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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
2
Frayed press voices condemn dishonest ads and shady practices as a rogue trader proverbially rots the trade. The text rails at exposed frauds while defending truthful exchanges and urging editors to curb dirty sheets and crooked business tactics.
New week Troy hosts the annual Madison County Sunday School Association convention with visitors from across the county. Attendees from various religious beliefs gather to boost Sunday school interest and leave a favorable impression of Troy and its people through generous hospitality.
The writer credits Providence for the United States success in the Spanish American War. Admiral Dewey's victory is hailed as a miracle achieved without loss of life. American casualties were smaller than the enemy's despite tropical campaigns. The Philippines war is viewed as a political issue, yet providence favors our heroes.
The article lists large and small pensions postwar, naming Mrs. Grant, Mr. Garfield, Mrs. Sheridan and many widows of Civil War generals with yearly sums from 1,200 to 5,000. It notes monthly pensions of 100 for several individuals and ends by praising John Wanamaker for his bold one year full page Philadelphia Record ad contract worth about a million and a half dollars.
A lady near Streator found a blotter message in her husband’s office that read backward or jumbled text revealing a hidden motive or betrayal. The source notes the lack of prior communication from the husband for years. The piece raises questions about intent and authenticity of the blotter message found.
A brief verse notes a girl measuring butter milk sugar and eggs with care, adding baking powder and baking for an hour, yet she regrets omitting flour. The line ends with a sly jab about brushing and investing in Troy dirt.
A collage of historic notes on tobacco discoveries and ancient furniture, paired with a German biologist’s eye patterns and aging Nordic churches. It also cites desert streams, faux proverbs, and a string of literary quotations from Disraeli, Ingelow, Arnold, Johnson, Hugo, Wycherley, and Ouida.
Public notice highlights Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat chest lung diseases. Proponents claim ten million free trial bottles given away and thousands cured. Local Kingston druggist offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 60 cents and one dollar, all bottles guaranteed or money back.
The Troy post office lists jetters remaining uncalled for as of September 11, 1899. Subscriptions are requested for The Weems versus UaLn.
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