Lewis and Clark Expedition Animals Observed and Pelts Collected
The excerpt notes shows Lewis and Clark encountering many species during the expedition including beaver badger gray wolf swift fox grizzly bears Audubon bighorn sheep mountain goats pack rats wolverines black tailed prairie dogs coyotes harbor seals white tailed jackrabbits Oregon bobcat Columbian black tailed deer thirteen lined ground squirrels and mule deer. They described habits and physical traits and collected pelts while attempting to send live specimens to President Jefferson.
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Keyes to challenge Obama for Illinois Senate seat
GOP Senator Peter Fitzgerald backs Keyes in a historic Illinois race against Barack Obama. Keyes, known for conservative views, will seek residency in Illinois to run after Ryan's withdrawal amid scandal. Obama leads fundraising and remains favorite. Keyes owes past campaign debts and taxes, plan uncertain.
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Delegates push security calm at GOP convention
State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld says big events will require lasting security measures amid fears of terrorism. Tracy Bost, wife of Rep. Mike Bost, notes the convention offers a rare opportunity and plans to attend despite concerns, asserting New York City is safest during convention week.
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Illinois Senate race prompts mixed reactions to Keyes bid
Local reaction splits along party lines as Alan Keyes seeks the Illinois Senate seat against Barack Obama. GOP leaders like Bill Alstat defend Keyes as a strong conservative, while critics say the party’s choice could alienate African American voters. U S Senator Dick Durbin calls the nomination a sign of extreme party influence and questions the state's readiness for out of state candidates.
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Meade recalls Olympic era and coaching impact on U S gymnasts
Meade, a coaching legend, reflects on his Olympic journey from Rome 1960 to Atlanta 1996. He recalls forming friendships with rival gymnasts, the evolving Olympic spirit, and how politics and protests shaped the Games from Tokyo to Munich. He remains active, attending national championships and meets.
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Inaccurate Dates Spotted in The Southern Illinoisan
The Accuracy Hotline prompts readers in Jackson County to report errors such as class start dates at Crab Orchard beginning August 17 with full day August 18 and teachers meeting August 16. The Sunday issue contained the incorrect information and the paper acknowledges the error.
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Texas storms trigger floods in Kendall County
The Associated Press reports scattered showers and thunderstorms across the East and Southwest on Sunday with heavy rain and flash floods in Kendall County Texas. Areas in Oklahoma and east central Florida issued flood warnings while the eastern Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic stayed dry.
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