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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
2
A local paper comments on elections and civic pride in Troy while noting a Terre Haute lynching incident in the South that shocks the North, and a Peoria man awarded damages for a streetcar injury.
The Troy editorial calls for a vigilant, no-nonsense municipal leadership to guide the city’s growth into the new century. It praises a distinct business enthusiasm, notes the electric light question nearing resolution, and urges formation of a Business Men’s Association to advance enterprise and progress.
Illinois Supreme Court vacancy arises as Judge Jesse J. Phillips leaves the bench. The Second district, comprising 19 counties, seeks a five year term by special election. Madison County judge Benjamin R. Burroughs earns strong backing for high judicial post.
A discussion on January and February mail order advertising in large cities and the need for local merchants to advertise during the dull season to protect home markets. Includes a note from the February Ladies' Home Journal by Helen Watterson Moody reflecting on parental guidance and the value of allowing mistake learning. The piece ends with a notice: THE WEEKLY CALL, $1.00 per year.
Washington Letter from Peb 22 1900 discusses delay by Cubans in sending their constitution and possible extra session of Congress. It covers Revenue Reduction bill, River and Harbor appropriations cut, St Louis Exposition commissioners, hazing debate at West Point, a humorous district concerning a marriage suitability visit, Schley Sampson naval issues, Washingtons birthday celebrations, and Hay Pauncefote treaty stance impacting Nicaragua Canal legislation.
There was no vacancy in the grade at the time. Objections to the nomination could raise Gen. Shafer's pay from brigadier to major general since he cannot serve as a regular army officer after retirement for age. The issue is not expected to block confirmation despite potential objections.
Household cloths offer durable options for chores from stove cleaning to window polishing. Cotton towels, stove clothes, and soft sheeting are suggested for wiping dust, polishing, and wiping kerosene lamps. Keep two skins for window washing and polishing, stretched and dried after each use.
A Morgan town Tenn reader, C D Isbill, reports large sores on his little daughter's head developed into scald head and Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured her. The ad promises guaranteed relief for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, pimples, sores, ulcers and piles at 25 cents.
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