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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1903
Page
2
The Highland Journal notes a fresh start for 1903 in Troy, praising expected improvements. Editor Stokes reportedly welcomed a baby boy on Christmas Eve, joking that editors often receive gifts, though he seems especially favored this year.
The Sun of Greenville reports a road project costing 25 000 funded by locals and Mr Hook. It alleges he built the four mile track for about 12 000, pocketed 13 000, bonded it for 20 000, and cleared roughly 33 000. The piece mocks the builder’s gain.
Chicago reports soft coal price troubles amid alleged railroad and coal firm collaboration. Governor Northcott orders AG Hamlin to investigate and apply lawful remedies. Officials say the pact delays coal transport to retailers to push prices higher for consumers.
Secret of Long Life states health comes from keeping all organs in regular action and quickly destroying disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve appetite. They work wonders in curing kidney troubles female complaints and more.
The Lebanon Seiter residence is being turned into a hotel. Ida Krebs of Carlinville died after gasoline cleaning burns. John Krebs was seriously burned masquerading as Santa at Breese on Christmas Eve. James Kildee, aged about 102, died in Danville. Chicago to mark the 100th anniversary of its first settlement next September. A shooting incident near Alito Pass injured about ten. East St. Louis residents donated 5000 to Illinois Grand Army of the Republic for May activities. Bloomington logged a $200,000 Christmas fire. Richmond in McHenry County faced $30,000 in fire losses the same day. Victor Coal Co mine at Pawnee caused $210,000 in damages and three deaths. Postmaster Z Greening of Cornland admitted a $1400 shortfall and killed himself. Mrs. Eleanor Mantle of Greenville died at 88, claiming kinship to George Washington. La Salle County hosts Ottawa, Streator and La Salle with free city delivery, a county first. Jacksonville & St. Louis Railways ended the Durley to Greenville branch, four miles, after $25,000 improvements failed to cover costs. Highland Journal notes John Sawrey’s return after thirty years. rumor of remarriage and Civil War captain ties linger.
Editor O. H. Downey of Churubusco Indiana proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as infallible for coughs colds and grip. He states it is invaluable for weak lungs and can avert pneumonia or consumption with instant relief and a certain cure. S Kingston guarantees each bottle 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles offered.
Henry D Baldwin superintendent of waterworks Hullsburg Wis reports trying many liniments before Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and pains. He insists it is the best liniment on earth and notes price points of 25, 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle at S Kingston. The advertisement fragment ends with a remark about paper quantity.
The notice surveys debates in Washington and among the public on whether President Roosevelt should accept arbitration with Germany and Britain over Venezuela, noting Cabinet views and concerns about Monroe Doctrine implications and potential judgments. It also covers Cuban treaty moves, naval policy splits, Marconi wireless skepticism, White House New Year events, social notices, and a testimonial for Pallard’s Horehound Syrup.
The St. Louis Star reports that King Edward’s closets hold priceless china. Buckingham Palace and Windsor together exceed 2,000,000 in value with Sevies dessert service in Windsor valued at 400,000 and Rose du Barri vases at 250,000. Six Sevres vases at Buckingham are valued at 25,000 each.
Noting a 50 cent bottle can quickly improve appetite strength and vigor. A reader from Ava Missouri claims two weeks of treatment cured twelve months of stomach trouble and chills after using Herbine prescribed by Droto We Mary. Sold by S Kingston druggist.
A short old advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for colds. It claims to stop a cold and remove its cause, with prices 25, 50 cents and a dollar per bottle available at S Kingston's.
A Chicago Post note quotes a labor man praised as resourceful for not writing new resolutions but cutting the January 1, 1902 page from an old diary and dating it as 1903. The playful remark underscores practical thrift in record keeping.
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