Lewis and Clark Journal Excerpt From 1804 1806
An edited passage from the Lewis and Clark journals describes a May 1804 to September 1806 scene arrival at a beaver-planting site with two French men, a fire loss, Kansas Nation buffalo hunting, a painted rock noted as Little Manitou Creek, York gathering greens, and scout cautions about potential Sauk or Osage conflict.
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Corps of Discovery
Kansas R
Plains
Little Manitou Creek
Painted Rock
York
Smarty Jones saga fuels Derby dream and racing hopes
The Belmont bid story centers on Roy Chapman owner John Servis trainer and jockey Stewart Elliott as Smarty Jones eyes a Triple Crown spot. Observers compare the drama to David versus Goliath with Philadelphia Park as base and echoes across Hoosier Park Fairmount Park and Keeneland.
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Maier
Roy Chapman
Smarty Jones
John Servis
Stewart Elliott
Kurt Becker
du Quoin State Fair
Keeneland
Philadelphia Park
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Smarty Jones eyed as Belmont Stakes favorite after Derby win
Belmont Stakes time is set as Smarty Jones aims to join history as a potential 12th Triple Crown winner. Analysts Maier Becker and others weigh his undefeated 6-0 Derby credentials, noting past Belmont shocks but conceding this year’s standout form and light racing schedule. They call him a special horse with a strong Derby and Preakness showing, though past horses loom as cautionary examples amid the hype.
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Maier
Smarty Jones
Michael Jordan
Becker
Murphysboro student wins $27,500 humanities and science scholarship
Brian Monahan, a Murphysboro High School junior, wins a $27,500 Tribute Award Scholarship for humanities and science. He created an interactive CD ROM of his book, shared with 1500 Key Clubs in seven states, Illinois and Iowa councils, and plans to major in business. He leads PLAY, a program to engage elementary students in healthy activities adopted by 44 district high schools with a goal of reaching 50,000 kids.
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Bart Sinks
Murphysboro
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Illinois
Iowa
Springfield
Discover
Chicago
Taste: Pizza Palace Cobden pizzeria wins awards
Cobden pizzeria Pizza Palace earns regional honors for its pies drawing praise for crust and inventive toppings. Local judges spotlight its consistent quality and distinctive take on classic favorites. Community fans celebrate the recognition and frequent visits.
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Pizza Palace
Cobden
Plea deal in juvenile murder case faces withdrawal review
Campanella warned the juvenile that a guilty verdict could send him to life in prison if the plea is not finalized. The defense argues the plea should be withdrawn and a new motion hearing set for June 16 to decide the state's withdrawal motion. The youth pleaded guilty in juvenile court earlier to murder and burglary and agreed to adult sentencing terms. the defense seeks to pause final signing as conflicts emerged. The case may move to adult court on all counts if the plea is vacated.
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Charles Stegmeyer
Stegmeyer
Stanton
Belleville
du Quoin
Adcock
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