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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
2
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Platteville mining notes report waste gravel from zinc ore used to make cement bricks and ballast for railways. New quarrying sites in Montfort and Cuba City areas expand production. emis about Consolidated shaft updates and Platteville mail delivery changes. Local mines, stock exchanges, and new building blocks emerge as southwest Wisconsin diversifies.
Hoppe and Kleinhammer remove old frame buildings and plan a three story brick block on Main Street east of Roundtree Avenue. Ground floor stores, second floor offices, third floor leased to the Commercial Club. Cuba City and Platteville unite for a proud Fourth of July celebration and the Normal School band concerts draw large crowds and high praise.
Galesburg Illinois May 25 The fortieth annual encampment of the Illinois G A R closed selecting Decatur as next year s encampment The annual election of officers resulted Commander E H Buck Rock Island Senior vice commander Charles B Wilson Chicago Junior vice commander W B Ward Galesburg Department chaplain G R VanHorn Rockford Medical director Dr E P Murdock Chicago Assistant adjutant general Chas A Partridge Waukegan District delegate to national encampment G A Powellton Canton
Deputy Sheriff John Liddle of East Dubuque found a pearl valued at 200 dollars embedded in a clam shell while fishing in the Mississippi River. He resides in East Dubuque and serves the county.
A period ad promotes savings of 10 to 26 percent on groceries. It lists Dr Price's Baking Powder Libby’s products Armour’s Star meats Gold Dust and other brands with prices per unit, including coffee tea sugar and baking supplies. The tone is promotional with numerous item prices and discounts.
Several locals announce candidacies for Jo Daviess County offices subject to Republican primaries including county judge treasurer clerk and sheriff. Names include William Rippin James Leckley Edward Menzimer J C Williams and others. Also noted is a biennial meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in St Paul and a May rail fare sale by Chicago Great Western.
Daily Galena to Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Dubuque service listed with departure and arrival times. Through tickets and baggage check to dest. Free reclining chair cars on main lines and dining cars on vestibuled trains. Local agent details and connections to Madison Milwaukee and northern points. Dr Shoop Restorative Tablets advertised.
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