Town progress hinges on harmony and enterprise
The piece urges Troy citizens to unite in business and moral advancement, arguing progress depends on interdependent town facilities and civic effort. It notes optimism for growth, critiques the city council’s transparency, and highlights debates on oleomargarine, Illinois Day at the Charleston Exposition, and Chicago skyscraper height limits.
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Troy
Nobvobody
Illinois
Prince Henry
Germany
Chicago
Yates
South
Illinois News Roundup Hits Illinois Politics and Industry
Anti license defeat in Carbondale 318 to 51. Smallpox quarantine tightens in Benton and Teutopolis. Broom corn price soars to 120 a ton amid market corner fears. Breese miner John Koch dies from injuries after a 400 foot fall. Illinois Central doubles track to Effingham and soon to Cairo. Raymond postmaster Tilden guilty of embezzlement in Springfield court. Chicago to host another theatre under the White Rats. Chicago firemen log 28 alarms daily, total 170 alarms and $424,150 in losses. Kankakee ministers fix marriage fee at five dollars after abuse. Electric interurban lines to cross surface rails under new Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission rules. Third rail used on new Chicago to suburban line with 90 mph speed. Elevation or interlocking devices mandated across Illinois.
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Carbondale
Benton
Illinois
Carlyle
Teutopolis
Effingham County
Ss. S. Tilden
Raymond
United States
Springfield
Chester
Tilden
Chicago
White Rats
Theatrical Trust
Combine
Kankakee
Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Aurora
Elgin
Wheaton
Results Inevitable Turning Point for Town Image
The piece urges residents to promote their town with confidence to attract outsiders and encourage development. It argues that positive words by locals can spur enterprise and foster belief, which in turn boosts progress and perception.
Troy Catt Produces Trade Edition On City Business Leaders
Edwardsville Republican notes Troy Catt issued a thorough trade edition detailing the city’s business men and industries. Jarvis is praised as an energetic pencil pusher whose efforts deserve citizen support. Also mentions health ad for Herbine digestion aid priced 50 cents by S. Kingston.
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Tur Troy Catt
Jarvis
Troy
Washington Letter 1902 Scrutiny of Cuba and Butter Debates
Washington correspondent notes a sobering White House birthday for Alice Roosevelt amid Ash Wednesday gloom. Congress debates butter and oleomargarine, considers Cuba annexation talk, Platt Amendment, and Cuban reciprocity, while Senator Mason pushes postal currency reforms to ease small remittances via stamped orders.
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Washington
D.C
White House
Alice Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
Groton
Arlington
Senator Depew
New York
Congress
Mimbassy
Cassini
Capitol
Philippines
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Platt
Connecticut
House
Newlands
Nevada
Cuba
United States
Michigan
California
Perkins
Working Overtime Ad Claims New Life Pills Benefits
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and digestive troubles. It promotes easy pleasant safe and sure relief priced at 25c at S Kingston's drug store. Also features Rex cigar as best 5 cent cigar made in Troy and sold countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
S. Kingston
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted for Household Burns
A local listing promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a longtime favorite family remedy for common household injuries. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, the ad notes cautious use and local distributor S Kingston.
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Ballard
Kingston
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup soothes coughs without irritation. The notice lists prices of 25 and 50 cents and uses a period style signature, Kingaton, as the source or seller.
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Ballard
Kingaton
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Ilinois
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Kinloch
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Iowa
House of Representatives
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Breese
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Effingham
Cairo
Lebanoor
Edwardsville
Presley Marion Rixey
Rixey
United States Navy
Virginia
Navy
McKinley
Roosevelt
Dr. Rixey
Qua
Newsy
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Mason
Ruchter
Chris. Busse, JR
Kinloch li
W. W. Jarvis
Jarvis, Cashier
Troy Exchange Bank
Rex
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