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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
2
Readers vote for steam rail or electric line as town debates growth options including creamery, mine, and business advertising. Citizens urge publication of city council minutes while discussing road repairs and depots in East St. Louis and the need for open government.
The article argues that road taxes should be levied on all state property to balance city and rural funding. It notes cities bear greater property value for roads, while farmers pay a smaller share for country roads. State aid could mirror school funding, spreading costs to capitalists and large entities. Large cities should contribute more to rural road improvements.
A ruffle sewn on a petticoat creates a silk like sound and prompts readers to subscribe now to THE WEEKLY CALL. Subscription is paid and aims to relieve those who must cover bills.
A reader expresses appreciation for the home newspaper and commits to backing its welfare by funding a year of subscriptions. The note highlights loyalty to local journalism and the value of steady, community-focused reporting.
An ad offers free samples of Boschee's German Syrup to adults with cold chest lung throat troubles who visit S&S Kingston. Each person receives one bottle, not given to children without parental order. The print claims wide physician endorsement and that a 75 cent bottle will prove its value, with sales by dealers worldwide.
Local notice announces an entertainment at the opera house featuring drama panto mime music and song by the Sacred Heart League. Epworth Leagues of Troy st Jacob and Mt Zion plan a union meeting at M E church Tuesday evening with all invited.
Members of Neilson Lodge No 25 IC CF express heartfelt thanks to the singers and friends who kindly assisted in celebrating the 80th anniversary of their order by unanimous vote.
Highland public school pays its janitor 45 dollars per month. Ed Feutz of Highland named Live Stock Inspector at East St. Louis National Stock Yards. Glen Carbon depot of the C P and St road destroyed by fire. Rosa Payson, 69, commits suicide in Highland amid despondency. Levi Ballard shoots Pat Brown and Mrs Tilton at Collinsville. bound over to grand jury. Twenty five teams work on Perminal Railroad extension to Edwardesville Crossing toward Montgomery to serve Southern Illinois farming country.
Professor Mouton notes in ten years of travel meeting many users of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach ailments and constipation. He claims it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomachs. Sample bottle offered at S Kingston's. sold by dealers in civilized countries.
John Snider of Freed, W Va, reports his son regained ability to walk after using one and a half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm. He endorses it for rheumatism and notes availability from Kingston.
Formosa Black Jack Pin Oak and St Jacob offices seek correspondents. Apply at this office for submission and subscription details.
On and after March 27 1899 mails will close as follows for the West For the Kaat For East and West M W Powell P M 6 45am 12 24 pm on ad 8 45 am 6 00 pm
A terse editorial notes that virtually anything that draws attention can be marketed for profit. It argues effective advertising turns any observable trait or occurrence into a sales hook, urging readers to spot marketable angles in daily life.
The Temple Appeal, a semi monthly Chicago paper, promotes the WOMANS TEMPLE memorial for Francis Willard. Listed board members include Matilda B Carse Chicago Marion Dunham Iowa WCTU Annie Clarke Ohio WCTU Lucie B Tying Peoria 11, LA Hagans Elmhurst Ill, Evalyn Graham Newark Oh Caroline Woodward Nebraska and Dr Sarah Hack Stevenson Chicago with J H Eckles treasurer and former Nate Comptroller of Treasury now president of the National Commercial Bank of Chicago.
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