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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
2
The piece urges Troy to focus on building cottage housing to meet rent demand from miners and families, noting no vacant houses and strong tenant interest. It also highlights a lack of business locations, potential gains from an electric line, and the need for proactive development to sustain growth and progress.
A Philadelphia Ledger critique notes that marriage is losing romance as brides reject the honeymoon and couples seek social diversions. The piece laments diminished private companionship and fears the trend will erode the rosy glow of courtship, asking how sentiment can endure in the modern era.
The piece notes the death of Pope Leo XII and his long, influential tenure, praising his intellect and gentle nature. It contemplates postwar civic advertising, quotes Harvard President Eliot, and skewers sensational anecdotes about marriages and misdeeds while predicting Troy real estate gains over oil stocks.
A new ordinance proposal would require property owners to plant geraniums on weed-prone parcels. Officials say the measure aims to beautify neighborhoods and curb unsightly lots while opponents warn of overreach and maintenance costs.
The quote notes rising expenses in daily living while affirming that life remains worth more each year. It emphasizes the paradox of increasing costs against enduring or growing personal value and purpose over time.
A look at street costume trends features bluet hopsack with novel collars creating long shoulders and a cross front with pendant ornaments. Corticelli silk stitching in shade D decorates hems and straps, while deep corselets, pointed stomachers, and long narrow buckles shape bodices. Large floral patterns suit warm days, with lace bobbinet and shirring as key accents.
Belleville plans street paving costing 112138 dollars. Green county schools chief warns boards against book agents. Centralia widow Kate Keck died by self immolation. Chris tian County Coal strike settled after a month. Lt Gov Northcott opens Green ville law office. Quincy Gas and Electric must pay 100000 damage over an injury from a gas company wire. Gas strike led to hiring of Grand Rapids and Danville workers. A white girl and a Negro man denied marriage licenses in East St. Louis and Belleville. Chicago interests buy orchards in Clay County forming a company. Two firms acquire more orchard land. Ross Babbit, 11, killed by a horse near Greenville. Windstorms kill five in Streator Mendota Campus areas. Wallace’s circus wreck at Shelbyville injures seven horses and escapes. Litchfield Madison Railroad to issue 750000 bonds for improvements and mine spur. Railroad runs East St. Louis to Litchfield and is Chicago Peoria and St. Louis controlled.
A collage of quips and jokes from various papers features gibes about friendship, money, marriage, fashion, and a Rex cigar ad. Includes lines from Punch Puck Indianapolis Star and New York World with light social commentary and a 5 cent Rex cigar claim.
From The Weekly Bulletin July 25, 1878. B Donoho and S Jr. returned home from Delaware. Five dining cars were added to Vandalia Line trains. Madison County state’s attorney sued 400 taxpayers for tax dodging. Charles Walter of St Jacob sold his mill interest to William Bradaby. Henry Payne praised as candidate for Representative from the Forty first District. Henry H Padon entered the milk business succeeding Charles R Payne. No shipments were made, only deliveries to local customers.
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