County politics and town growth boost Troy's prospects
The piece notes growing County politics, promises of development around the St Louis Troy and Walk-Hothe line, and new factory sites. It highlights Troy housing demand, attractors for outsiders, and a push toward prosperity through industrial employment and better town life. It cites Highland Union’s 20 page souvenir edition and a warning from Edwardsville Intelligencer about a 1893 thistle seed law to curb nuisances.
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St. Louis, Troy & Walk-Hothe
Missouri
Troy
Highland Union
Our Pretty Sister City
C. T. Kurtz
Highland Madison County Fair
Highland
Kurz
Man arrested for small town soap theft in Illinois
A man was arrested at Granite City on stealing a bar of soap worth about three cents. Denied a riverbath, he was jailed at Edwardsville. The Highland Journal notes his costly consequences and mocks his attempt at big crime, suggesting larger targets would have yielded similar punishment.
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Granite City
Edwardsville
The
Highland Journal
O’connor
Editor’s restraint on criticism keeps peace in town
The editor argues against retaliating when criticized publicly. He notes a paper cannot publish all it knows, or it would provoke strong reaction and cause people to leave town. He prefers goodwill toward men and self-restraint over sensational payback.
Washington Letter on annexation and crimes in Canada
Washington correspondent reports on armed maneuvers near Long Island Sound, General Miles plans, and Roosevelt’s consent. A Canadian official discusses annexation prospects and contrasts Canadian and U.S. justice systems. He cites homicide rates, elective offices, and the outcome of trials. Economic ties and lumber trade between the two nations are highlighted as potential gains.
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Washington, D. C
Long Island Sound
General Miles
Washington
G. A. R. Reunion
Miles
Philippine Islands
Europe
Roosevelt
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Red River
Mississippi
Man in Leesville Endures for 18 Miles for King's New Discovery
With family fearing death, W. J H Brown travels 18 miles to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for consumption asthma and lung troubles. He reports instant relief and nightly sleep after use. Cures claimed for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip. Bottles 50c and 1.00 at S. Kingaton's. Tur WEEKLY CALL 1.00 per year 52 papers less than 2c per week.
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Tur
Apples and crops highlight Franks week at local farm stalls
Miss Nellie Purviance showed apples from John Peddh’s O Fallon farm including a five on a single twig. Charles Wendler entered eight straw potatoes totaling 7 pounds 2 1 2 ounces. C F Edwards reported the finest corn sample yet. two ears of Farmers' Interest measured 13 inches. An ad notes Dr King’s New Life Pills cure for distressing pains with a testimonial from W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas. Rocky Mountain Tea ads claim strong life effects from S Kingstone.
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Nellie Purviance
John Peddh
O’fallon
Charles Wendler
Dr. King
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale, Tex
S. Kingston
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Michigan Line
Indianapolis
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Terre Haute
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Taylorville
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L. C. Keown
C. W. Hosto
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Thos. Hoch
Irene Farr
Hazel’ Crossman
E. P. Keshner
Buffalo Park
Colorado
St. Boniface
J. D. Metzter
Brussels
Democratic County Executive Committee
Collinsville
East Side
East Side Electric System
Leland Hotel
Minneapolis Journal
Sir Edward Arnold
O11 Trust
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Eeree
A. Heddergott
West Clay Street
Kinloch 13
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D. G. Jarvis
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Heinecke
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