Aery Low Excursion Rates Via Illinois Central
Excursion tickets sold daily at Illinois Central ticket office in Galena to various resorts and destinations including St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Superior Ashland Clear Lake Cherokee Spirit Lake Storm Lake Waterloo Deadwood Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Hot Springs Salt Lake City Ogden with return validity until October 31, 1905. Agent T L McDermott lists rates and connections.
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Ilinois Central Ticket Office
Galena
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Waterloo
Iowa
Deadwood
BRS Ce
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Hot Spring
Salt Lake Tah
Ogden Utah
Illinois Central
T. L. McDermott
Agen
Joke of Ruby Bob s Present to Friend
The piece describes Robert Fitzsimmons as a rare wit in Philadelphia circles and recounts his mock gift to squash champ George Brooke. Fitzsimmons jokes about an owl to be sent, so Brooke can strike it with his squash and “hear the beggar hoot.”
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
George Brooke
Homer Davenport
Bob
Ideal Home For Sale In a Pleasant Location
Room house with bathroom and a large lot and lawn includes a barn. Located in a pleasant location. Inquire at the Tribune office.
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Tribune
Rich Lead District Near Scales Mound Promises Prosperity
Scales Mound Illinois in Jo Daviess County hosts promising lead fields within hours of Chicago. The Veta Grande Lead Mining Milling company near town has sunk shafts to 130 feet and spent about 40000 dollars. The Roxy Anne mine nearby is expanding to tackle water, with other firms like Magoonville and undeveloped land showing extensive past and potential ore.
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Scales Mound
Chicago
United States
Jo Daviess County
Ilinois
Illinois Central Railway
Veta Grande Lead Mining & Milling Company
Wisconsin Line
Old Blackleg
Roxy Anne
Magoonville Lead Mining Company
Illinois Central Railroad
Torpedoes and ancient gunpowder in world history
The article argues torpedoes are ancient devices, not modern inventions. It traces gunpowder origins to China and Greek fire to earlier armies, noting debates over who first developed gunpowder and describing early Chinese explosive use in defending Pianking against the Mongols.
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Marcus Graecus
China
Pianking
Colorado and Return Specials for G A R Encampment
From Chicago daily August 30 to September 4 special and regular trains to Denver for G A R Encampment. Low round trips from Chicago, through trains via Union Pacific and North Western lines. Special conducted trains September 2 leaving Chicago. through service from Denver. Includes side trips and hotel listings with full information available from W B Knisken, P T M, Chicago.
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Colorado and Return
Chicago
Union Pacific
North-Western Line
Denver
Deaver
Colorado
W. B. Kniskern
Locust Party Fails as Fly Humiliates Judge
The tale recounts Justice Dykman observing locusts with neighbors, until a fly fatally stings a locust as it emerges. The judge erupts in indignation blaming the fly for the mishap and apologizes for the insect’s behavior, as reported by the New York Tribune.
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Justice Dykman
New York Tribune
Very Low Rates to Richmond via North-Western Line
Excursion tickets will be sold Sept. 8 to 11 inclusive with favorable return limits on account of Farmers' National Congress. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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North-Western
Farmers’ National Congress
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Chicago and North- Western
Ba Y
Origin of the Word Adirondack from Mohawk Legend
The piece recounts a legend explaining the name Adirondack. It describes two hostile indigenous tribes, the Montagnais and Mohawks, with the Mohawks calling the Adiron dacks “tree eaters” and the term later applied to the mountains and North Woods.
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Adirondack
Great North
Lower St. Lawrence
Great North Woods
Adirondacks
Excursion Tickets to Big Badger Fair at Platteville
Reduced fare excursion tickets offered August 28 to September 1 via the North Western Line. Return travel allowed through September 2. Tickets obtainable from agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Platteville, Wis
Quality smoke leads to Lead Mine query
A terse line suggests seeking quality smoke for a Lead Mine project. The fragment hints at evaluating options or sources but provides no concrete actions, dates, or names. Further readable context is needed to confirm the event, place, or involved organizations.
Contentment vs Wealth Sparks Quiet Exchange
A philosopher cites contentment as superior to riches while Mr. Dustin Stax counters with a wry plan to have both. The brief dialogue centers on balancing satisfaction with wealth in a conversational tableau.
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Dustin Stax
County Sealed Bids for Coal and Wood in Galena
Sealed bids will be received at the county clerk’s office in Galena until Wednesday August 28 1905 at 10 o’clock A M to furnish 60 tons of hard egg coal for delivery at the court house and 35 cards of second growth dry oak wood for delivery at the county jail. The County Fuel Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Geo W Marfield John J Collins Henry Schliching.
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Galena
Court House
Geo. W. Marfield
John J. Collins
Very Low Rates to Chattanooga Tennessee Anniversary Excursion
Excur sion tickets sold September 14 to 16 with favorable return limits on account of the Battle of Chicamauga anniversary. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
White Seal flour questioned guarantee by H. C. Kucheman
Inquiries about the guarantee on White Seal flour are directed to H. C. Kucheman seeking assurance on the product.
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H. C. Kucheman
Praiie Queen Flour Endsorsed by Iowa Mill Claim
Praiie Queen flour is advertised as made from the finest wheat grown by the most complete mill in Iowa. The grocer guarantees every sack with a stated assurance.
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Iowa
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