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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
2
One year six months three months. Public copies and telephone Rowpyism mirror Troy’s boom. Citizens, disgusted by hoodlum activity, skip gatherings. A remedy must start at home through school, church, and press, with law applied if needed, even at the cost of family disgrace.
Saturday October 13 1900 reports Troy's westward expansion shift from residence to industrial zone. North and west lands await practical artisans as rail expansion spurs housing contracts and investment. Citizens urged unified municipal action, harmony, and active promotion to sustain growth and wealth for Trojans. Resurrection of Troy and Pray cited as turning points.
A newspaper exchange suggests the phonograph could replace tired or shy candidates in general elections. It notes the talking machine’s historic role in American politics and envisions a device that records audience reaction for the candidate to review, offering a depersonalized, relentless advocacy.
Kansas banks report deposits rising one third from a year ago with a 48 percent cash reserve, while farmers reportedly see little use for wheat crop returns. Minnesota uncovered a clever fraud in wolf bounty payments, with men raising wolves and selling offspring to the state for bounty.
Susan B. Anthony, veteran suffragist, lies on a bed of suffering at her Rochester home in her eightieth year. Doctors report no organic trouble and her condition is not considered dangerous, though she remains seriously ill.
The chrysanthemum-haired hero of the gridiron returns as press agents sharpen their pens for a yearly series arguing football is more brutal than boxing. It promises a cavalier campaign with odds skewed toward the Cavaliers.
It is regretted that the shirt waist discussion began too late to be included in either major party platform. The shirtwaist problem might have become the campaign's paramount issue if started earlier.
J F Shaw and Company promote a trolley network extending from New York to Philadelphia via Trenton with a circuit through Boston and Washington. Much of the right of way has already been secured.
A newspaper note praises the automobile for absolute cleanliness while acknowledging its many advantages over horse vehicles. It argues the primary appeal of the car is a lower price, which strengthens its case to riders and the public.
The text urges using any available influence to push the extension of the St. Louis, Troy & Eastern railway toward important eastern points in the near future, stressing that the time to act is now.
The piece notes that several recent experiences have overturned the belief that rogues stay outside the printing world. It claims the industry now has a figurative stuffed club, implying internal misdeeds or corruption among printers.
City authorities push to curb street performances in Gotham amid tension with vendors and public spaces. Officials argue for restrictions to control noise while musicians seek permits and fair access to public venues.
Entrepreneurs boost town activity by meting out enterprise and investment, drawing in customers and boosting local prestige. Their actions create jobs, attract attention, and foster reputations that translate into sustained growth and revenue for the community.
At this season hay fever sufferers are making their annual trek to the golden roa precincts, seeking relief amid the annual pollen peak and seasonal changes.
Hundreds of sea gulls were seen along the Illinois river Sunday drifting downstream as they followed a canal route from the lake likely seeking warmer climates. Locals note the unusual sight for the area and wonder if they return in spring. The 1900 State Fair ended financially, with the State Board of Agriculture needing to borrow funds to cover $20,000 in premiums.
Editor quips that locals come from local manufacturers, a tongue in cheek exchange revealing a newsroom sourcing quirk. The brief vignette highlights a small paper’s reliance on nearby producers for content ideas.
A reflection on how modern newspapers are produced from spruce wood to finished pages. The text traces tree harvesting, pulping, and paper making, then describes automated presses and machinery printing and folding the sheets without direct human handling.
The Belleville Advocate reports that within two days the Mississippi swept away the village of Kaskaskia, erasing the site of Illinois first white settlement and capital. Only scattered records and the Pope House remain, the latter being the first brick structure west of the Ohio and once home to Illinois' first legislative session.
The note invites readers to welcome a splendid half tone service on timely topics as the publication's feature and asks for hearty cooperation from the people, promising that results will speak for themselves with an energetic rallying cry.
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