Chicago and Northwestern Rail Time Table Digest
A partial timetable lists trains going west and east with arrival and departure times for Chicago and Northwestern routes. It notes freight and passenger services including No. 38, No. 6 Overland, No. 4 Chicago Special, No. 3 Pacific Ex, No. 15 Fast Mail, and No. 5 Colorado Special with varied daily times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Expecen
Ea Uentic
Overland Lim
Chicago
Overland
Pacific
Carroll
Colorado Special
A Sick Locomotive Described by a Prairie Writer
Frank J. Stillman of the Jefferson Bee uses a vivid letter to compare the power and drama of Iowa’s Northwestern fast expresses with a sick locomotive. He recounts a 8:45 train at Ogden slowed by low steam, leaking, and forced draught as crew struggle to move the engine toward Boone before it is taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Stillman
Jefferson Bee
Iowa
Northwestern
Ogden
Moingoaa
Boone
Madrid Crisis Ends as Felix Robert Cuts Off Mustache
London correspondent reports Madrid's upheaval over M. Felix Robert a Frenchman who planned to appear as a toreador. After a citywide debate at the Hotel Anglais he agreed to shave his mustache before entering the bull ring ending the crisis and restoring calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Mail and Express
Madrid
Cuba
Philippines
Calle de Sevilla
Hotel Anglais
M. Felix Robert
Morality row over editor and street parade fashion
In Culbertson Nebraska Eva the piece imagines ladies strolling in high hemlines and mocks a local editor who might parade in similar silk underwear to expose hypocrisy. The sharp aside uses humor to critique public decency debates in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
Neb
Eva
Electric Bitters credited with saving life in Philadelphia
John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness in Philadelphia. He describes severe jaundice and weakness, three doctors giving up, then using Electric Bitters for three weeks. He says the first bottle brought improvement and credits the remedy with his recovery, urging others to try it. Bottles priced at 50 cents at L. M. Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
L. M. Bosworth
Exceptionally Low Rates to Pittsburg Via the North-Western Line
Excursion tickets sold at greatly reduced rates from all stations July 31 and August 1 limited to August 31 1899 on account of Annual Y P C U United Presbyterian Church. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry. 13 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago
United Presbyterian Church
Chicago & North-Western
Annual Meet reduced fare sale via North Western Line
Reduced rail fares from Iowa stations July 25 to 27, valid through July 28, for the Annual Meet. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Limited time offer for travelers to the event.
Wonders of Electroid Discovered by Austrian Engineer
Francis Rychnowski of Lemburg Austria reports a new substance named electroid produced by a dedicated apparatus. It emits a refreshing scent and breeze, enhances plant growth and flower bud opening, suppresses microbes, and affects solids and photographic plates despite barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Rychnowski
Lemburg
Austria
London
Mr. Rychnowski
Commission
Uncanny figures and a puzzling fruit sale
A discussion on the odd properties of numbers and a classic puzzle about two men selling oranges. One earns 25 pence by mixed pricing while the other, at five for two pence, gains 24 pence, illustrating how numbers can appear to behave strangely.
Local Officeholder Promises Mass Support in Nearby Vote
A Washington Star quote shows an office holder asserting the American masses in his locality cannot be trusted to think through problems and will vote for him, citing years of local support as proof. The remark underscores confidence in entrenched political backing and mass conformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Palace
Iowat
Washington Star
A Tough Lot Bundles Kindling From Mystery Item
In Cleveland a buyer complains about an odd purchase exclaiming that what was sold wasn’t asparagus. The seller admits uncertainty but confirms the item is being used as bundled kindling wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
My Face Is My Fortune And He Prefers Figures
A sharp exchange unfolds between a mercenary woman who values her looks and a man who dismisses appearances, asserting he values numbers and profits over beauty in a tense interaction.
New Day Train to St Paul and Minneapolis on Northwestern Line
Daily departures from Des Moines at 9:00 a m except Sundays. Ames at 10:30 a m. Arrives St Paul via Elmore 7:45 p m and Minneapolis 8:15 p m. Return from Minneapolis 7:10 a m except Sunday, St Paul 7:40 a m via Elmore, Ames 5:00 p m, Des Moines 6:15 p m. Vestibuled coaches run through entire route without change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Chicago
Dak
Desm
Desee Reece
Cosica Banks
Psgr
Ames & DM
Jewell
Ames
Boone, Carroll, Missouri
Omane
Coast Connection
G. W. Rogers
Des Moines
Peru
Afton Junction
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Sun
Kansas City
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Sun Bse
Northwestern
St. Paul
Elmore
Minneapolis
Excursion Tickets for Greater American Exposition
Excursion tickets to the Greater American Exposition in Omaha Nebraska are offered at reduced rates until October 31 1800. Tickets are valid from stations on specified dates and subject to rates dates of sale and limits apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
North Western Line Excursion Tickets For July August
Excursion tickets on the North-Western Line from Iowa stations at one fare round trip for July 21 and August 1 and Des Moines arrivals before noon August 2, valid through August 3 for Republican State Convention. South Dakota rates for Educational Association meeting August 2–4 with Sioux City arrivals August 1. Dixon Illinois event July 25 to Aug 8 via North-Western Line within 200 miles. Apply to Chicago & North-Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago & North-Western
South Dakota
South Dakota Educational Association
Sioux City
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Dixon, Ill
North-Western Line
Homeseekers Tickets Offered By Chicago Great Western
On June 20 July 4 18 August 1 15 September 5 19 the Chicago Great Western Ry will sell Homeseekers tickets to the south west and northwest at one fare plus 2.00 for round trip. Tickets valid 21 days from sale. For details contact agent Mayle Leaf Route or F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western B.y
Homeseekers
South
West
Northwest
Mayle Leaf
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Excursion Tickets Sold at Multiple Colorado Stations
Excursion tickets are on sale daily at all stations of the Chicago Great Western Ry Colorado Springs Pueblo and Glenwood Springs Colorado at a very low rate. Apply to any agent Maple Leaf Route for full particulars or address IF H Lord General Passenger and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago. 9-30 Grand March the best 5 cent cigar on the market sold by C F Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great Western Ry
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Maple Leaf
H. Lord
Adams St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Civic Societies
I. C. C. F. Ames
Odd Fellows Hall
E. S. Proper
Sec
T. J. Miller
N. G
Profesionat
M’carthy & Lee
A. Richmond, M.D
Ames, Iowa
J. ¥. Martin
First National Bank
Nevada
W. H. Wynn, JR
Attorney-At. Law
DRS
Richmond & Hutchison, Physicians and Surgeons
Bosworth’s
W. E. Harriman
Cee Elasses
Hamilton Block
Thurston
Aviwara
Sre
S. Hutchison, A. Se., M.D
W. E. Winsett
Story County Bank
Wien
H. Kelso
Hamilton's Grocery
A. K. Banks
Henry Donhowe
Willery
Story City
Times Office
Ark
F. Bell
Roland Iowa
Timms
Lowa
J. K. Rollins
Lockwood Elevator
C. & N. W. Depot
Lsanville
F. J. Olsan
Nichols Bros
Chicaco
R’y
Pittsburg
Ottumwa, Iowa
Standard Oal CO
Sale Stable
West Main Street
Ebster
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa State Supt. of Education
Iowa State Register
Western Farm
Webster's International Dictionary
G. & C. Merriam Co., Publishers
Springfield
Mass
Chicago Great Western Railway
Rock River Assembly
Railway
HOPE
Adams Bros
Sorenson
Besse
Judisch
Plymouth Rocks
J. J. Kegley
Ames, Im
Caniel Bros. & Herman
Canter Bros. & Herman
Fairbainks Fairy
C. F. Letts
Daniel Embree
Armes, Iowa
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