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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
4
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure for coughs colds and grippe claiming relief in one day without head ringing unlike quinine sulphate. Sold in tablet form by A. Kington at 25 cents with money back guarantee.
A sweeping look at cycling culture from Paris to Johannesburg. Nobodies like Ed Klein and Fred Kinder picnic at Black Jack while Jefferson and English cyclist start a 6000 mile wheel journey. France taxes cycles at 2.25 yearly, Moscow reports 5000 wheelmen, and New York mail carriers adopt bikes amid poor roads.
Rain persists in St Jacob as Hochulus tends the sick list and May 29 closes the school with no picnic. Local activity includes demolition and rebuilding of Rhein Williams store, Wise rebuilding his residence, and Zuckweiler property sale for 700 dollars to Carl Schlerntein. Henry Bucherer and Paul Sohm supply freight runs. St Jacob Literary Society event garners near 40 dollars for the new park with help from McKendree College students and Marine Cornet Band.
A Pipestone plan proposes a city run stone pile and meal tickets system to deter begging. Tramps would work two hours for a meal, with tickets exchanged at the marshal office after the two hours. The idea, credited to City Attorney Evans, aims for humane work relief rather than punishment, relying on public support and avoidance of local host feeding.
A brief list notes marriage licenses issued the past week at Edwardsville. The article contrasts how different professions carry money, from crumbled wads to morocco pocketbooks, noting habits of bankers brokers and other groups.
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