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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
2
A civic appeal urges residents to unite for a progressive, up-to-date town. It argues citizens must share a common stake to promote fiscal responsibility and local development for the community's best interests.
An 1903 era note questions a hammering approach to public improvement. A proposal to sell marriage licenses with a divorce codicil is praised as thriftful for the age. Eclipse dates for 1903 are listed with sun and moon events. The Collinsville Press predicts future road improvements and questions past poor early twentieth century roads.
The Post Office Department urges spelling out state and territorial names in mail matter to avoid misreads. Abbreviations like Ala Ila O can be misinterpreted for multiple states or regions, and Ind commonly confused with Md. The writeup emphasizes the clear need to spell full names everywhere. It notes the U S postal system’s near perfection and mentions Pitcairn Island in the Pacific where residents, numbering 120, receive mail only once a year via a warship from England.
Iuka reports a 4000 dollar fire last week while Greenville plans a monument to Bond county soldiers. Freeport residents back a car company to provide street transit. J B Jackson and wife of McLean county died within an hour of each other aged 80 and 81. Coffeen residents petition to submit electric lights to voters. Rockford plans include five miles of paving two school sites and 25000 to extend waterworks. Sallie Doolin an elderly inmate at Randolph county poor farm died by drowning in a cistern. She hailed from a Steeleville family. Flora Ladies Aid Society holds 2000 in Building and Loan shares for a church fund. Sangamon rural routes show a sharp year over year rise in December. Harrisburg saw a record land price, 350 acres sold for 6500 due to coal. Salem and B&O railroad dispute resolved with restored train service and repealed speed ordinance. Ziegler promoter Joseph Leiter expands coal lands and begins shafts for coke ovens and a Chicago Ziegler Gulf railroad. Springfield police sergeant Fred Spears cites a bill to remove city police from politics. Elgin merchants back the measure and Springfield Business Men likely to join.
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney harmony and blood purification with improved appetite. Claims cure for kidney troubles female complaints nervous issues constipation dyspepsia and malaria. Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia reports cure from sick headaches. Pills also advertised for headache constipation biliousness at 25 cents. Township farmers urged to buy through The Call.
A showman praises marionette handlers noting an eight piece orchestra under marionette leadership. Spectators in boxes laugh as a marionette drama unfolds with a motionless acting conductor whose fingers and toes move rapidly. One figure ties to 32 strings, a feat highlighting the vast dexterity required.
The article explains commercial net fishing in fresh waters, focusing on gill nets used in Lake Erie. It covers fence-like nets of six feet, lengths up to miles, construction with lead sinkers cork buoys and anchors, and the use of gangs on tugs. It also notes pound nets, trap nets, fake nets, set lines for sturgeon, and regional variations.
The piece explains a simple rule for identifying calves by the cow that bears them. Calves usually know their mother, while cows always recognize their offspring, aiding cattlemen during round-ups. It notes changes from open range to fenced herds and describes mavericks as the only complicating factor in older practices.
Dr Charles Amezcua of the City of Mexico praises Washington autumn beauty and notes rapid Americanization in Mexico. He says the United States inspires Mexico and Diaz’s leadership is vital for national progress, hoping for ten more years of his life to ensure stability and growth.
A physician calls dictating sore throat a modern affliction from high pitched voices used by men dictating to stenographers. Big traders can dictate over 100 letters daily, leaving throats sore. Cure lies in using natural voices or ceasing dictation. Also advertised are Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, Rocky Mountain Tea, and print work by S Kingston.
A testimonial from Isaac Story of Ava Missouri praises Herbine for rapid relief from long stomach trouble and dumb chills after two weeks of use. The ad notes the product brightens spirits and cures indigestion and debility, with S Kingston druggist selling the 50 cent bottle.
An old ad proclaims Ballard's Horehound Syrup halts colds by removing the cause with bottles priced 25, 50 cents and one dollar at S. Kingston's store, promising swift relief and home news in The Ca.
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