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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1903
Page
2
The Troy city and community welcome a pressed brick plant with strong enthusiasm. A brick supply shortage, growing demand, and jobs signal major progress and upbuilding, while a flouring mill is urged as a further local industry to boost trade and welfare. Citizens vow support for this industrial advance and invite thorough investigation by all parties.
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana warns in an article that the northwest is an enduring agricultural region and that farming should be taught to youth. He notes farming is increasingly scientific, aided by federal agricultural research advancing methods beyond those used by previous generations.
An Indiana firm buys old walnut stumps across the country, now commanding high prices as they are veneering material for high grade furniture. Uglier stumps are valued more, while the stump from long felled trees can exceed the value of the trunk. The piece notes rising costs and a trend toward rural farming education and cooperation with schools to boost progress.
The record notes yearly complaints from Great Northwest farmers about crop waste due to lack of help. It states the government may need to offer a bounty on every farm hand that can be captured.
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress assembling an extraordinary session on Monday. The session is devoted exclusively to the reciprocity treaty with Cuba that prompted the extraordinary meeting.
Despite the war ending thirty eight years ago, seventy seven members of the upcoming Congress are veterans of the conflict. Among them forty seven served for the Union and thirty for the Confederacy.
St Louis fishermen reel in two massive catfish, one 204 pounds and another 112 pounds, likely contributing to a sudden Mississippi River fall report. The catch showcases exceptional sizes and highlights local fishing prowess.
Handsome brick blocks and imposing residences in Troy suggest promising future possibilities amid current development considerations and local planning. The article debates architectural visions and community impact, highlighting potential growth and investment in the town.
Agriculture experts seek to improve corn by de tasseling technique and anticipate correcting nature's mistakes in time.
The Washington letter reports Panama’s declaration of independence from Colombia, U S warships heading to the isthmus, and possible U S recognition or protectorate. It notes Republican gains in Ohio affecting Tom Johnson, Hearst’s influence, and debates over Roosevelt’s renomination amid race questions. Also covered are statehood efforts for NM, OK, AZ, and anticipated Senate action on the Manchuria accord with Russia and Japan, with focus on U S interests in Manchuria and relations with Russia.
A gown of thin chiffon velvet is described with crepe de Chine embroidery by Corticelli filo silk. Embroidery enriches costumes, shoulder drape, and bodice details. Advice suggests two suits for street wear, one plain with two skirts, while level of passementeries and metallic buttons rises.
An old era drug ad touts Dr King's New Wife Pills as a universal cure for ailments including dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation. The ad likens the product to a fountain of youth touching the cheek and promising youthfulness for 25 to 35 cents at Kingston's drug store.
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