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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
3
For years train robbery thrived in the United States with increasing hold ups. The Union Pacific Railroad has now resolved to exterminate these outlaws with a new plan. Mr Raine describes how the bandit belt is safeguarded and the likely far reaching results of the effort.
A historical panorama of Western outlawry and the Union Pacific response. It details the Hole-in-the-Wall region in Natrona County Wyoming and the Cassidy gang era, the rise of Tim Kellher and Rangers to harness safety on the Union Pacific line, and the decline of train robbery as railroads fortify with armed guards and rapid-response patrols. The narrative names Butch Cassidy, Kid Curry, Harvey Logan, and several lawmen including Joe La Fors, with emphasis on the Wheeler-Kellher era and the shift to high security on the rails.
The Rangers ride from Cheyenne to guard a 150 mile stretch between Medicine Row and Green River Wyoming. They use a plan with a mobile base and a parallel motorized train to pursue bandits reaching the line by night. Rangers and horses are selected for endurance and constant readiness to intercept suspicious characters along the bad lands and desert routes.
Boston Herald reports in Bennington Vermont and Dorchester District a hawk driven to shelter by coordinated crow assault. A crowd of about twenty crows harassed the hawk for over an hour as he fled across the sky and sought refuge in a thick evergreen before darkness allowed his escape.
A morose youth complains of a filthy winter and dislike of cold. The philosopher urges counting each day toward summer, teaching that outlook shapes feelings. The conversation ends with a gentle reminder to live in the future. Harper's Magazine item reflects pragmatic optimism.
A frenzied woman told Senator McLaurin she was lost inside the Capitol basement corridor. He politely directed her to the exit after asking her destination, then recalled a Mississippi woods tale about a lost lumber tian and a wandering camp, noting the irony.
An old man recalls his boyhood punishment by a razor-backed horse. After swapping a pig for a dog to prank a bag delivery, he is ordered to ride the dog back to the owner, fetch the pig, and return by midnight. The ordeal cured his mischief without a whip, as he endured bruising from the horse and a long, tireless ride.
A Pall Mall Gazette poem questions enduring myths and heroes. It casts doubt on Caesar Nero Bacon Shakespeare and Nelson while noting fading glories and fears critics may deny our past. It blends literary and historical figures to doubtingly challenge golden ages and enduring beliefs.
A reader named H M Gonzales of 1266 East Fifty Seventh Street sends a poem with a seafaring theme. The piece urges self rule and wisdom to avoid mutiny and reach one’s destination despite wind or tide. The verse appears in the Los Angeles Times.
An American resident in Holland says Queen Wilhelmina, though only 24, appears at least twenty years older. Previously plump and smiling, she now seems nervous and tense with a hard mouth. Prince Henry is described as tall and broad and gaining weight. The observer believes her melancholy stems from deep love for her husband.
The Kaffirs believe a woman is a household helper, tending huts and housework while men watch cattle. Marriage ages vary and young, attractive girls may wed older, wealthy men. A man’s chance with his chosen partner depends little on her preferences.
The Mordovinians in the middle Volga region of Russia, professed Christians, believe a deceased relative returns home forty days after burial. If the spirit does not visibly return, a kin person impersonates the deceased, wearing his clothes and claims to convey solemn messages from beyond the grave.
A short piece explains nail driving requires seven strokes for ordinary wood and twelve regular strokes plus two finishing laps for hardwood. It notes most people cannot accurately guess the number and emphasizes the carpenter’s technique.
A witty exchange notes that women may dismiss the idea that eating mutton reflects morals yet may fear vegetarianism will improve complexion. The cartoonish remark suggests social attitudes toward diet and appearance, with tongue in cheek commentary about butchers foreseeing changes in demand.
A Charlotte Observer quote recalls a traveler from years past who, after trying turpentine, described the pine trees in this region as skunt up to the limbs. The anecdote highlights regional slang and how outsiders perceive local forests.
A London sanitary inspector in a police court called a milkman one of the most artful men to deal with. He recalled a sister who, when she saw him, fell on her back and upended a whole milk supply in the street, illustrating the suspect practices.
Authors at Their Work notes Byron wrote most of Lara at the toilet table and prologue in a stage coach on opening Drury Lane. Moore produced Lallah Rookh in a snowbound cottage as an English winter raged outside.
A compact poem notes a feminine figure who dresses exquisitely to please the fastidious and fears an outrageous gaze. Bertha Randabaugh is referenced in Lippincott's magazine as a witty creature whose furtive stares provoke comment.
A four year old girl visiting a neighbor was asked if Mr Hutchingson is her sister's beau. She gave no reply, then at home she asked her sister Eva if Mr Hutchingson is her ribbon, revealing a playful misinterpretation of the question.
The excerpt notes a current mood of mutual distrust between men and women. It reflects women doubting men beyond visible actions and men reciprocating distrust toward women. The piece laments the situation as bad and sad with no clear blame assigned.
The New York Sun notes Americans spent as much on gems and jewelry last year as on pianos and other musical instruments, and more than three times as much as on sewing machines, highlighting shifting consumer priorities.
There are more than 540 agricultural societies spread across Sergia. They distribute modern machinery and implements to farmers, with a central office located in Belgrade.
A newly invented labor saving device, a darning machine, can cover a hole in ten minutes that a diligent woman could barely fill in an hour.
James McCardle of Jamaica Plain Massachusetts aged one hundred has received a pension since 1852 for service as a British soldier at sixpence a day.
A New York Herald punchline lampoons a woman’s Kia valued at fifty thousand dollars while contrasting with cheap lamb chops at seventy five cents per pound. The quip reflects vintage satire on consumer value and gendered commentary.
The article notes that ostrich farming in South Africa remains a highly profitable venture. It contrasts greetings in Japanese with the phrase moshi moshi and mentions a focus on business profitability in the sector.
A new method uses a platinum wire heated by electricity to burn through tree trunks. The wire cuts eight times faster than sawing, leaves little dust, and seals tissues to help preserve timber. It can also cut trees close to the ground, boosting efficiency and reducing waste.
Henry Dime, a Lambeth laborer, is charged with inebriety after claiming he is a member of the Froth Blowers Club. He says members curse when entering the club and that a shilling fine is imposed. He shows a membership card as the magistrate notes the payment of several shillings and fines the Froth Blower at six shillings.
The Sydney Bulletin recalls a decoy sheep nicknamed Billy living at a Sydney wharf. Billy led ships aboard and could demand beer, staying on a stool until served. Regulars at the wharf knew him well and teased him by making him drink. After a final spree, Billy's body was found floating in the bay.
The Hindoo trinity Brahm is described as three phases of the great god, not independent deities. Brahma embodies creation, Vishnu preservation, and Siva destruction with punishment of evil-doers. All three have wives.
J B Reid of Newton Center Mag s sends a bloodstained Confederate Testament found at Fort Fisher N C after its capture on Jan 15 1865. Fly leaf bears H A Sledge and a note that Chaplain McKinnon gifted it. Reid asks the Governor to present the book to H M Sledge of Tarboro N C. Raleigh correspondence Atlanta Constitution.
A young Orange Vermont woman is to have her half tone picture printed on an advertising circular that will reach millions worldwide in twenty five languages. The feature notes the rare broad circulation of her image beyond local circulation.
Prof Moliseh of Prague proposes photos can be taken by light from raw potatoes and hard boiled eggs after phosphorescent germs are artificially cultivated. This unusual claim suggests a cheap lighting method for early photography experiments and highlights a fringe science angle.
A collection of household advice on using milk to quell gasoline fumes baked potatoes digestion conditions for tuberculosis and bedroom climate cleaning windows with kerosene and water, plus tips on air quality and cleaning methods.
The article describes rug varieties from ordinary rag carpets to elaborate pieces using velvets sill dam asks tapestries and wools. It details Singapore lattice rag rugs as curtain drapery and notes soft dull shades. A suggested rug shows light gray body with pale green stripes and a deep green border at each end.
A compilation of practical tips on cleaning wool, preserving fruit, tempering glass containers, removing foreign objects, treating ink on sinew, and washing metals. Includes methods using flour, sugar, raw egg, tallow, ammonia, fresh lard, soap and water, and wet cooking soda for corns.
A readable collection of vintage breakfast recipes outlines batter proportions for breakfast gems, pancakes, crumpets, and gluten gems. It provides ingredient lists, mixing steps, and cooking guidance for oven and griddle methods, including milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, and syrup serving notes.
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