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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
2
A pasting of opinions urges Troy residents to support city improvement and public works. It calls for a telephone exchange, employment opportunities with living wages, and joint efforts between citizens and business leaders to elevate Troy. It notes local civic initiatives and the Edwardsville Fair supplement, urging timely Exhibit entries by October 10.
An editorial advocates assigning one school-age child per family as the official mail caller to fetch mail at intervals and restricting other children from office trips. It argues this would curb nuisance calls at noon or evening and reduce burden on post office clerks and mislaid mail by children, stressing parental responsibility.
A reflective piece extols advertising’s role in thriving towns like Highland, lauding printers ink and local merchants. It quotes editor lore, lampoons stingy buyers, notes harsh economic realities, and urges continued promotion and employment despite hard times.
Chicago Day at the Trans Mississippi Exposition stands out as a highlight among Omaha events with promises of notable activities and celebrations marking the special day.
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