for state driven, common sense road construction and maintenance.
The piece condemns harsh critics of Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller for funding free public libraries. It argues education prevents poverty more effectively than purely alleviating slum conditions and cites commended public schools as allies. The author warns illiteracy fuels poverty and praises the philanthropists' long term impact.
Assemblyman Fowler introduces a bill in the New York Legislature to protect editors and publishers from indiscriminate libel actions. The measure allows a publication owner facing libel action to present proof of the intention as part of the defense, a feature described as common sense.
The almanac states Spring will begin one month hence on Saturday March 21 at 2 15 p m. Humanity owes thanks to science for this as without it we might keep buying heavy underwear and coal. A cordial reception will be given to Spring when she arrives.
A call to form a Troy Business Men's Association as the city seeks a bigger and better future. The speaker says necessity demands the proper force and organization to develop this resource, urging timely action to build the group.
The remarks describe Cahokia as a former city when East St. Louis was a swamp. Cahokia allegedly stood still while East St. Louis advanced, suggesting some towns resemble Cahokia and others emulate East St. Louis as an example of progress.
A critical note on the abundance of political offices sought by self serving candidates. It counsels the wise independent voter to stay silent and focus on practical tasks.
The Illinois State Senate endorses choosing United States Senators by direct popular vote. The article urges the City Council to correct past errors and act wisely on the electric road matter.
A call to action urges citizens to discuss the Business Men's Association amid Troy's consideration of an electric car for the town. The message stresses neighborly conversation and timely debate to aid local opportunities.
Illinois items report Tamaroa and Ashley to receive electric lights soon. East St. Louis firm National Warehouse and Storage Co. gets incorporation. Blue Mound forms a coal mining company with $100000 capital. An East St. Louis engineer drafts a $75000 apartment house, claiming it will be the biggest there.
Mrs B W Evans of Clearwater Kansas reports her husband suffered three months with quick consumption before Ballard's Horehound Syrup cured him six years ago. She says the remedy remains essential at home for coughs and colds with bottles 25 50 and 1.00 sold at S Kingston's.
A crowded vignette from an old school page blends a cherry tree anecdote about Washington with a caution that stories don’t fit every child. It moves to wintry lines about frost and cold feet, then a lyric about going back in time and a playful line about sitting down when you arrive.
Harsh cough relief offered with claims of sound sleep and rapid cure. Syrup sold at S. Kingston’s in 25c, 50c and $1.00 bottles. Agricultural papers linked to The Call offer information worth dollars for cents.
Tar Catt reports local home news briefs featuring community events, neighborhood notices, and small-scale happenings. The column highlights residents, yard sales, school updates, and civic reminders shaping everyday life in the town.
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