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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1898
Page
2
A verbose row of brief items notes a special session costing 75000 while other items lampoon politics and crime. It mentions a Montana convict inheriting 150000, a convention in Jacksonville, dates in February, and a state fair with 45000 in premiums. Also notes a Hawaiian visit and a dying editor in New York City.
A candidate for public office contemplates possible proposals to reach and assist the severely afflicted populace, acknowledging the difficulty of predicting future inventive approaches.
The Trenton Sun notes that a merchant’s stationery shapes a stranger’s view, with neat, well-presented materials reflecting well on the seller and aiding in favorable initial judgments. The observation aligns with common experience that appearance in business correspondence matters.
Edison claims a newly discovered metal mixed with iron could produce castings as strong as wrought iron. The accidental discovery suggests thousands of current iron articles made slowly by hand could be cast quickly and cheaply in the future.
A columnist laments street education as the worst kind for youth and notes many children in the city by night. The piece urges parents to keep children at home after dark to prevent rowdy behavior and provide safer amusements.
The piece lauds national authorities for ensuring employees pay debts incurred in private life. It argues a dishonest employee who refuses payments harms others and warrants consequences, suggesting all government levels should enforce this rule to maintain integrity.
Madison county faces muddy roads after a wagon front wheels sank into a muck hole on Hillsboro road. Jas O Neil was thrown, buried in two feet of mud, and rescued after effort. The incident spurs blame on highway commissioners and calls for stricter timing on road work.
Regular correspondent notes guests and travels. Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Carrolton visit Mrs. Hayes. Miss Estella Spies in St. Louis. Mrs. L. J. Daggers visits East St. Louis with daughter Mrs. Barlow. Funeral for F. L. Hampton in Troy attended by locals. Mrs. L. W. Adler hosts coffee party. Mrs. John Bardill returns from Grantfork. Dzengolewski visits St. Louis for 86th birthday with daughter Mrs. Schafer. Card party at Mr. and Mrs. Hei sel for Heisel's birthday with pleasant lunch.
Collinsville news notes include C H Kraft installing a cash carrier in his store and Mrs Lytle of St Louis visiting her sister Mrs Edmanson. Eli Strongs infant daughter died after a fall. Two ladies bicycles to be won by Hustler numbers. Jail lamp explosion caused excitement but no damage. Sophie Weidemeyer buried January 26 at Evangelical church. Charles Johnson buried at Methodist church. widow and three children. A severe wind storm felled trees and broke a school window. city dark at night. Robert Shepherd surprise 29th birthday party with games and refreshments. St Louis K of H degree team conferred on three new members. lodge hosted supper at Commercial Hotel. St Louis visitors praised Collinsville.
John C Begemann and Christina Stahlbut from Edwardaville. Kasenpreis and Sophia Walter from Pierron. Highland residents joined in marriage licenses issued since the last tally.
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