Illinois Guard Tops Western Militia in Efficiency
War Department experts report Illinois National Guard leads state militias in efficiency based on funding and performance. Illinois ranks first west of Pennsylvania, closely rivaling New York and Pennsylvania, with superior discipline and soldier-making quality despite limited funds. New equipment discussions include a forthcoming 38 inch rifle and potential early distribution if requested promptly.
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Illinois National Guard
Union
Commonwealths
War Department
Illinois
Pennsylvania
National Guard
New York
Pennsylva
Massachusetts
Inspector General’s Department
Army
Ilinois
West
National Guard of
Prairie State
Illirds
Illinois Guard
Adjutant General of
Woodman Picnic Dates Set After Freeport Convention
At the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Woodman picnic association meeting in Freeport on June 7, Rockford won a large majority to host next year’s event. Over a hundred delegates attended in City Hall. Mayor Dittmar welcomed, State Consul Reynolds praised Freeport hospitality, and Seitz's hall banquet followed by Harris orchestra. Dr. M. H. Cleary and W. Hansing represented Freeport.
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Northern Illinois and
Southern Wisconsin Picnic Association
Freeport
Chicago
Rockford
Woodman
Dittmar
Reynolds
Seitz’s Hall
Harris Orchestra
Association
M. H. Cleary
W. Hansing
Two Year Old Burned on Dodge Street Candy
George Feeley's two year old son William was badly burned Wednesday afternoon after his hands plunged into boiling molasses candy. His mother had set the pot aside to prevent burning. the child withdrew his hands, then touched his face, causing minor facial burns. Remedies were applied immediately and the pain subsided quickly.
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William Feeley
George Feeley
Dodge Street
Another Mining Firm Formed in Potosi
A new company named the Jackson Mining and Milling Co was organized in Potosi last week. It owns land to be mined, purchased from the estate of the late C M Jackson for 8500. Officers include W H Thomas president, W C Hymer VP, C J Ragatz secretary treasurer, with additional directors J Ragatz C W Craig James Scullen and W H Thomas.
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Potosi
Jackson Mining and Milling Co
C. M. Jackson
W.H. .Thomas
W. C. Hymer
C.J. Ragatz
W.H. Thomas
J. Ragatz
C. W. Craig
James Scullen
Garden Seeds Arrive as Spring Crops Anticipated
Garden seeds are now on sale across city stores as spring arrives amid cold, raw days. Dealers note that in a month or more farmers and gardeners will begin busy planting. This season features unusually many flower seed varieties with new introductions each year.
Death of 84-year-old Charles Reilly in quarry blast near Clark Street
Charles Reilly, father of Police Chief Thomas Reilly, suffered a severe quarry accident near his Clark Street home Tuesday when a blast destroyed his eyesight and cut his head. The 84-year-old was taken home in a semiconscious state and garners city sympathy.
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Charles Reilly
Thomas Reilly
Clark Street
Reilly
Dubuque
His Conscience Troubled Him
A Southeast End resident confessed a twelve year old theft of wood from a coal yard along a railroad line in Rockford. He said dire finances forced the stealing when he could not afford wood. He offered restitution to a former officer of the defunct company, settling a long unpaid bill to ease his conscience.
Elks Hold Election Of Officers In City Lodge
The Elks of this city held their regular election of officers on Wednesday for the upcoming year and followed with a banquet and toasts. The lodge, instituted December 1904, now has about sixty members and meets in rooms in the St. Louis Building. Elected officers include M. J. Dillon E R H. M. Stryker E L K John T. Wickler E L K 38 J Hughlett E L K A Kittoe secretary George Ei Mann treasurer Sidney Hawk ins Dr A Weirich C S Merrick trustees.
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Elks
Lodge of Elks
St. Louis
M. J. Dillon
E. R
H. M. Stryker
John T. Wickler
J. Hughlett
A. Kittoe
George Ei. Mann
Sidney Hawkins
A. Weirich
C. S. Merrick
Company Organized at Warren
The mines around Warren, previously hampered by water, will be worked to greater depths due to new mining methods. Warren lies 22 miles east of Galena, and the land between them appears as promising as any in the region, highlighting vast prospects in Galena area mines.
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Warren
Galena
Aged resident Gottlieb Cronmiller dies at home
Gottlieb Cronmiller aged 80 years died at his Spring street home at 2 o clock last Thursday after months of asthma. Born in Germany, he came to Galena in 1856 and lived here ever since. He never married and leaves no known relatives in this country. He was a respected elder whose passing will be mourned by many friends.
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Gottlieb Cronmiller
Spring Street
Mr. Cronmiller
Germany
Galena
Fire in Burrich Ter wholesale liquor building ends with no damage
A chimney fire broke out early last Thursday at the Burrich ter wholesale liquor house. The fire burned for several minutes in a threatening way before dying out without any damage. The fire department was not summoned. Snub Prince and Wife: Sikhs refused entry to the Golden Temple main gate for non Sikhs during the Prince and Princess of Wales visit to Amritsar, offering a side door instead, which was declined.
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Burrichter Wholesale
Prince and Princess of Wales
Amritsh
Punjab
Penalties of Riches Highlight a Caution on Wealth
A quotation attributed to John A. Howland warns that money serves as a medium of exchange until desire exceeds need. As wealth grows, the law of compensation imposes increasing payments and penalties for riches, underscoring caution about avarice.
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John A. Howland
Parasols and Sunshades in Courtroom Quip
An English judge notes a belief that a parasol and a sunshade are the same. The witness counters that a sunshade protects from the sun while a parasol is used to flirt.
Immense Sums for Charity in London’s Mayors
London Lord Mayors have raised over ten years more than 100 million dollars for charitable and benevolent purposes, reflecting robust fundraising by civic leaders and organizations across the city.
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London
Wind Roars as Blanding Train Stalls in Storm
A severe wind storm swept across the region causing a Burlington freight train near Blanding to stall for hours. The engine strained against the gale, pulling apart draw bars six times before the wind eased and the train resumed to Galena Junction. Other wind damage included a drill machine blown down at West Galena, a toppled tent, and scattered toppled trees around Tapley's sawmill. overall property loss was limited.
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Galena
Eternal Hills
Prairies
Burlington
Blanding
Galena Junction
Tapley
Menominee
Many Sites Offered for Carnegie Library Location
Reports street talk of six potential sites for the Carnegie library commission, but no site has yet been purchased. Board member David Sheean says several desirable plots are for sale, three with fixed prices and three without. The library directors will obtain all prices, meet, and decide once terms are known, likely within weeks.
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Carnegie Library
David Sheean
Sheean
Home Laundry and Kitchen Tips from Old Texts
Practical household advice covers washing woolen garments with soap and ammonia, soaking directions, brushing stubborn stains, and rinsing. cooking tips include clarifying rice and puddings. Also instructions on gilt frame cleaning, wood stain mixtures, rolling window screens, a pressed meat loaf recipe, and a honey gargle with eye wash uses.
Spring Garment Showings and Local Offers
Watch Coatsworths spring display of ten leading tailor line suits skirts silk waists and more. Get Cough and Cold Tablet No 4 from your druggist. Hollister's Tea purifies blood and body 35 cents. Mining land offer in New Diggings township 40 acres with mines on both sides. Colonist rail tickets at reduced rates to western states and Canada for Feb 15 to Apr 7.
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Coatsworth
Modern Pharmacal Co
H. N. Hollander
Hollister
Siniger & Siniger
New Diggings Township
Tribune
Chicago Great Western Railway
Alberta
Arizona
British Columbia
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
F. R. Mosier
Adams St
Chicago
Splendid bargain in a choice stock and dairy farm
320 acres of rich black loam soil in southern Minnesota with large buildings. Located 30 miles from the Iowa line in the corn clover and dairy region. Priced at 45.00 per acre with one third cash and the rest on easy terms. Contact Thomas E. Sime Merriam Park Minn owner.
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Minnesota
Iowa Line
Iowa
Illinois
Thomas E. Sime
Merriam Park
Minn
Practical Home Remedies From Period Cookery Notes
Useful tips on nourishing raw beef for frail souls and consumption patients. Fine chopped beef heated in hot water provides fast nourishment. Guidance on keeping potatoes white by adding milk to boiling water. Embroidered fabrics benefit from washing in tepid water with turpentine. Techniques for rendering granulated lard using raw potatoes.
Often the Case at Mrs. Chatterton's Party
Maude notes Mrs. Chatterton strained to please guests at a party, leaving attendees uneasy as the host worked hard to make everyone comfortable. The Chicago News reports the social scene with a hint of irony.
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Stella
Better Gone
Clubsky laments Plunger losses of reputation after remarks from a Detroit Free Press quote. a friend calls the change beneficial noting it was his most objectionable trait.
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Plunger
Clubsky
Detroit Free Press
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