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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1895
Page
7
A Morion Leader excerpt mocks billboard extortion by sign painters who bargain with farmers, turning receipts into debts. It also lampoons libel fears, courtroom insults, barber jokes, and the tedious typos editors chase, reflecting a wry press perspective.
The Allen Driving Park Association held a Monday meeting to organize a stock company with W D Sparks as chairman and John Hinrichs as secretary. Twenty six shares were subscribed of fifty, $1250 capital, and incorporation planned as the Dil City Driving Park and Fair Association to join the American Trotting Association and sponsor two races yearly along with a County Fair effort.
A humorous Irish tale recalls Capt John Ryan formerly of the Alton Police leaving for Ireland with whiskey and cigars to share at home. A British officer confiscates the gifts, forcing payment for whiskey and cigars, prompting Ryan to call authorities robbers. The piece also notes penitentiary mail activity, prisoner livelihoods, cats for sale, and Troy bicycle ordinances.
For cheap summer excursion tickets to Michigan points and tickets of all kinds at the lowest rates, apply to L P Hale, agent.
For sale a three room house with a good cistern and other improvements. Title is perfect and immediate possession will be given. L. L. Boxerr.
Promotes Bucelen's Abnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. claims relief for piles and offers a 25 cent box. Also includes stray garbled text about sale and pyrene product.
A. Klein in Troy Newfoundland offers boots and shoes with best goods at low prices. The advertisement urges prudent shopping and emphasizes value.
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