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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
2
Master of human destinies am I the opportunity poem proclaims fame love and fortune await at every gate I penetrate cities deserts seas and palaces I knock unbidden wake the moment fate hour of fate follow me and reach every state those who doubt fail while seekers find success if they persevere. I answer not and return no more.
An editorial argues that vigorous public sound and scrutiny, including investigations like the Chicago packing houses, drive reforms. It cites historical precedents in America and Russia, stating noise helps expose abuses, yields long term benefits, and that those fearing it hide wrongdoing. Barry Bros. ad copy appears as a stray promotional insert in the text.
Local grocer promotes big savings on groceries with 10 to 25 percent discounts. Advertised items include Dr Price's Baking Powder Libby's products Royal and Arm and Hammer staples tea coffee sugar and dried fruit. Also listed are tobaccos sauces and cleaning powders with emphasis on first class groceries at low prices.
Affidavits published in the Courier Journal challenge the Lincoln birthplace location and say Abraham Lincoln was born in Washington County, Kentucky. The documents claim the birth cabin stood near Breechland, Washington County, before the Lincolns moved to Larue County.
A 19th century column offers kitchen tips for a potato souffle and scalloped potatoes with steps for mixing, baking, and serving in patty pans or shells. It also includes a facial eruption remedy, lifestyle counsel on mood control, a dietary note on digestion, and an ad for Dr Shoon’s Restorative and ladies' oxfords at Coatsworth's.
This notice advertises two patterns, waist No. 5484 and skirt No. 5357, in dark blue chiffon dress cloth with velvet trim. Describes sizes, yardage, and price ten cents each, with orders directed to the Pattern Department of the paper.
The Rateliff-Rothertithe tunnel under the Thames is planned to take five years to complete. It will run 6,883 feet long with an external diameter of 30 feet, featuring a 16 foot carriageway and two footways each four feet eight and a half inches wide. Upon completion there will be three tunnels beneath the Thames in London.
The Galena timetable lists West and North trains from Chicago via St Louis and Omaha routes, with connections at Dixon Mendota Normal LaSalle and St Paul Minneapolis. It notes seating, sleeping car reservations, and ticketing for routes to the United States and Canada, including passenger and freight services and agent contacts.
Passenger schedule shows trains from Galena to Madison and Milwaukee with arrival and departure times, plus connections at Madison to Eau Claire Duluth Superior St Paul Minneapolis and northern Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota points. It lists Milwaukee to Galena return times and Madison connections to Janesville Beloit Harvard Chicago with agent J MeIllinness for tickets.
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