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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
In World's Work, French Strother critiques Niagara Falls effects on railroads power and finance. He argues the falls serve an industrial monopoly siphoning 5 million horsepower, with no return to U S or New York for franchises, unlike Canada. He warns the public pocketbook is harmed.
Mary Crawford Fraser recalls a grand palace dinner where V English visitors and former Shogunate leaders dined. The emperor lifts his glass to Tokugawa, who warms with a brief glow, as the ruler honors the Shogun for surrendering power for Japan’s good.
A writer in Everybodys claims Swiss happiness stems from harmony, liberty, security, and tolerance. Observers note Swiss emigration is minimal. about 300,000 are abroad briefly, then return home. The typical Swiss rarely settles permanently outside Switzerland and often reconsiders if abroad.
In a tribute from the Troy Times on Col. H. G. Toler the late Wichita horseman, a Ken tuckian recalls his keen eye for horses and his influence on John R. Gentry and other famous steeds. A tailor boasted of a $4,500 trotter, but Toler noted the creature's questionable legs.
Public Opinion Against Him and a Tramp anecdote reveal social prejudice and humor. Uncle Eben jokes that accusations of prejudice reflect differences in perspective. A cyclist recalls a police rope obstacle, highlighting quirky country humor and everyday encounters.
The Rodden and Galena region reports social calls farm visits dental work and family news. Guests include Miss Mamie Cordes and Miss Josie McCormack. Lectures and churchgoing mingle with farming updates weather and livestock notes.
Dr. W R Fullerton of Dubuque aids local residents. J Schonoff injured in a run away. Wedding of Miss Anna Wilkins and Mr John Hoaffer at St Marys church with Rev Husser presiding. Reception at bride’s home, future home at Menominee station. Many local visits, funerals, and social events noted including a grand ball at the Kletts residence and ball game postponement due to weather.
Mrs. Bunker returned from Iowa after visiting relatives. Owen Lynch and Harvey Statham travel to Omaha for summer work. Crusoe Roush came back from Lanark. Frank Irish is the June 1 commencement speaker with music by the Galena Harp orchestra. Several locals attend Dubuque Conservatory of Music graduation. Sadie Hagie praised for success.
Elizabeth baseball team beat Hanover 10 to 8 in Galena with a disputed final score. Hanover junior team fell 15 to 13 to Elizabeth juniors here. Frost Sunday night caused damage to fruit. Several locals visited Galena and Chicago relatives while others attended games and events.
Revival meetings led by Rev. Griffin at the M. RE. church see limited attendance due to wet weather. Local business activity includes J. C. Matson stockpiling twenty thousand pounds of twine for shipments. The Reliance mine shows strong mineral finds with a shaft depth of 108 feet and promising crevice ore. Funeral services were held for John Winter, aged 66, with interment at Schopville cemetery.
Contractor Ives and a large crew began work Monday morning on the south approach of the bridge crossing the railroad on Franklin street. All materials are on site and the project will be vigorously pushed under Ives who is described as a hustler. Stockholders of the White Oak telephone line met Pitcher line officials at Berryman Walton's office Monday afternoon and reached an agreement connecting the lines for mutual benefit. Miss Jennie Jackson was in Galena Saturday.
Hanover residents anticipate attending the Fire Fighters event at Savanna Decoration Day. The town notes social visits, lectures, a local ball game, band performances, and a Presbyterian supper that raised about $55. Graduates, memorial services, and visits to relatives in Elizabeth, Freeport, Lyons, Davenport, and Chicago are also listed.
A discussion of Saustiem China highlights vast mineral and agricultural potential but notes absence of mills and modern infrastructure. The text points to cotton processing, metal extraction, and need for American machinery, electric plants, vehicles, and secure storage, suggesting strong trade prospects for the United States.
A collection of quips and dialogues from early 20th century newspapers. The excerpts reference marriage schemes with Cashtaker's daughter and suspicions about old men in Brad street's, plus shopgirl civility and a playful exchange about sleep and couples.
Weekly list shows Ladies' List Mrs. Hattie Pohlmann and Men's List names including Wm R Bow J P Harris Rev Marion Jackson Gordon McIntosh James Phillipps Fred Stinebrink Frank Zappio News-Democrat two letters Geo 8 Avery P M.
The piece outlines betel nut importance in Asia where one fifth of humanity chews it and it signals courtesy in greetings. It notes perceived health virtues, the areca palm trade, and that a bearing acre yields about 100 dollars yearly while 12 000 nuts normally cost under five dollars. It also mentions Tad ia importing over 0 000 000 pounds annually.
A Duluth built ore steamer, the August B. Wolvin, carries 12 500 tons with 32 hatches. It loads 10 245 tons in 90 minutes and unloads to the last pound in 4 1 2 hours. Modern rivals copy its speedy loading and unloading standards set for U S steel fleets.
A man plans to buy a barrel of apples at a produce shop but a nearby old farmer hints to inspect the middle. The buyer finds poor fruit there yet buys from another barrel, prompting the farmer to reveal the trick behind his judgment.
A man asks his tailor for a nearly invisible pocket hidden in the garment. He suggests a discreet place such as the hem or waistband. The tailor nods, noting the man is married, as reported by the New York Sun.
The piece recounts how a Marquette county hunter earned 54 dollars by burying meat and snow traps, with a clever wolf outsmarting the traps. It also tells of a L’Anse man who trained a female wolf to lure suitors, netting 175 dollars, amid a tale of treachery and tragedy.
The piece describes several patio types in California and Pasadena. It highlights the Hotel Coronado patio at Coronado Beach as possibly among the world’s largest with palms and tropical plants. It notes a three sided open court and a two sided open court with Moorish arches, tiling pavement, a central fountain, a garden, bougainvillea, and roses, all framing the mission house setting, where the owner enjoys winter days among flowers and lawn.
California growers report three tomato plants reaching 30 feet in three months from seeds. The vines grew to the top of a 20 foot relic, then extended to 30 feet while climbing backward. No special care or weather protection used. trunks measure about one and a half inches, foliage is dense. Large quantities of unusually large, flavorful tomatoes have been harvested from these plants.
A brief cartoonish exchange cites Higging as a clever financier and Biggs arguing he has never bested anyone for a Celtic stake. The line hints at a financial dispute or boastful claim without detailing events or names beyond the speakers.
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