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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
2
The piece notes delays in Fourth of July festivities and Thanksgiving timing. It mentions Troy advancing improvements for estimation features and humor about judging by ears. An exchange warns not to eat green cucumbers as they will upset someone. It claims several cases of cholera morbus accompany cucumber crops this season.
A light admonition notes that hobbies should not monopolize time or sway opinion. It warns that overindulgence may create bias and even affect balance, implying restraint benefits social welcome and fair perspective.
A local discussion highlights support for women voting under an Australian system with in view legs from the knees down. Sommons notes seventeen year cicadas are edible in some eastern areas. The Edwardsville Democrat mocks royal pomp, focusing on farmers’ wheat shocks and protection from the weather.
The piece notes people resist signing petitions after scams and warns against misreading postal abbreviations for Iowa. It mocks swindlers, recalls horse and bicycle fears, and mentions Epison’s storage battery joke as outdated satire. It urges avoiding state abbreviations Ia for Iowa to prevent mail misdelivery.
Greenville to get a $50,000 milk con densary with subscriptions. a Rossville ice cream poisoning affected twenty five people. Evanston youths form a scissors guild aiding sick children. Macoupin county wool clip reaches high volumes with a dealer buying 100000 pounds earning farmers $16500. Ex congressman Forman buys 4000 acres of Jackson county coal lands for a major mine at Ava. Expenditure on Charleston Exposition leaves $1500 of $25000 appropriation. Illinois Commissioners arrange World’s Fair exhibits in St Louis. Greenville to gain four rural free delivery routes starting August. Dudleyville post office to close. Patoka mother gives birth to a child with nine living grandparents in town. Ringling Brothers seek winter quarters with proposals from Carlinville and Jerseyville for 200 acres. Sophia Swanson of Moline delirium tremens incident ends in infant death and murder charge for mother. Highland Journal notes Chicago socialist John W Saunders driven from Assumption by rotten eggs after anti anarchist speeches.
The Springfield appellate court ruled that towns may limit train speeds, a long debated issue with railways arguing it interferes with interstate commerce. If upheld by the supreme court, railroads statewide could face widespread trouble enforcing speed limits.
A new condensary will be established in Greenville linked to the existing plant to create a market for all milk produced within ten miles and encourage farmers to enter the dairy business. Fruit culture and dairy activities are strengthening the county’s prosperity.
A terse 18th century styled toast praising the king and his realm. It salutes ships at sea and state lords, calls to stir the lion, and notes pride in Britain’s distant supremacy more than a century old. An anonymous verse framed as celebratory patriotic verse.
An old advertisement claims Rocky Mountain Tea smooths hollow places and wrinkles, restoring faded cheeks with wool roses. The sales text notes price 35c and a seller identified as S. Kingston.
From Washington June 26 1902 general debate on the Philippine bill ends in the House and moves under a five minute rule with prospects for a vote tomorrow. Landis and Williams delivered eloquent speeches while conferees on the canal bill accept the Spooner substitute paving the way for a Panama route project.
Leighton Alabama druggist H P Kumpe cites a customer whose sick child expelled 119 worms after one bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge. Ad extols the product as boss worm medicine and also as a children's tonic improving digestion and vigor. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents.
Annual statement for year ending May 31 1902 for Citizen's Building and Loan Association Troy Illinois shows organization under Illinois law, shares issued 1150 since 1886. Details include 372 shares in force, 165 pledged, 38 borrowing members, 165 borrower shares, 44 non borrowing members, 207 non borrowing shares. Secretary M F Allwater. sworn June 30 1903 before Pay Boxest Notary Public.
Mr F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island says Chamberlain s Pain Balm is the best liniment for strains. He used it last winter for a severe lameness from a strain and was greatly pleased with the quick relief and cure. For sale by S Kingston.
A London tale says a poor millionaire could not digest food until an early dose of Dr. King's New Life Pills. They strengthen the stomach aid digestion promote assimilation and improve appetite. Price 25c. Money back if not satisfied. Sold by S Kingston druggist.
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