Harvest Hands Sought as North Dakota Wheat Rally Grows
Large harvest forecast across Dakota and Minnesota with unusually late season start. Des Moines to North Dakota routes offer wages from 2 to 5.50 a day for thousands of migrant workers. Descriptions note rust and smut damage limiting 10 to 15 percent of wheat. corn and oats crops reported robust. Hiring drives in Iowa and southern Canada mobilize 1,000 workers within days for the August departure.
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Dakota
Des Moines
North Dakota
South Dakota
Dakot
Canada
Burlington
Omaha
Davenport
Dubuque
Siowx City
North Dako
Iowa
Soldiers Reunion in Galena Aug 15 1905
The Old Soldiers and Sailors reunion in Galena on Tuesday August 15 1905 promises a large gathering. Joel M. Longenecker of Chicago will be the day’s orator with Gen. J. C. Smith and CLA Partridge representing the Illinois Department among other speakers. Headquarters in the Wathiee building, badges for veterans, and a street parade from Main to Cer Park with 2 PM exercises. May or Scheerer will deliver welcome, Galena Band and Deum Corps to provide music, and Rev. Olin Vain will be chaplain. Railroad rates within 74 miles apply. attendance expected high.
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de Daviess
Galen
Joel M. Longenecker
Chicago
J.C. Smith
Cla. Partridge
Ilinois
Galena
Welcomie
Hite
Stockton
Old Salle
Galena Cornet Band
Deum
Nevins Post Gar
Rookford
Clara J Stolid
China Beles
Galette
Olin
Friday Basketball Game Called Off in Dubuque
Iriday's game between the Dubuque Three Steam and Clinton organizers fell through after Dubuque manager Hines canceled. Clinton plans two games at Livingston and Galena matches schedule shifted to Thursday and Friday. Fans seek explanations as disputes over dating and venue ripple through local press and travel plans.
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Dubuque
Iriday
Hines
Clinton
Galenns
Iingstonsfield
Chicago
Galenas
Livingston
Galena
Timby
Ninky
Damages Awarded in Railroad Suit Between Bautsch and Wurtington
Justice Clark heard a Tuesday trial over damages from a fire blamed on a storm damaged engine. Frank Bautsch of Rive sued the Wurtington railroad for 1 0 0. The verdict favored the plaintiff for 95 50 in damages plus 10 in attorneys fees.
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Justice Clark
Wurtington ‘Railroad
Frank Bautsch
Rive
Sy Strom
Edence
Chik
Colorado trips from Chicago via Union Pacific and 7th Western
Travel deal advertised from Chicago to Colorado with return option for $20.00 each way, featuring two daily trains and a special GA guided journey. Departures cited include September 2 and a window August 10 to September 4, highlighting scenic tours and side trips with reservations through W. E Navis keen in Chicago.
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Colorado and Return
Chicago
Union Pacific
7th-Western Inc
G. A
Denver
Colorado
W. Ee Naviskeen
Unclear Streets Contract Shown in Dubuque Notice
An unsigned report mentions a Dubuque firm winning a contract to pave streets in Panama and Colon. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and appears to mix various unrelated items, including health remarks and odd names, making it difficult to extract coherent facts or dates.
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Dubuque
Panam Anid Colon
Fourty Thousand Phones In Merger Unites Independent Operators
The first annual convention of independent telephone operators in Missouri, meeting near Peoria, completed plans to consolidate toll lines and create a state wide organization. The merger aims to control over 10,000 phones and 2,500 miles of toll lines, challenging the Bell system with regional and national backing. James Hope of Cleveland attended with WR Conklin of Aurora. Officers include H R Conklin, Munford Savage, Cy EB Chandle, and S Hawkins. The state is divided into eleven districts with each to be represented by a district president.
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Mois Nloser
Peoria
Teslayather
Wits
Wehude
Thinovis
Gany i Edstertt
Bell Company
James Hope
Cleveland
National Association
WR. Conklin
Aurora
Ia Lion Ar
H.R. Couktin
Au ‘Oins
Munford Savage
Champaign
Chandle
Auport
Treasures
Clinton anniversary and early Iowa city lore described
A fragmented antiquated account recalls August 6 and 7, 1859 in Clinton celebrating city milestones from the first Lowa Lats sale to the Windsor House cornerstone. It notes river traffic, large excursions, and festival scenes with bonds parading through cornfields and plans for a Devils Lake excursion.
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Tatf Centiury
Lowa Central Hotel
Windsor House
Clinton
Teem Loven
Hlinois
Multon
Lowe
Novikvestert
Alton College
Mississippi
Bonds
Main Street turmoil shadows women’s peril, locals alarmed
A distorted notice describes fear and violence on a Main Street area, mentioning women in danger and police attention. Attendees at nearby stores report unsettling encounters as fears rise about attackers and threats to public safety.
Carload of Watermelons and Benefit Dance
A carload of watermelons will be disposed of to local buyers on Tuesday. A baseball benefit dance and concert will be held at Turner Hall with music by the Galena Harp Orchestra. Admission to the dance including concert will be 25 cents. The gallery will be open.
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Turner Hall
Galena Harp Orchestra
Adic
Sawing Off Poles Delays Main Street Paving Work
Central Union workers pried and sawed off utility poles on Main Street. Poles will be placed to the side to avoid interfering with brick paving, allowing crews to begin laying brick unimpeded.
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Central Union
Peleplc Ve
Galeia Harp Orchestra to Play at Elizabeth Dance Tonight
The Galeia Harp Orchestra left this afternoon for Elizabeth to perform at a dance this evening. The ensemble is a fine group and compares favorably with local orchestras. They are also scheduled to play at the baseball benefit dance tomorrow.
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Galeia Harp Orchestra
Elizabeth
Rainy Storm Brings Welcome Rain to Galena
A last evening storm swept over Galena with wind and rain. The cool air and steady rainfall pleased residents for sleeping and aided the crops, ending a warm spell and nourishing fields.
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Galena
Board of Education Meeting Recaps Routine Actions
A regular monthly Board of Education session was held Thursday evening. The agenda covered standard items with votes totaling two or more in reasonable amounts. The fuel committee was authorized to purchase fuel for the evening and winter. No other items outside the usual routine were transacted.
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Board of Education
Wis
Eminent Crevin Priest Vaurghir Newt Death in Wisconsin
Father Vaurghir Newt death reports from Galena to Janesville Wisconsin where Pather Vani is gravely ill and in danger of death after a sudden stroke this week. The priest had many friends in Galena from his earlier lecturing years and his illness is deeply regretted.
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T. Vangho
Galena
Janesville
Wis
Pather Vani
Ouiny
Knights Picnic At Camp Nineteen With Visiting Knights
A large group of Knights of Columbus and families traveled by river this morning for a day outing at Camp Nineteen. Visitors from Warren Cuba City and Apple River attended as the Sings Orchestra provided music for the event. The trip went down to the camp in Gear’s Ferry, promising a good time for all as the K of Ye were royal entertainers.
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Knights of Columbus
Warren
Cuba City
Apple River
Tan Sings
Pionieers
Will Firnish
Phil
Fire Overruns Barn in Severe Storm Night
A fierce blaze observed from the east side devastated a large barn during a strong storm. High winds scattered burning debris across the city as another fire was reported near Menanines. Local residents Gardner and Walnehi noted water and wind damage, while Charles Groves and a jury faced casualties in the chaos. Groves later died, with the scene recalling a crumpled wreck and a dramatic rescue attempt.
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Menanines
Heemer
Sista
Yellow fever crisis looms in New Orleans border traffic
The Louisiana state board of health may ask Governor Blanchard to mobilize troops to prevent traffic disruption between New Orleans and other areas. If civil authorities fail to control the chaos, military protection will be sought. The proclamation bans towns from denying entry to individuals with valid health certificates and restricts interference with steamships or trains while permitting fumigated mail and freight from infected zones.
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State Board of Health of
New Orleans
Blanchard
Louisiana
Persson
Local Social Roundup and Baseball Notes Abroad
Personal mentions include Mr and Mrs William Loop of Slllsburg visiting in the city and Ox Kraehmer hosting relatives in Se Mis CLTL. The Galent Harp Orchestra played a private dance in Elizabeth. District Attorney McGovern of Milwaukee visited Grant Tex and Hazel Green with G. Schmehl to inspect local wines. Clinton Herald notes Moriarty’s departure from the fast Independents and his prior stints with the Ideals and Wood stock.
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William Loop
Slllsburg
O. C. Kraehmer
Se Mis
CLTL
Fisher
I Lyda
Dubuque
Seiger
Frank Meyers
Apple Liver
Galent Harp Orchestra
Elizabeth
Savanna Journal
In Isurance
Mipamy
Chalton
Thesday
Eiseyhower
Breeport
Parsday
Peegport
McGovern
Milwaukee
Hazel Green
G. Sehmehl
Clinton Herald
Moriarty
Letra
Beni
Clinton
Mir
Freeport
Ehele
Lamigein
Artie
Death of Roy Annett on Adams Street
Roy Annett died at his Adams street home Tuesday at 5 30 pm from tuberculosis after a five week illness. The 1881 born Galena native and son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Annett worked as assistant bookkeeper at Viret National Bank. Knights of Pythias to conduct funeral arrangements with services at Green Wood Cemetery.
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Roy Annett
Adams Street
Thomas Annett
Annett
Glenn Hollow
Galena
Dixon
Illinois
Viret National Bank
Knights of Pythias
Galen
Willian
Howard
Ja, Matlack
Peano
Greenwood
Church Urges Modest Dress At St Basil’s Chicago Girls
At St Basil’s Roman Catholic Church in South Wagon Michigan Pastor Rev John O Rafferty announced after mass that sleeves rolled above the elbow by visiting girls from St Louis Chicago and elsewhere show disrespect to God and church. He asked wearers to roll sleeves down when entering the house of God. Aug 8.
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South Wagon
Michigan
St. Basil’s Roman Catholic
John O’rafferty
St. Louis
Chicago
God
No Wangings Por Sheriffs Session Disrupted by Hangings
Aug 8 St Paul Minnesota. Debates within the Interstate Sheriffs' Association session here are hindered by two planned hangings. One condemned man killed himself, the other requested a respite, removing a major convention entertainment feature. Quality smoke mentioned in a casual aside.
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St. Paul
Minn
Destructive hail strikes North Dakota towns
Reports from Grand Forks indicate a severe hail storm Monday night damaged Bottineau McHenry Rolette Pierce and Benson counties. Estimated losses top a million dollars in Bottineau with heavy damage believed across the region.
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Grand Forks
N.D
Bottineau
McHenry
Rolette
Pierce
Benson
Botineau
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