R R Time Tables East and West Routes
East bound schedules from Rock Island to Freeport Chicago and Milwaukee detail multiple No. trains with parlor car and buffet service. West bound trains include numbers 21 208 205 and others with parlor cars and Sunday-only services. Connections at Beloit Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb and Rockford to Madison Janesville and other points shown. JOHN F. DALY AGENT.
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Froeport
Chicago
Gilleago
Freeport
Pally
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Moonlight Cure in Fenshaw Farm Tale of Hammock Secrecy
In 1905 mood tale farmer Fen shaw, Uncle Reube, and Aunt Hilda plot to heal their sequestered Mary through a moonlight cure using a hammock. Repeating plans to test the remedy, they watch as Mary sits in the hammock under bright moonlight, while the improvised treatment unfolds with growing tension and hushed curiosity.
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Reube
Hilda
Mary
Dr. Dobbins
Pa Fenshaw
Binie
Greepy
Moonlight Cure Sparks Small Town Romance
Uncle Reuben and Aunt Hilda spy on Molly and Joe Williams as a moonlight cure for their quarrel and potential reconciliation unfolds. Joe’s clandestine visits, Molly’s coy dignity, and a hammock vigil end with a fragile plan and sharp family banter. The scene captures rural humor and domestic intrigue centered on love and jealousy.
Wage Talk With Katie Highlights Albion Mills Tale
A story from the Albion mills recalls James Waldron questioning a newly arrived Irish daughter Katie about pay increases. She asks for raises from 75 cents to a dollar, then 50 cents more, all rebuffed with the line that one must earn it. Katie leaves discouraged. The note ends with Judge Parker’s home reportedly rising $30,000 annually after his presidential defeat.
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James Waldron
Albion Company
Hmerald Isle
Waldron
Kate
Robb’s Chant in a Cow Cane Tale
Assistant Attorney General Charles H. Robb recalls a village case involving a tall Yankee who swapped a blind, lean cow as a trade, deceiving a neighbor. Robb notes the farmer asked if the seller warned the buyer the cow was blind, to which the defendant replied he said she did not look well.
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Robb
Charles H. Robb
Voromat
Mr. Robb
Boston Merald
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Freeport Customer
Mrs. P McGraw of 638 Spring street credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing kidney trouble after a friend suggested them. She and other family members report relief from back ache and restlessness after using two boxes bought at Emmert drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
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Freeport
Dean
Hmmert
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Jos. Emmert
Special Homeseekers Excursions at Low Round-Trip Fares
Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway offers round trip tickets at reduced fares to many West and Southwest points. Tickets go on sale October 17 November 7 21 December 6 and 18 with a 21 day return limit and liberal stopovers. Details from J Sweatt ticket agent. Also piano tuner available through Brown Dollmeyers or phoness0 Laatt.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Prigileret
J. Sweatt
Florida
Cuba
Winter Homes
J. &. McCullough
N. W
Pass
Louis Mo
Holiday Fare Round Trip Extend Across Great Western Rail
Great Western Railway offers a single fare plus one third for round trips to many states and territories. Tickets on sale December 23 24 26 30 31 and January 1 1908 with final return January 4. Inquiries to Great Western agents or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
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Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railway
Nour Uy
Arkanaan
Colorado
Illinois
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
North Dakota
North Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
International Live
Great Western Railway
Pete
North Western announces new electric lighted trains and luxe cars
The North Western line unveils new electric lighted trains with Pullman drawing rooms sleeping cars extra berths and convenient dining options. Trains depart Chicago at 6 20 daily arriving Madison 10 90 pm with connections to Port Ill in the afternoon. Tickets and details available from agents and the P T M in Chicago.
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Lins Anno
Chicago
Madison
Port
Ill
Publc
Bykern
O & North-Western R'y
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