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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1900
Page
2
The article notes the Business Men's Association is admitted as a good thing but the organizational movement lacks momentum. It highlights tempered enthusiasm and uncertain pace in building support and participation. The piece references local business leaders and public interest without detailing specific actions or dates.
The population of Illinois, announced Tuesday, stands at 4,821,550, up from 3,826,351 in 1890. This marks an increase of 995,199 people, or 26 percent.
A local editorial endorses the enter prise and progress movement, urging loyal Trojans to support the effort as it aims to move the town away from old routines and place it among the county’s leading communities.
Uncle Sam renews memory of the Sultan of Sulu over an old unsettled debt. Battleships Kentucky and Dixie will call, but diplomats warn the naval move may yield no result.
Congress is expected to pass a bill authorizing laying of the Pacific cable. Opposition from private interests wary of government ownership may block the plan. A suitable route has been surveyed mapped. The proposition now rests with Congress.
The Troy issue shifts from voluntary acts to necessity to keep pace. The town outgrows fogeyism as the current concern supersedes the back number, signaling a move toward a newer order.
Nebraska senator Thurston believes the army reorganization bill will pass in the coming session and that the Nicaraguan canal bill will clear in some form, likely diverging from the House version. He also doubts the ship subsidy bill’s prospects due to opposition.
The December 12 arrangements include a presidential reception for state and territorial governors, a joint congressional commemoration in the House, a military naval and civic parade with Gen Miles as chief marshal, and an evening grand reception in the Ast Gallery.
A London Times writer labels the war’s great blot as systematic horse starvation by the British. He blames excusable ignorance for failing to feed cavalry horses, causing hundreds of deaths and thousands of losses, and urges future wars ensure sufficient food for horses and mules to prevent such waste.
Information from Washington on Tuesday notes the 1900 census places Madison County at 64,694, enough to create a Recorder of Deeds post. The position, previously held by the Circuit Clerk, was anticipated by both parties as likely, with Republican Chris Kuennemann elected before the census arrived. The county has grown over 13,000 since 1890, attributed to the Tri-Cities. The new official will take office December 3, marking a milestone in Madison’s progress.
Cuaries H Hoytt, famed author of farce comedies, died at his New Hampshire home on Tuesday. He began as a newspaper paragraphist, then gained fame and fortune as a playwright. He served twice in the New Hampshire legislature.
A satirical look at perceptions of editors wealth and power in the newspaper trade. The piece mocks the idea that editors hoard fortunes while noting claims of potential wealth limits and the role of assistant editors and their modest pay. it hints at broader industry figures like a Western iron king as a parable.
Congress must tackle claims arising from the Philippine occupation including damages sought by the Eastern Extension Company, a British firm asserting a cable monopoly under a Spanish charter. The sole railroad on the islands seeks damages, and Japanese citizens detained during the bubonic plague scare in San Francisco will present unique claims.
An exchange quotes a standout graduate who dismisses lofty aims, says she values education for practical uses like grammar, shopping math, and household management. She lowers her ambitions to marrying an capable man who can defend the township, manage an 80 acre farm, and has no female relatives to boss the range.
It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern which is that afraid to be generous. The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colda, have given away over ten million trial bottles and have the satisfaction of knowing it has cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, bronchitis, la grippe and all throat, cheat and lung diseases are surely cured by it. Call on S. Kingston, Druggist, and get a free trial bottle. Regular size 50c. and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed.
A new display of musical instruments arrives at W. J. Vetters store featuring a range of guitars pianos and brass and stringed instruments to attract customers this season.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for headaches and nervous ailments claiming they purify blood and boost health. It notes a 25 cent price and money back guarantee not offered if not cured, with S Kingston druggist selling the product along with cigars and remedies.
The piece cites Syracuse Kansas editor I N Leeter who claims two years of eczema on his palms were cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It endorses arnica as a general remedy for eruptions and sores. Also promoting fresh oysters from F Kuntzmann and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by S Kingston.
To remove a troublesome cornu or bunion: soak in warm water, pare closely without blood, and apply Chamberlains Pain Balm twice daily rubbing five minutes each time. Wear a corn plaster for a few days to protect from shoe. Pain Balm also serves as a general liniment. For sale by S. Kingston.
If you suffer from drower ioes in the day time irritability of temper sleepless nights general debility headache and general want of tone of the system use Herbine You will get relief and finally a cure Price 60 cts at S Kingston's.
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