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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
2
The article notes Mr. Carnegie should ally with the newspaper fraternity for life to ease anxiety about dying rich. It cites Treasury data showing 88 million in gold certificates and a single 10 thousand dollar greenback. It highlights frugal funeral guidance from the British Funeral Reformers Association and similar cautions on excess.
An Illinois note warns that storms bring danger even where tornadoes are less common. It urges the public to seek cyclone shelters, cellars, or caves as the safest refuge during a twister and emphasizes preparedness amid the cyclone season.
A May 1 anniversary of the Manila Bay battle drew scant observance in Washington and across the country. The Flora Record argues towns should encourage home industries to keep educated youth, and warns against relying on saloons for revenue, urging factory growth to benefit communities.
Newsy Notes From the Nation's Capital recounts Hoar's eloquent Senate speech, death of Lord Pauncefote, Rochambeau statue dedication and funeral, impending Cuban reciprocity vote, Isthmian canal debate, and Immigration law changes. Details include House rules on Pacific cable, Newlands irrigation bill support, and Secretary Hay's dress-ceremony requests. Observations cover Franco American ceremonies and parade discrepancies, heat effects on French marines, and Roosevelt's suburban ride crossed by rain with dignitaries.
Sullivan plans to issue 33000 to improve waterworks. St Clair County Fair Assoc votes to hold another Belleville fair. Sparta suffers a fire causing 15000 in losses. Lebanon postmaster salary rises to 1300 yearly. Electric road construction begins Murphysboro to Carbondale. East St Louis to launch a Republican afternoon daily by J Debaugh. Carlinville Democrat shifts to weekly. Beecher City flouring mill struck by lightning, owned by Hogan of Altamont. Mt Carmel to add underground wires with new electric plant. Rev Henry W Avery donates 300000 for Belvidere Y M C A building. Paul J Sorg dies in Middletown Ohio. Carnegie library site disputes at Moline settled. construction to begin. Mt Vernon to house joint Southern Railway and L&N car shops, moving from Indiana sites. 1500 employed. Litchfield Bottle Glass Co placed in receivership. Ferdon, Taylors named receivers. assets about 17000 liabilities 5000.
Advice urges families to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for bowel complaints. Claims it is the most successful medicine for both children and adults and may save a late night trip to town. Sold by S. King.
Extreme heat taxes babies digestive power. give White's Cream Vermifuge to stimulate digestion and aid strength. A children's tonic promoting health and activity. 25c at S. Kingston's.
The Boston man who recently wed a sickly rich young woman is now happy, thanks to Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The medicine is advertised as infallible for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but effective. Only 25c at S Kingston’s drug store. Heinecke’s cigars are home and union made. Ask for Rex.
A Kirkman Iowa woman suffered a severe burn from a gasoline stove but was cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after doctors could not heal a running sore. The ad touts the salve for cuts sores boils and skin diseases and notes its 25-cent price at S Kingston's. Also announces Silver Greek Hunting Club meeting at Herbat's Hall on the second Wednesday monthly with officers listed.
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