This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
2
Subscription rates listed per week per month and per year. Any subscriber who fails to receive the Galena Tribune regularly by mail or carrier may file a complaint at the office for prompt attention. Entered at Galena post office as second class matter on Saturday August 4 1906.
Broadhead Wisconsin August 3 tobacco crop never looked better. General rains have removed fears of drought and warm growing weather has pushed fields forward. Growers show better cultivation to achieve a high yield, though hail and storms threaten later. Outlook remains encouraging for a good Wisconsin crop this year.
John Bertrand of Webster Groves died from heart disease after a Chicago woman doctor sent herbal packages for correspondence treatment. Tea brewed from burdock and hayseed was used, cost $1.50 weekly, with funeral expenses projected at about $250. The case notes the doctor still practices by mail. Also listed is a 70 horsepower locomotive boiler for sale by Vinegar Hill Zinc Mining Co. in Hazel Green Wisconsin.
A series of Republican primary announcements list W H Shous William W Krape William Rippin James F Leckley John R Gilson Edward Menzimer J C Williams Robert Irwin A L Hathaway and others seeking county judge treasurer clerk and sheriff posts in Jo Daviess County Illinois. Also Joplin Machinery offers three drill outfits for sale.
A Washington postal order requires weighing and numbering all second class mail, creating schedules of package counts and weights by state. Post offices will record destinations and weights for six months, with sacks loaded by state for train delivery. The rule adds a distance rate alongside the existing pound rate and may affect future mail bid specifications.
William Bennett of Litchfield Minnesota was killed when a Rock Island passenger train struck him as he and two companions rested with heads on a rail between Rockford and Nora Junction. Bennett, 42, unmarried, was thrown several feet and suffered a fractured arm and internal injuries. He died a few hours later after being brought to Rockford. His body may be sent to Litchfield for burial.
excursion tickets to Chicago and return go on sale August 4 to 6 good to return August 15 and August 11 to 13 good to return August 22 fare for the round trip eight dollars T L McDermott agent
The August schedule lists Maquoketa at Galena, Leland Giants in colored league play at various towns, and Highland or Mineral Point meeting Fennimore. Galena adds players Kell and Duffy from Moline, while primary coverage notes a Millbrig basket picnic with music by the Galena Harp Orchestra and a ball game.
New York reports Sy Seymour refused to play until Cincinnati was included in the purchase money for his services. Bluffton beat Decatur 4 to 2 as Decatur quit the game in the fifth inning amid disputed calls. Bluffton leads series three games to one with about 2,000 spectators.
The Mineral Point market lists ore prices per ton and per 1000 for jack, lead, dry bone, and sulfur with Highland jack and lead bidding higher. Reports discuss Peacock strike at 93 feet revealing a thick body of jack, potential to surpass district mines if ore expands. Lilly and John Ross supply good and mixed ore. Liverpool mill construction. Hazel Patch work accelerates. miners scarce at 2 to 2.50 dollars daily. Also local ads for Coatsworth clearance sale, foot care products, and Dr Shoop Night Cure offered by W. K. Kittoe.
BASE BALL GOODS Base Balls to 1.25 Bats 1.00 Gloves 1.00 Mitts 0.10 to 7.50 Masks 0.10 to 3.00 Body Protectors 0.75 to 5.00 We carry everything in base ball supplies and our prices are much lower than elsewhere Agents for Spalding and Reach goods Special low prices on full outfits and uniforms AT COATSWORTB'S
An array of old advertisements touts Indian Corn Leaf for corn relief and a carpet and rug sale by Barry Bros. Also bids for cattle pasture and hay land to let, with general assurances of customer accommodation and price guarantees.
Local business section notes a clearing sale of parlor lamps at Coutaworths to make room for new stock. The ad promotes Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 from Modern Pharmacal Co sold by H N Hollander, and mentions late openings on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays for trading in. It also touts Dr Shoops Restorative from W K Kittoe and Tablet No 15 for sore throat from Modern Pharmacal Co sold by Siniger & Siniger.
The Chicago Great Western railway will sell homeseeker tickets to Minnesota North Dakota and Canadian northwest at about half rates on every Tuesday through the year. Apply via any Great Western agent or J F Elmer G P A St Paul Minn. state number in party and intended travel dates.
On Thursday August 9 the Chicago Northwestern Railway offers a cheap rate excursion to Devil's Lake Wisconsin. Remember the date and await further announcements. J. J. McGinnis.
On next Saturday Aug 4 we sell 22 pounds of granulated sugar for 1 with each dollar of groceries bought that day for cash only at Coatsworth's Department Store. Also offers on suspenders underwear tea and remedies from W K Kittoe and Siniger & Siniger with low prices on odds and ends in china dishes and more.
For sale the Conrad Genz estate including four lots a store building a large residence a livery barn and out buildings Contact C Genz Mining Lands and Mining Leases R A Bratton 135 Main Street Galena Illinois Also china ware at Coatsworths 98c per piece and blackberries at 1 3c per box with Coatsworths listing these items
Advertisement listing mining lands leases and developed mines in the Illinois Wisconsin lead and zinc region. Mentions Nelson J. Russell of Rockford and bank references in Galena or Rockford. Also notes Coatsworth clearing sale, life insurance rate offers via Hollister's Tea, and various local ads including a High Street residence for sale and new July Victor records at Coatsworth's.
J. H. Hellman, David Sheean, W. H. Stahl, T. J. Birmingham, F. J. Burrichter, A. J. Millhouge, Wm. Hurst, Geo. E. Mann, C. 8. Merrick appear in a dated community notice naming several residents and associates for an upcoming event or action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.