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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
2
Announcement endorses George T Eckert as Republican candidate for Jarvis Township Collector, subject to voters on Tuesday April 7 1903. Four township candidates received nominations. those seeking election urged to pursue the post. Spring brings work on yards and premises for health and appearance.
With an interurban electric road under construction and another building surge this summer, Troy progresses at a lively pace. The city plans to advance infrastructure and development, inviting growth and modernization.
The Bunker Hill column mocks civic zeal as men haul gravel for roads while a mud obscured cistern sits near the square. Senator Hanna boasts of a growing navy. Charles Stanley plans a $200,000 airship to fly San Francisco to St Louis for the 1904 World’s Fair, amid upcoming township and city elections.
A York Pennsylvania boy who left home in 1893 prompted persistent ads by his parents. Recently located in Zacarzick Egypt, the effort cost a small fortune but succeeded. The story illustrates the power of persistent advertising to achieve its goal.
The article notes widespread discussion of nominating conventions for city officers and public sentiment urging their use, while leaders hesitate and remain out of sight. It questions whether the people will push for conventions or yield to a small group’s opposition.
Illinois state news notes Greenville aims for a Carnegie library. Quincy's turfmen organize summer races at Baldwin Park. A Socialist ticket is nominated for the Decatur municipal election. Postmaster spot filled at Spankey after Bradley's resignation. Double tracking on Illinois Central Cairo to East St Louis begins for World's Fair traffic. East St Louis hosts SI Teachers meeting April 2–4 with about 1,500 teachers from 35 counties. Latter Day Saints to move headquarters from Quincy to Bloomington after Decatur conference. Clark County approves plans and funding for a new 365.0% courthouse replacing the one lost by fire. Greenville officials' salaries set at 31 per year. Coffeen miner Ambrose Cline hid $600 in an organ. it vanished. Doctor Quackenbusch faces new complaint. jailed in Clinton county. E A Anderson of Greenville invents heatful coal oil stove using stove pipe. Greenville Stove and Novelty Works forms to manufacture stoves. State railroad board orders 25 percent freight cut up to 150 miles, then equalize with neighboring states and revise classifications. Mattoon society reels as Coles county grand jury condemns prize card playing as gambling and urges its discontinuance.
Mrs Joe McGrath of 327 East 1st Street Hutchinson Kansas reports four years of use with Ballard's Horehound Syrup for her children's coughs and colds noting it best she has used. The syrup contains no opium and soothes throat and lung ailments faster than other remedies available at S Kingston's priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
The Call promotes a broad combination offer tailored for every farmer in the township, aiming to secure home delivery and favorable terms for agricultural needs and supplies. The campaign stresses accessibility and community reach to boost adoption.
The Washington Letter notes a Senate in special session expects early adjournment. A Panama Canal treaty vote is set for March 17 with Republicans and Democrats negotiating two amendments. Cuban treaty support is precarious. finance plans for the canal purchase are outlined and preparations for a western trip by President Roosevelt are discussed.
The greatest danger from colds and grip is pneumonia. With reasonable care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, danger is avoided. Tens of thousands say it prevents pneumonia. it cures cold or grip faster than other treatments and is pleasant and safe. For sale by S. Kingston.
Mrs. C Peterson of 625 Lake St Topeka Kansas praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup for fast cough and cold relief, noting its pleasing taste and satisfaction. Ad promoting 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes at S Kingston's also touts Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents, claiming health benefits. Local home news tease follows.
From The Weekly Bulletin dated Thursday March 21 1878 this item recaps events recorded twenty five years earlier in Troy. It notes local happenings and notable occurrences from that period as published in the old paper’s retrospective column.
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