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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
2
A Newspaperman notes the paper’s growth plan and local aims. It reports on South African hostilities, the British stance, and the flag advertising law in Illinois. It mentions Passiby Dewey’s popularity and hints at Troy cemetery naming debate.
A woman was arrested in Indianapolis for wearing men's pants, a case highlighting gender clothing norms. Authorities cited local ordinances, sparking debate over dress code enforcement and women’s autonomy in public spaces.
A historic note predicts Troy will accelerate development after the railroad and mine, with an electric light plant poised as the next major improvement. The forecast emphasizes steady progress and growing infrastructure in the town.
Congressman elect Roberts of Utah fled and is facing charges for practicing polygamy. The National House may declare his seat vacant due to alleged law violations.
The few who opposed the purchase of the fire fighting apparatus were completely knocked off their feet Saturday evening when the test was made. If any opponents remain there is something wrong somewhere.
Embarrassed bridesmaids and a furious bride faced a surprising interruption last Sunday when a parrot at the ceremony began shouting a blast of laughter and singing. Amid talk of town welfare, residents urged civic upgrades including cisterns to improve fire protection and aid future rescues.
Citizens and business men of Troy push for forming a Business Men's League to advance local interests. They claim immediate organization would yield greater success than ever and its value to the community is immeasurable.
Dawson City Alaska launches a daily paper and urges the city council to enact a curfew. The editorial cites miles of business streets, solid buildings, good drainage, and sanitation, predicting helpful results as youths on the streets are drawn into mischief and undesirable company.
With graders arriving for the new railroad project, Troy is badly short of houses to rent. Several homes are already rented and the demand remains strong. There is not a vacant house in town, and builders are urged to invest as future vacancies are unlikely.
Israel Przshestrashelaky, born in Yugoslove, Souvalki Russia, living in Chicago six months, petitions circuit court to change his name to Israel Prestel. A local musician seeks to set the name to music, while the petitioner cites an uncle named Ludwig Vonwinklesteinhausengablausen as a name reference.
The city aims to form a first class fire company worthy of pride. Select men of good build and endurance from each ward who are ready to respond at all times. Organize the company so Troy will be heard from in the future.
A fragmentary reflection on virtue and vanity. It notes that sparing others from humiliation is good, boasting of no master is servile, and that people conceal faults. It touches on aging, memory, work ethic, economy, and polite morning conduct in concise, aphoristic lines.
A compact period note traces the seasons with vivid imagery. Summer features linen suits picnics vacations and circuses while autumn recalls pumpkins apples and fairs and winter highlights snow slush and holidays. The piece blends seasonal icons with rustic pleasures and local routines.
The fragment likens onion tears to the bitter tear of repentance and the gall of despair, stating the onion tear is the most galling. It uses a humorous, archaic tone to contrast emotional weeping with a culinary metaphor.
A compilation of sayings on friendship from varied authors. It discusses friendship as a measure of fortune, the changing loyalty of friends with times, and the value of honest critique. Notable references include Wordsworth, Ridic, War wick, Tully, Addison, Lady Blessington, and Feltham.
A quirky collection of cautions and maxims advising readers on behavior and judgment. From not borrowing on vanity to avoiding self talk, the piece critiques pride, silence, truthfulness, and personal responsibility with a humorous, earnest tone. It lampoons gullibility and prudence in everyday conduct.
The text offers concise reflections on virtue and faith, warning against hollow piety and urging sincere conduct. It contrasts service with sermonizing, stresses small deeds, and notes skepticism toward fashionable theology and outward dress as character indicators. It also cautions against ritual theatrics in worship.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best pain killer and healer for burns sores ulcers boils and skin eruptions including piles. Box price 25 cents with a cure guaranteed. Sold by Kingston Druggist. The ad ends with a charity quote noting true charity and a newspaper notice line.
Postoffice hours effective March 27 1899 set for west east and combined mail closings. List of uncalled letters at Troy postoffice dated Sept 11 1899 includes thanks to Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from W W Massingill Beaumont Texas. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches with a 25 cent price and a card case offer for 75 cents per 100 cards.
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