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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
2
A compendium of brief nuggets from the Troy Illinois area noting the post office details, ads for new stores like The Undersell in Virden, farming advice, cyclone damage in Mascoutah, summer shop hours, train and track confusion, a Oklahoma town election joke, stock trespass liability, and rural-to-city population shifts with calls to reverse the trend.
The Rural World argues that a youth found roaming streets day and night is in danger and should have a guardian if parentless. It urges home reading of good books or newspapers to gain useful knowledge for the future, warning loungers become worthless men as Carlyle Constitution notes.
An Arkansas editor declares a fearless stance with a provocative creed. He vows to tell the truth and run a people’s paper paid by the people, upholding orthodox religion, and a motto of hustling for more. He champions one country, one flag, and a bold, assertive platform.
The editorial notes Fred Patee plans a $5,000 prize for a national road race to Peoria Illinois, with race proceeds funding a permanent cinder path between Cleveland and Peoria. It argues a four to six foot path along wagon roads costs about $200 per mile in gravel and surface work, reduces horse and rider conflicts, and could spur broader town projects with local wheel clubs.
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver complaints biliousness and headache. They are advertised as a pleasant laxative with druggist endorsement.
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