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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
10
The Galena Tribune announces single copies and weekly prices, promising prompt delivery issues. It highlights a paid traveling mining editor with 25 years in the district and invites subscriptions to receive first hand mining news and sample illustrated copies by mail.
Highland Wis Aug 1 Special Charles C Mathey heads Galena Iron Works Co drew up plans for a 50 ton concentrator to be built at the Clark mine at once The mine has reportedly been purchased by Mineral Point men and a fair price was paid Also notices political party candidates announce runs for Jo Daviess County offices and three drill outfits for sale are listed by Joplin Machinery Renting Co
The text lists matchups for a week in August with games between Wausau and Galena on August 3, Maquoketa visiting Galena August 4 and 5, and the Leland Giants colored team playing August 7 and 8.
In a tight game Galena toppled Independence 9 to 6 as both teams pounded the ball. Galena hitters Lawrence, Friend and Hodson led with eighteen total hits while Mose led Independence with seventeen singles. Pitcher Parish outpitched LeMaster in key moments as Galena stole six bases and will meet Independence again today.
Business locals advertise clearing sale of parlor lamps to make room for new goods at Coatsworth's. Also promote Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 from Modern Pharmacal Co and various remedies sold by H N Hollander W K Kittoe and Siniger & Siniger. Office workers tied to desk featured with Rocky Mountain Tea promotion.
Notices seek buyers for mining lands leases and developed mines in the Illinois Wisconsin lead and zinc fields with references to Galena Rockford and Coatsworth. The ad promotes townsite information from E B Magill and urges investment opportunities in new railroad towns. Also advertised are medicines and a July sale at Coatsworths and a sale of John Dwyer’s High Street residence.
Store circular lists grocery bargains with numerous brands and items including sugar malted products, breakfast powders, canned goods, sauces, and household staples. Prices shown per unit or per can, with brands Libby McNeil Libby Presto and Mason jars called out. Items span sugar coffee beans mustard sardines ham and veal loaf among others.
Local shop offers Goons Base Balls bats gloves mitts masks and body protectors with prices from 0.5c to 7.50 and discounts on full uniforms. Agents for Spalding and Reach goods advertise extensive baseball equipment at lower prices.
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