Farmers Busy as Harvest Nears Boosts Labor Demand in City
Merchants report dull business as farmers stay in fields for harvest. City residents take vacations, cutting urban labor supply while unskilled work and mining jobs persist at fair wages. Some mines may shut down soon near Hazel Green Benton and Platteville. Farmers seek help, offering up to 3 dollars a day for capable harvest hands. skilled farm laborers command higher wages but are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Green
Benton
Platteville
Galena
Drought Fears Grow as Dry Spell Hits Farmers
Farmers in the city report a pressing need for rain or crops will suffer. After a period of heavy rain leaving soil muddy, the present extreme dryness bakes the ground, hampering field work and boosting weed growth. Haying advances while crops, especially corn, feel the impact of unsettled weather. Also notice: odds and ends in china dishes sold at discount this week by J. W. Coatsworth & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coatsworth & Co
Zinc and Lead Prices Dip in Joplin Market Week
Joplin ore buyers report zinc prices up to 47 per ton with Webb City reaching 48, while lead sells around 72 to 76 per ton, closing near 72. Assay basis zinc stands at 42 to 45 per ton of 60 percent. Market outlook hints at weaker demand next week amid Fourth of July shutdowns. Weekly shipments total 3,800 tons with 3,500 tons in storage prior to sale.
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Joplin
Webb City
Missouri
Galena Enterprise
Aurora Es
Ray Oronogo
Spurgeon
Baxter Springs
Carthage
Sherwood
Neck City
Brent Ween Twener
Wedding of Mayme Ward and Robert King at Wheaton
Mayme Ward of Galena and Robert King of Elgin were married at 3 pm on Saturday July 7 in Wheaton. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos Ward of this city. The groom, a longtime Fosgate hotel barber in Elgin, and his bride are honeymooning here and will reside in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Ward
Robert King
Wheaton
Galena
Elgin
Thos. Ward
Fosgate
Freeport Y M C A Boys Complete Long Foot Tour
About fifteen Freeport Y M C A young men led by Prof Steele arrived to rest at the local association rooms after a months long hike that extended from Freeport to Monroe and La Crosse Wisconsin. They travel by foot through towns, sleep outdoors, and plan to reach Freeport later this week.
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Freeport Y. M. C. A
Freeport
Prof Steele
Dubuque
Monroe
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Market Report from Chicago Live Stock Prices
Chicago July 10 cattle receipts 4,500 with steady prices across grades. Good to fancy steers 5.70 to 6.26, cows and heifers 3.75 to 5.35, yearlings 4.50 to 6.60, feeders 4.00 to 4.50, stockers 3.50 to 4.26, pigs 5.25 to 6.85, hogs steady with various grade ranges. Also ad for wall paper remnants and jelly glasses at Coatsworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Studies Dairy Cattle Shows One Cow Profitable as Nineteen
Illinois study by J W Fraser analyzes fifty three dairy herds to show large profit gaps. Best three herds yielded about 44.2 dollars per cow while poorest three produced 2.25 dollars. The report urges weighing milk and testing butterfat to identify and replace low performers.
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J. W. Fraser
Dairy Department
Illinois University At
Urbana, Ill
Jo Daviess County
Timois
Illinois
Savanna Lady Dies After Sudden Illness
Mrs. John M. Boothby, a respected Savanna resident, died suddenly Saturday afternoon after a drive home with her husband. They stopped at Tennyson Shepard’s home. Mrs. Boothby became unconscious at the gate and died almost instantly despite a physician’s arrival.
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John M. Boothby
Boothby
Tennyson Shepard
Blewett Prospects Black Jack at Hewett Farm
William H Blewett reports a promising run of black jack on his Hewett Farm near the city. He plans to install machinery soon to develop the prospect and believes deeper sinking may reveal a larger ore body. Edw Martin of Scales Mound visited the city on business.
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Hewett
William H. Blewett
Edw
Martin
Scales Mound
Dogs Are Numerous Through Streets of Galena
Dogs have become a nuisance in Galena with crowds clogging streets and hindering passage. Census figures long ago listed about seventeen dogs, but recent observations show many more. A citizen proposed appointing a dog catcher and licensing all dogs to curb the growing population as the mad dog season approaches, causing concern.
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Galena
Franklin Street
British Navy Drops American Meat Supply in Favor of Australian Ports
London reports that a British Atlantic fleet ship refused American tinned meats during maneuvers. The Admiralty orders ships to use Australia or Argentine brands and return remaining American stock to ritualling yards. Churchill informs Redmond that New South Wales enforces strict slaughter and canning rules with prison penalties for breaches and disease.
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London
Admiralty
Australia
Winston Spencer Churchill
William Redmond
East
Clare
New South Wales
Admiral Berestvensky Acquitted After War Cohesion Trial
St Petersburg July 10 the military court acquitted Admiral Berestvensky of surrendering to the Japanese during the late war. He was charged with cowardice and failure to defend. The court ruled he lacked proper support and his defense was inadequate, justifying surrender. Four torpedo boat officers were condemned to be shot for cowardice but with recommendation for commutation.
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St. Petersburg
Admiral Berestvensky
Japan
Dedevisen
Lena Star Lauds Judge Hodson at Galenal Fourth
The Lena Star reports the Fourth of July parade proceeding through the business district to the camp ground where Judge Hodson delivered an extended, praised address. He discussed day’s questions, trusts, the interstate commerce law, and supported a general law to curb conditions. The speech drew close attention and many favorable comments. Also advertised are a Turnpike farm for sale with an elegant house and zinc mining prospects, and children's go carts and baby carriages at Coatsworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Star
Galenal
Hodson
Jo Daviess Board Of Review Probes Unassessed Property
The Jo Daviess county board of review met to examine taxes on property owners in the county. Chairman P. M. Tiffany and members 8. W. Stanton and Henry Cogan led discussions of unassessed assets, noting $416,000 in such property last year and promising further disclosures as they review wealth and asset reporting by residents.
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Jo Daviess
Board of Review
Lanark Boy Climbs Water Tower For Air Bath
In Lanark on July 10 Ralph Whitmar, an 11 or 12 year old, climbed to the top of the water tower, stripped, and dived into the 100 foot above ground tank. He swam in the drinking water, prompting the waterworks to empty the tank and flood nearby streets. townsfolk reacted with mixed alarm and amusement.
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Lanark
Lanark, Sr
Ralph Whitmar
Ralph
Terra Firma
Platteville Man Sentenced After Revolver Threat
Platteville, Wis. man Pat Scully, arrested for intoxication in Dubuque Ia, threatened Officer Williams and was forced into a cell at gunpoint. He caused disturbances and received a ten day jail sentence.
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Pat Scully
Dubuque
Platteville
Wis
Williams
Scully
Kings Daughters At Hanover Eight Members Enjoy Pleasure
The Kings Daughters club organized a day trip to Hanover with eight members touring for picnicking and visiting. Other items note Patrick Dally's recovery from illness at Park Hotel and several locals traveling to Dubuque Chicago and Camp 19 for visits and leisure.
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Hanover
Weeds Getting Rank Along Galena River Banks
Obnoxious weeds grow rank along the Galena river banks and near railroad yards. Burdock and other undesirable plants are widespread, especially on public grounds. In severe areas weeds are maturing seeds and will yield a larger crop next year if not cut before ripening.
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Galena
Survey Minding Region Opens Lead and Zinc Survey
The state of Illinois begins a northern lead and zinc field survey with M Scheflow of Elgin and M J Predee of St Louis directing a party. They will map every mine and prospect from the state line southward, a multi month effort, producing charts for Galena and Dayless county.
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Finois
Illinois
Galena
Dayless County
M. Scheflow
Elgin
M. J. Predee
St. Louis
Geological Department of the State
Geological Department of
Wisconsin
Grant County
Ilinois
Knight of the Grip to Gather at Norfolk for 1907 Convention
Norfolk notes the Traveler's Protective Association of America plans its largest annual convention at the Jamestown exposition in 1907. Col George W. Smith of St Louis leads the push for a dedicated T P A building to serve as headquarters and a social club for visiting traveling men. The convention is set for May or June with a special T P A day to be arranged once dates are fixed.
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Knight of the Grip
Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition
Traveler's Protective Association of America
Exposition Convention Hall
Union
Lana
Col. Geo. W. Smith
St. Louis
National Board of Directors
Guy, Folk
Missouri
T. P.A
Maniac Operation Fails. Bennett Fights for Life at Waterloo
Claude Bennett aged 26 formerly of this city lies critically ill at his Waterloo home after an unsuccessful appendectomy. A telegram states physicians express little hope for recovery as Bennett’s grandmother Mrs E V Bennett travels to be at his bedside. Bennett once served as city editor of the Waterloo Times-Tribune before moving fourteen years ago. Local notes mention J C Brant from Hazel Green, A Trudgin from Scales Mound, H R Nelson of Lena, and Stella Fischer’s serious injuries from a recent runaway accident in Waterloo.
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Maude Bennett
Waterloo
Claude Bennett
Yea‘terday
E. V. Bennett
Bennett
Waterloo Times-Tribune
J. C. Brant
Hazel Green
A. Trudgiin
Scales Mound
H. R. Nelson
Lena
Stella Fischer
Despondent Nora Farmer’s Third Suicide Attempt
William Lincoln, 45, a once-prominent Nora farmer, attempted suicide three times in one morning by ingesting morphine. Despondency from family troubles and heavy drinking followed his wife’s alleged infidelity, leading to loss of farm and decline. his 80-year-old father sought help as Lincoln was saved by Dr. Bacham.
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William Lincoln
Nora
Lincoln
Willam Lincoln
Bacham
Show Attracts Hundreds At Tana's Galena Engagement
A full house last night filled the tent seating nearly a thousand at Tana's week long show in Galena. The program features top actors and moral entertainment with nightly changes including an aerobatic net said to surpass anything previously seen locally.
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Tana
Galena
Fink Undergoes Critical Operation at St Marys Hospital
E G Fink of this city underwent a critical operation at St Marys Hospital at 2 this afternoon performed by Dr Hoffman assisted by a Dubuque physician. The operation was successful and recovery is hoped to be rapid. Also notes a real estate sale of the Conrad Genz estate in Hazel Green Wis and a local sale on Chinese china dishes at Coatsworths. The M C A boys and First Presbyterian choir boys played a three ball game at the fair grounds yesterday with the choir boys winning 9 to 4 in a clean, exciting match.
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E.G. Fink
Mary's Hospital
E. G. Fink
St. Mary's Hospital
Hoffman
Dubuque
Fink
Coataworth’s
M.C. A
First Presbyterian Church
Fair Grounds
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County Board OF Review
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