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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1901
Page
3
Illinois debates a centennial celebration for 1909 or 1918 with advocates for dating from the start of Illinois as a separate territory. Proponents argue the centennial marks the territory’s independent era, while opponents favor the 1909 date tied to statehood against Indiana territory.
The St Louis Republic argues that better rural roads are essential for universal free mail delivery. It cites Mr Martin Dodge of Washington and notes decades of state highway legislation and a 1893 congressional appropriation of 33,000 for disseminating highway science.
The Office of Public Road Inquiries seeks expanded funding to build object-lesson roads in every state. It cites plans for tests and a Washington lab to evaluate local road materials and promote better, economical highways through education and research.
A stock company of $250000 capital formed in St Louis aims to protect local interests and curb lawlessness. It pledges profits to charity and urges similar associations in other towns. The group cites past failed efforts and hopes the twentieth century spirit will revive civic enterprise and yield abundant results.
A law defines a misdemeanor for acts that seriously injure property or person or disturb the public peace and decency, under which Most, an anarchist, was sentenced to one year in a New York penitentiary. The sole objection is that the sentence is too light.
A burglar broke into the house of a Newton newspaper man and stole a pocketbook containing 50 cents a safety pin a silver spoon a pair of cuff buttons and a cork screw. Editors say they do not appreciate banks or safe deposit vaults.
The St. Louis Republic asserts in under two years the City Beautiful will replace the City Neglected. The author wishes Troy could receive a similar transformation in moral, financial, and overall terms with equal confidence.
An exchange remarks that the small taxpayer in Illinois is in no way distressed by the report that 235 million dollars will be realized from the taxation of Chicago property that has heretofore paid but little of what has been due from it.
The passage notes Illinois centennial in 1909 and Chicago’s limited role, urging a grand ground breaking next spring for extensive Troy improvements, with a jingle highlighting local pride tied to land for sale.
A wry assessment notes that victory came quickly in battle but the real challenge was understanding the method. The remark attributes success to the force and strategy behind U.S. actions, underscoring the difficulty in tracing the exact steps to victory.
Eveerxierry remains a profound subject, but Troy and several nearby towns treat it with casual confluence in local discourse. The piece notes a contrast between seriousness of the issue and lighter community attitudes.
Illinois state brief listing Carbondale dry since November 1st Carlyle mid winter carnival agitation Jacksonville terminal station opened Oil struck near Canton at 210 feet while drilling for water Pallbearers union in Chicago adopts price scale Smallpox cases including Mayor in McLeansboro Prize baby show in Sparta Indictments of merchants for selling acid vinegar Revenue taxes for October total 62569.38 Jesse Peebles appointed master in chancery Macoupin County Death of James O Brien at 109 near Pana Fire at Cooksville nearly wiped out losses 50000 Supreme court orders paying deputies in Christian County miners strike claims 18000 Lease on cave near Red Bud for World’s Fair prep Electric road proposed East St Louis to cave Edwardsville Intelligencer reports Cynthia Prentice oldest woman in state dies at Utica aged 112 with large descendant tally
Hillsboro notes turn to winter as harvest ends and Thanksgiving nears. The piece portrays shortages and frugal living with farmers feeding calves and hogs as prices rise. It paints a rustic mood of seasonal prep, cold blasts, and household duties before winter.
Dick Divilbiss built Canton's growth through aggressive advertising and charity. He co led the firm Dave & Dick, boosting local business with bold ads and community generosity. His death leaves a $50,000 fortune and a $30,000 to $40,000 park, illustrating the impact of his methods. Canton’s population doubled during his twenty years of influence.
A city notice publishes the electric light rate schedule adopted by the council. Residential pricing uses tiered per light charges: first 10 lights at 17 cents, next 10 at 13 cents, third 10 at 9 cents, and each additional 5 cents per month, totaling 3.90 for thirty lights. Commercial lighting costs 30 cents per light monthly, with late hours charging 40 cents and all night lighting at 60 cents per light. No monthly bill under $1.
A reflective editorial notes a few naysayers in Ed wardsville who see only self serving gain while most citizens remain broad minded and committed to Christian helpfulness as the procession moves forward.
A Danville newspaper note urges citizens to apply the hammer only to genuinely financial projects and to consult for better governance in local business. The item cites weekly calls and a St. Louis Globe Democrat reference, hinting at broader editorial voices and costs.
The item advertises a two publication sale with The Weekly Call and the St. Louis Globe Democrat. It offers a one year subscription for a dollar fifty, highlighting a reduced price for combining prints from both titles.
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