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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
2
The item states that on Thursday September 12 1895 a notice was entered at the Troy Illinois post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter. The brief entry reflects routine postal procedures of the era.
A banking insider discusses farmer prosperity in the wake of the 1898 panic. He questions urban monetary advantage, silver demonetization, and a gold standard, asking if better prices for farm products depend on money supply and foreign demand. He argues the farmer’s welfare outweighs party success.
A discussion on the state flag law for public buildings expresses discontent about enforcing national colors daily. Proponents argue it honors liberty and patriotism, while critics claim respect only on holidays suffices. The piece urges daily display to instill pride.
The council discussed buying land outside the city for a new cemetery to replace the current graveyard on the main thoroughfare. Several sites were offered. action has stalled with fears of relocating existing graves and costs. A committee should negotiate the lowest price and secure a suitable site with drainage and distance from the city.
D W Fuller of Canajoharie New York says his family always uses Dr King's New Discovery and obtains the best results. G A Dykeman Druggist Catskill New York calls it the best cough remedy. he has used it for eight years with no failures. Trial bottles free at S Kingson’s drug store. regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar. La Pearl's railroad show will exhibit at Troy next Thursday afternoon and evening. Citizens urged to report nuisances like standing water by Thos Dawson's residence and Jno Deimling's meat shop to the board to prevent disease.
A Covington Kentucky business man reports a bizarre belief that hundreds conspired to hypnotize his wife. He claims a European hypnotist manipulated her, has visited several families and threatened lawsuits. He vows to spend $15000 to seek justice and has offered $50 per day for a watcher over his wife.
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