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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
2
A compact, period tone column reflects on opportunity and judgment in Troy. It muses that success hinges on how one plays chances, cites Fate and strategy, plus a parsonage sign prank and marriage metaphors, urging continued progress and stake driving toward advancement.
An editorial argues for continued advertising during slow periods to spur purchase. It notes Peter McNally plans a 300 mile Boston to New York swim at ten miles daily over thirty days. It mentions the Louisiana Purchase Exposition stake at Forest Park and a growing Troy population driven by industry, plus a proposal for a Boys' Building at the 1903 World’s Fair demanding youth contributions for broader social benefit.
A quirky note invites fans who like Tae Cat to place a call for more information or playful interaction, signaling a lighthearted outreach. The item highlights fan engagement and a unique call-in prompt featuring Tae Cat.
The Washington letter argues Tolstoy's view that generals do not win battles applies to the Santiago victory. It discusses US wheat and corn, farming methods, and resource abundance, contrasting New England and Western ranches, urging thrift and smarter methods to preserve soil for future generations.
Mt Olive debates waterworks cost around 40000 dollars. Rushville farmer Charles Hall holds 15000 bushels of last year’s corn. Franklin creamery burned, losses about 2500 dollars. Vandalia’s S A Prater named Fayette master in chancery by Judge Farmer. Effingham arches to glow with electric lights for street fair.
A prompt invites readers to submit brief notes on local or general interest. Contributors should be concise about one hundred words, avoid personal attacks, and include full name for publication. The department seeks reader cooperation to make the feature engaging and informative.
In a reflective note Editor Cac publishes a personal reminiscence by S B Jarvis. Jarvis recalls childhood ambition to be president and emphasizes charity kindness and pragmatic faith as guiding principles. He links the golden rule to leadership and warns against neglecting fellow humans in a sermonlike appeal.
The New York Sun fashion editor offers a rhymed type illustration contrasting old fashioned skirts with today’s tight mummy style. The piece, widely copied, recalls sixties era Grandma and her looser attire while noting how modern girls clutch skirts tightly.
A teaser ad notes Ballard's Horehound Syrup offers a free and easy expectoration for hoarseness sore throat or breathing trouble. It cites doses priced at 25 and 50 cents and lists S Kingston as the seller. The piece appears amid a collection of home news in The Call.
An advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as destroying worms and correcting digestive disorders, priced 50 cts and sold by S. Kingston. It also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment claimed to give instant relief for bleeding burns bruises and cuts, priced 50 cts.
Blotches and excrescences are natural efforts to remove impediments. Herbine aids nature for clear skin free from imperfections. Price 50 cts, sold by S Kingston. To cure a cold in one day take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund if it fails. Grove’s signature on each box, 26q.
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