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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
2
Washington state reports President nominates Ed ward Grimm for Ga lena postmaster. Friends extend congratulations as Grimm, longtime Gazette foreman, is praised for his thorough handling of duties. Retiring postmaster Avery receives thanks and best wishes.
Rev Mead Holmes D D died at his home 201 South First street Rockford Ill at 730 PM after heat prostration He came to Rockford in 1864 and served the city for forty two years Born December 11 1819 in New York City his life included civic engagement and a noted stance on art in the courthouse His passing was quiet and without pain at the end of a brief illness
A grocery list of canned foods and staples with prices per pound or per package. Items include meat cuts, ham, bacon, corn, cornflakes, tea, coffee, dried fruits, and laundry powder, with several prices noted in cents. The text reads like a mid century supermarket ad offering daily essentials.
The Ministerial association of Galena met to arrange hot weather vesper services at the old cemetery and Grant Park. English services alternate with German on Sundays, with a 6 pm schedule from July 18 through August 26. A portable organ is proposed to improve music.
Red Wing Minn June 19 William Bates a clam fisher found a pearl in a clam shell said to be the largest fresh water pearl. It weighs 86 grains and Bates estimates value around 10000 dollars. It shines with marble like luster. Bates and his wife had been very poor prior to this find.
A Detroit manager notes no formal league rule against stealing opposing signals, citing a famed Philadelphia era bureau run by Morgan Murphy. Stories recount how signals were read via glass, relayed to batters, and a grandstand setup that concealed signs, leading to dramatic in-game battles and strategic shifts across the National and American leagues.
A batch of campaign announcements for Illinois General Assembly and Jo Daviess County offices lists multiple candidates including W. H. Shohs William W. Krape and William Rippin who enter primaries. Also notices for county treasurer clerk sheriff and a wedding rings ad plus lost keys and an herbal product offer.
Call for bids by the Board of Library directors for the purchase and removal of a residence on Beach Street Newhall lots with bid rejection rights. Communications to Anna E Felt Secretary. Also an advertisement for Dr Shoop Green Salve promising quick relief for lips and skin and noting availability in 25 cent glass jars from W K Kittoe. Plus railroad homeseekers tickets and excursions to Minnesota North Dakota Canadian Northwest via Chicago Great Western and Chicago North Western lines with reduced rates on select Tuesdays.
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