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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1898
Page
2
Dr Fillmore Bennett author of The Sweet By and By died at his Richmond Indiana residence last week. The issue notes Fourth of July themed Edwardaville Intelligencer, city council meetings, and reflections on journalism's influence, with remarks on local papers Trenton Sun and Greenville Advocate.
An editorial mix of reflections on life, fate, and public virtue. It discusses how birth and death are involuntary, contrasts perceptions of wealth and charity, and criticizes modern Fourth of July celebrations as profit driven. A separate piece admires a Streator recruit who, despite limited English, proves effective in combat.
A sensible man corrects misstruck words and misprints by inserting the intended word, reading the article without blaming the editor. The passage contrasts this with the sharp wit of Alexander, noting his different approach to such slips.
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