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Fires Threaten Troy and Political Hopes Clash
The piece reflects on Troy’s fire risks and urges a strong volunteer fire company and engine. It notes political rearrangements in the district, possible special elections to fill vacancies after Senator Alord’s death, and calls for business efforts to attract foreign enterprises while warning of wasted fruit crops due to market shortages.
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Altgeld
Chas. Alord
Herb
Jess
Edwardsville
Tue Cauv
Troy