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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
2
The nation mourns William McKinley after his assassination, praising his tact, domestic virtue, and democratic spirit. Allies and enemies alike honor his memory as foreign praise pours in, while reflecting on his place among America’s great leaders.
A solemn obituary lauds William McKinley as magnanimous in death and virtuous in life. It honors his patriotism, calls the nation to consecrate his memory, and urges children to remember the rewards of labor and goodness, foreseeing no similar figure.
A nationalist obituary of Theodore Roosevelt as the new president notes his youth boldness and outspoken honesty. It assesses his conduct, civil service reform past in Spanish American War and New York governorship, and urges fair, cautious judgment of his future leadership amid national sorrow.
Nine small pox cases linger in East St. Louis while 800 acres near Lorento draw an option. Nash ville’s Washington county jail is empty, Belle ville holds 125 prisoners. A 2600 pound coal lump led Pontiac’s Labor Day parade. McGrue Powell mill in Springfield destroyed by fire, $3000 loss. Belleville to gain rural free delivery, third contiguous to the city. Illinois fruit dominates Pan-American Exposition, Randolph county notable. Clinton Bliss named private secretary to Rep. Jett. Winstanley Park may be annexed to East St. Louis. Oct 8 vote set. Frank Parr killed near Chandlerville in logging accident. Paris Exposition honors W Young for fine apples. Springfield to host four interurban routes from Jacksonville Bloomington Decatur Cartville. Chester widow’s estate valued at $30,000 passes to Presbyterian church. Bond County Soldiers’ Reunion Oct 9 10 with 130th 54th and 3rd Inf. Mason to speak. Peoria Sugar Refining Plant shut permanently due to farmer indifference. Adam Dittmann of Stookey killed by cider press accident when engine belt fails.
The late President prepared a memorial address later adopted by clergy nationwide. In his final moments he expressed inward goodness and greatness by saying it is God's will, not ours, be done.
A humorous note suggests editors who have refused all subscription offers except cash may now accept a bushel of potatoes as payment, claiming it would satisfy more than wealth. The line mocks subscription pressures and highlights inexpensive barter as an alternative incentive.
The text questions whether the newly named president truly embodies the meaning of Theodore as gift of God, arguing the man is better described as a gift of cheatiny to the country. It frames the president as a controversial figure amid public discourse.
President McKinney was buried on September 19 1901 marking the twentieth anniversary of President Garfield's death.
A mutual burial association in Olney offers funeral expense coverage for members aged one to seventy five. Initiation is five cents under 15 and ten cents otherwise. Funeral allowances are fifty dollars for under 15 and one hundred dollars for older members. Assessments range seven to twelve cents by age. surplus funds go to a reserve and may skip future assessments when possible. Membership has reached about 500 with less than a month since organization. If you like Tur Catt, have it call.
Editor Catt presents Dr. Franklin's penny saved adage with cautions on savings. Readers urged to build homes via loans, avoid neglecting health and literacy, and value quality literature over mere stockpiling. Coin aims to foster prudent spending and long term value for families.
A reflective Footnotes style plea urges readers to uphold principles, accept responsibility, and resist deficit of faith. It counsels repentance and admonition for sinners, urging humility and self examination as the path to salvation.
A reflective piece argues envy and jealousy ruin happiness as people begrudge others achievements. It notes success in business, politics, or professions can disturb the envious, who lose sleep or morale over neighbors prospering. The author urges widening sympathy and offering support instead of harsh judgment.
There is plenty of work in every town for associations of business men. Towns are built. They do not grow. Any town, or city, where the business men are organized and active, will be increased in population, in trade, in wealth and in prosperity. Without organization less will be done. When business men believe the town in which they live is worth living in, they will advertise its advantage and increase its worth.
The St Louis papers publish pictures not only of officials but also of their wives aunts cousins and mothers in law asWorld’s Fair coverage expands two years before opening Lord help a suffering public
An ad notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets ease fullness after meals and belching, regulate bowels, priced 25 cents at Kingston. White's Cream Vermifuge is described as harmless, tonic, and restores rosy cheeks, also 25 cents at Kingston.
The notice touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a guaranteed external liniment that soothes itching and heals chronic cases where surgeons fail. It claims increased sales and cures, with bottles at 50 cents and tubes at 75 cents, sold by Kingston. It also advertises Ballara's Snow Liniment at 50 cents available at Kingston's.
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