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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
2
A Troy Illinois newspaper urges citizens to unite for a greater town in spring while noting a growing building boom. It warns that LaGrippe and other issues threaten the nation and praises the Highland Journal as it closes its eighth year, hoping its mission endures.
The Chicago millionaire Philip Danforth Armour died after a long, eventful life. He faced death calmly, telling relatives he was not afraid. Founders of the Pringle Memorial Home in Poughkeepsie, NY lament low demand for accommodations, noting applicants must provide 300 dollars on entry.
The town of Troy has advanced enough that installing electric lights should be the next major improvement. A local figure is criticized for hindering progress and personal interests, yet the community seeks timely electrification to spur growth and benefit all.
The Greenville Sun sold last Saturday by C. E. Davidson to Will C. Wright, a former staff reporter, for 5500. The Sun is regarded as a leading country newspaper in the region and the new editor is expected to maintain its high standard of quality. Also noted is W R Crossman’s appointment as private secretary to Lieutenant Governor W A Northcott after prior editors held similar posts.
Thomas W. Dawson of Quincy responds to a Edwardsville Intelligencer piece claiming rising insanity at the Soldiers Home. He argues veterans are not more prone to madness than civilians, cites official statistics and costs of support, and accuses the reporter of harming veterans with unverified claims.
The article explains how newspaper publishers are protected by law when handling subscriptions. It covers continuity of delivery for arrears, responsibility for nonpickup, address changes, and prima facie fraud for nonpayment. It notes postmasters may be liable to publishers if they fail to give proper notice about unclaimed newspapers.
The Ruthven Appeal reports a Spencer man placed a want ad for a girl and his wife answered next day, illustrating advertising effectiveness in small town papers.
The Washington letter reports senators expect the Nicaragua Canal bill passage in this session, with Great Britain delayed by courtesy until February. It notes Panama Canal Company claims, opposition from Britain France and Germany, and lobby activity to stall the bill. Also covered are Buffalo Pan American Exposition buzz, congressional fights on ship subsidies, army reorganization, and Miles Alger tensions.
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