Troy Voices and Promises for Future Growth
A local paper argues for civic advancement in Troy, praising persistence and advertising, warns against risky experiments like municipal acetylene lighting, notes paper price rises and potential industrial moves, and urges the Anna council to offer land to lure the Illinois Central shops and the St. Louis, Troy & Eastern line.
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Troy
Wabash
Ind
Canin
Anna Council
Illinois Central
Centralia
St. Louis
Troy & Eastern
Thanksgiving Proclamation by McKinley sets Thanksgiving Day
President William McKinley declares Thursday November 30 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer. He urges religious observances across denominations, calls for a cessation of labor where possible, and asks for charity to the sick, needy, and poor. The proclamation emphasizes divine guidance and honors those who sacrificed their lives for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
William McKinley
United States
Shawneetown Declines as Ohio River Flood Strains Town
Edwardsville Intelligencer notes Shawneetown, once a historic hub rivaling early towns, is fading after a severe flood. Residents are leaving for Ridgeway, the courthouse may move there, and the town’s once vivid landmarks and institutions fade from memory.
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Shawneetown
Ohio River
Alexandria
United States
Ridgeway
Court House
Kaskaskia
Chicago
Layfayette
State Bank
John A. Logan
Col. Mulberry Sellers
Mark Twain
Old Court House
Logan
Ingersoll
Egyptian Obelisk: New Journal in Southern Illinois Style
A proposed 1900 launch introduces The Egyptian Obelisk, a compact 11 by 5 inch paper read down a single page with ads on the reverse. The format mimics a pencil tablet and features ancient Egyptian art, aiming to develop Southern Illinois literary wealth.
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Ilinois
Egypt
Britain mobilizes 50,000 to South Africa in 7000-mile voyage
Great Britain has drawn Europe’s gaze with plans to transport 50,000 soldiers to South Africa. The operation covers 7,000 miles, with troops, equipment, and supplies to be landed ready for war in roughly three weeks.
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Great Britain
Europe
South Africa
Widows of Veterans On Pension List Through Centuries
The article notes only four Revolutionary War widows remain on the pension list at Washington, but widows from the Civil War Spanish American and Filipino wars also appear. It suggests the number may grow under current law, extending pensions into the next century.
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Washington
Succeeding in Business in the Modern Era
Gro. BO Forrest reflects on how success in business evolved from 1840s methods to a rapid twentieth century pace. He argues advertising drives merchant success, as competition and consumer demand push quick action, with emphasis on progress and the need to advertise to thrive.
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Cna
Daniel Webster Speech Habit Highlighted by Repeated Synonyms
The passage notes Webster's tedious habit of groping for words, constantly trying antonyms before settling on a term. It frames his public speaking as a string of chosen synonyms and explains that printed versions omit the filler.
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Dannieel Webster
Haven
Notable Salary Differences and An Odd Nerve Fact
The piece lists daily salaries for public officials from Admiral Diwry to the chief justice, labeling these “fat offices.” It also explains the funny bone as a nerve near the elbow and ends with a quirky, handwritten letter closing.
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Apmiral Diwry
McKinley
House
Supreme Court
Postal Mail Closings and Uncalled Letters at Troy Post Office
On and after March 27 1899 mail will close as follows for the West OHS AM For the East 72:24 PM B45 AM 6:00 P. List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Troy postoffice Sept 11 1899.
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Troy
Minoia
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Minos
Trov
Pip
Tuck
Liberty
Edwardsville
Salmagundi
Gro
BO Forrest
Tim
M. F. Allwarter
Main & Market
Troy Exchange Bank
W. W
D. G. Jarvis
Bankers
Main Street
Troy, In
Postoffice Intelligence
M. W. Powell, P. M
Dr. King
Kingston
S. Kingston
Africa
C. G. Dennison
Vryburg
Bechuanaland
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