R R Time Tables East and West Bound Train Schedule
Rail timetable notes list several east and west bound trains including Omaha Limited and Dubuque Express with arrival and departure times. It records freight and passenger services, coaches or sleepers restrictions, and agent signatures. The South Bound Southern Express and Decatur lines appear with times, and notes indicate daily service with exceptions.
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Telve
Omaha Limited
Paul Veces
Dubuque Express
Fort Dodge
Sioux City-Omahskx
Fast Mail
Fort Dodge Express
Sit Dubuque
Omaha-St Paul Lim
Omaha-St P
Southern Express
Decatur
Decatur Express
Madison
Dodgeville
St Freight
tExocept Su
West
Vericago Great Western
Maple Leaf
South Freeport
Chicago
Chicago Express
Sun Gay
Dubuane
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Irmahe
Kansas City Express
St. Joseph
Port Dodge
Kansas City
Dubuque
Brewster House
Train Schedule and Connections for West Bound Routes
Historic timetable details West Bound train numbers 202 204 206 207 303 311 with parlor and cafe cars, buffet service, and Sunday operations. Notes connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Sycamore DeKalb Madison Janesville Harvard and routes to Milwaukee Rock Island Davenport and broader midwest points. J B Sweatt, Agent.
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Rockford
Belots
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Beloit
Harvard
Belvi
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Rock
Freeport
Mt. Carrol
Avis West
Pras
Rock Ie-land
Davenport
Chicago
Rock Yaland
Kansas
Gamahe
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
Millers' Heat Customers
The forty odd million sacks of flour consumed yearly in the United Kingdom are mainly eaten in the form of bread. In rich households and hotels bread is sparingly eaten, but among the middle classes and workmen's homes it forms a large part of the diet. Children under sixteen likely consume about three fifths of total flour sold. The millers' best friends are the children.
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United Kingdom
London Milling
Wives and winter furs spark joke about rulers
A Chicago Daily News quip questions why tropical rulers boast many wives. A friend retorts that 200 wives in a cold country would bankrupt a nation with winter fur bills.
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Chicago Daily News
Better Late Than Never Digestive Advice Ad
Advice urges careful eating to avoid digestion problems and promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pure digestive tonic. Claims it acts on stomach liver and bowels to prevent constipation biliousness headaches dizziness and other issues. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00 money back if it fails.
Wanted Bureau For Sale And Employment Ad
Wanted to buy an old fashioned bureau. If you have one to sell, contact ft. K. at the Journal office. Also seeking a boy to work for board while attending business college through the King's Daughters' employment agency at 40 Stephenson St.
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Ft. K
Care Journal
King’s Daughters’ Employment Agency
Stephenson St
Lewis Talks Taxes Puzzle in Chicago Traction
In Springfield on December 1 a board of equalization hearing focused on Chicago street car valuations. Lewis challenged the 7 percent rule and urged the board to justify legal authority for classing property pieces differently. Debate highlighted the $50 million estimated sale value versus last year’s much lower appraisals. Meanwhile, Illinois Coal Operators moved their headquarters to Chicago. leadership shifts occurred and calls were made for more coal research and mining education. Governor Deneen named Frederick W. Potter state superintendent of insurance to replace the retiring W. R. Vredenburgh, effective January 1, 1907.
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Springfield
Lewis
Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Chicago
Fisher
Tle
HL. Dee
Deneen
Frederick W. Potter
Albion
Edwards County
William R. Vredenburgh
Potter
Pastor to Leave Urbana Church After Mental Distress Claim
In Bloomington Illinois, Mrs. Georgia Lathrop of Adams county sent Rev. R Ve Meigs over 100 letters claiming hypnosis and control by him. The pastor will accept the Urbana Baptist church call, ending her unsettling yet non disruptive behavior.
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Bloomington
Baptist Church of Urbana
R. Ve. Meigs
Adams County
Georgia Lathrop
Adis County
Big Estate Rumor in Decatur Misdirected by Story
Decatur December report says Mrs. N Marce of St. Louis chased a tale that her uncle Robert Welsh died in Decatur leaving a $100000 estate. She learned the estate was only valued at $4000 and that delay would have sent the money to Bethesda Hospital.
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Decatur
Edince
Bethesda Hospital
Clerical Firebug Arrested In Des Moines Case
Murphysboro Illinois December 19 Reverend Milo Gordon Cummings former Christian church pastor is arrested in Des Moines under two indictments charging arson and attempted arson to defraud an insurance company.
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Murphysboro
Milo Gordon Cummings
The
Christian Church
Des Moines
Estate valued at 5 million in Howe death probate
Mrs Abby Deers Ing Howe, who died suddenly at Presbyterian hospital three weeks ago, left an estate valued at 5 million dollars. Probate proceedings will determine the distribution among heirs and creditors.
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Chicago
Abby Deers Ing Howe
Presbyterian Hospital
Farmer Volle Dies From Self Inflicted Shooting
Nashville dispatch reports Charles Volle a farmer aged A years attempted death by his own action using a pistol in a personal crisis. He shot himself twice and, while in grave condition, probably will die.
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Nashville
Charles Volle
Kodol Aids Digestion Under Pure Food Laws
A health claim describes how a sprained ankle rests with a crutch while a tired stomach needs rest, not starvation. Kodol supposedly performs the digestive work of the stomach, correcting the digestive system and conforming to National Pure Food and Drug laws, sold by druggists.
Harriet M Burbank Piano Teacher Studio 3 Grove St
Harriet M Burbank teaches piano at her Grove Street studio from 9 to 4 daily. The listing notes her address as Studio 3, Grove Street, offering instruction in piano throughout the day.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Why Run the Hazard of Personal Surety In Bond Security
The text argues against personal security on bonds citing insolvency and death risks. It endorses corporate suretyship, noting the U S Government favors it. It urges using the largest world leading surety company with a business in furnishing surety obligations.
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United States
Struggle for Control of Two Insurance Firms Draws Mass Vote
National outcry as about 800000 ballots are cast for the New York Life and Mutual Life elections in New York City. Officials claim administration victories while reform groups predict narrow margins. Count will be slow over weeks as proxies and home-office ballots are tallied.
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New York
New York Life
Mutual Life Insurance Companies
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
The
Security Mutual of Binghamton
Just What She Wanted Bird Seeks Owner in Caged Trade
A dealer of captive birds pitches a parrot to a married woman, claiming the bird is suited to companionship. The bird speaks only one line each morning, asking in a terse drawer-opening tone where his clean collars are hidden today.
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Ilis Fair
Miam
No Reason for Back Pain, Doan's Kidney Pills Claim Cure
A Freeport testimonial from Charles Wells describes kidney trouble and rheumatism relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Emmett's drug store. He praises the product's effectiveness, noting rapid improvement and complete cure with regular use. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, New York, agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Freeport
Charles Wells
S. Galena Ave
Painter
Dean
Emmett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Riley Avoids Social Life Attends Literary Dinner
James Whitcomb Riley, famed for shunning society, attended a literary dinner in Indianapolis honoring a local novelist. A sister, unaware of Chaucer's centrality, asked who this Mr Chaner was and Riley quipped that he died centuries ago, excluding him from society. The tale blends Harper's Weekly and Washington Star quips about social misfits.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Indianapoli
Chaucer
Harper's Weekly
Appeals for Protection From Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement urges readers to protect digestive organs from fermented food microbes with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It promises relief for dyspepsia biliousness and constipation and offers money back if it fails. Sold by all druggists at 60c and 31.50.
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Dr. Caldwell
Upcoming local dances and events calendar
A list of social events and public dances scheduled through December to January. Items include card parties, dances, and meetings at various halls and venues such as Lo. Fohall, Masonic temple, St. Marys hall, Lexington hall, and Blast's hall, with dates in December and January.
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L. F
Fohall
Farmera’ Institute
Court House
St. Catherine's Guild
Bee
Richter
St. Mary’‘s Hall
Dee, S
Dee
Blast’s Hall
New
Freeport Club
Jain
Lexington Hall
Freeport College of Commerce
Poleemen
Mirsonie Temple
Painting the Town at Grand Opera House Dec 21
Dee Lyman appears with WH Howe moving pictures as the program at the Grand Opera House features a special twin attractions night on December 21. The advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant maple syrup tasting remedy free from opiates and compliant with the National Pure Food Drug Law.
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Dee Lyman WH. Howe
Untermyer figures show split vote in union committee race
Untermyer’s tallies report 159,750 for the united committees ticket and 110,750 for the administration ticket. Dexter of Mutual Life Insurance predicted an administration landslide with 226,000 votes versus 75,000 to 80,000 for the united ticket, while Kelsey, state insurance superintendent, said results would emerge days after counting begins. The vote counting process proceeded with conditional ballot reception and few protests, amid an orderly yet tense election scene at the polls.
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Untermyer
United
Administration
George T. Dexter
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Dexter
United Committee
Otto Kelsey
Deviltry of the American Thug in Middletown
Dec 1 report from Middletown Delaware recounts a robbery attempt at the Rommell house. Proprietor C T Powers was bound and gagged, found near the basement door, and saved from probable death by brave intervention. Boarder Albertson suffered injuries in the incident.
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Middletown
C. T. Powers
Bar
Albertson
Uniform Freight Classification Effort by Railroads
Chicago December 1 railroads plan to adopt a universal and uniform freight classification in response to shipper demands and the interstate commerce commission suggestions.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daily Journal delivery offer at ten cents a week
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available for 10 cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe for home delivery across all city areas.
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the Daily Journal
Daily Journal
Kennedy’s Anxa tive Cough Syrup Opens the Bowels
An old fashioned medical ad promotes Kennedy’s cough syrup claiming it opens the bowels and relieves inflammation of mucous membranes. It contains honey and tar, drives out the cold and stops the cough, and is sold by all druggists. It is touted as opiate free and compliant with national pure food laws.
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Kennedy
Buckwheat Cakes and Coffee Start Day in Comfort
A reader savoring a simple breakfast notes good coffee with a touch of sauceve and a plate of Mrs. Austin's buckwheat cakes. The scene paints a cozy morning ritual.
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Chamberlain
Flanigan Dental
J. J. Flanigan
Wilcoxon
Ae Ahioon
SHACA
R.R
Illinois Central
R. R
Ween
veseseseLs
TZ A
Gast Bound
Veseenee
Perecees
Freepor
M & St P. RR
P. Mlmor
G.P.A
Owing SS
Forreston
Soscon-Csssressensee
People's Column
No. U Stephenson,st
H. M. Barnun
Third Ward
D. W. Journal
Smail
Brinkman
OK Sale
State St
O. B. Kling
Miami Street
Galena Avenue
Stearns & Zipf
Gaienn Ave
Union St
G. Schoeffel
AG Oak Bt
Bargaln
M. R.jackson
Adams and
Jackson Sts
Groovery
Oak St
Wm. Walton
Welland Cistern
South St
Tnagudireof
U. FY Timms
Bath
Walnut Street
Reny
Walnut St
Orent
Fifth Avenue
Tutty Street
H. A. Dinenkemeier
Pleasaunt St. IL
Do Ss. Galena Avenor
Exchange Street
Sark Avenue
Furnace
N. Galena Avenue
G. Mallory
Galena Street
Douglas Avenue
City
Carroll Street
Litsd
Leeutiuis & Co
Stephenson Bt
Galena Aves
A. McNamara &Wo
van Buren and
Joh Stoskupf
Mn Cottage
City Water
Was
Corner Fruit
Hinots Street
Gallup Black
Digabee
Cape Roll St
Dsd
Daquire Et la Pleasant Street
C.F. Wilkins
Galena Sts
Yazoo Mississippi Valley
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Manchester
Iowa
J. F. Merry
Chicago Corporation
State Board
Ilinois Coal Operators’ Association
Randolph Smith
Flora
J. W. Traer
R. R. Wammond
FE. Pk. Bent
Therman Justi
C. T. Scroges
Will
University of Hingis
Gotham
Mutual Companies
International Policyholders' Committee
Samuel Untermyer
Reform
William Nelson Cromwell
New York Life Insurance Company
Cromwell
Home Office
International Committee
American Surety Company of
New Yor
John F. Mishler
Agt
Pearl City
R. BR
Tiffany, Atty
Natl Bk. Bidg
What
Wanted
Fueash
Miss Cayenne
Siys
Awell
Bine
Washington Star
Grand Opera House
Kodol
Pollar
Oratory
Dewitt & Go
U.h.a
Journal
Want
Business Directory
Freeport, Illnois
BANKS
D. O. Stover
H. H. Antrim
Cashis
Dorman
Asst
Cashier
R. G. Shumwey
Henry Baker
State Bank of Freeport
Ill
R.G. Shumway
Heid
W .A. Holland
Fred W. Hoefer
J. H. Stealy
Stover
Fred Dolman
W.H. Wagner
Henry Baier
Aspinwall
Blettinger
Collmann & Cr Capital
Collmann
Fres
D. F. Graham
Cashie
V. Pres
L.r.jungkens
A.cas
D. B. Subunits
Wm. Trembor
Aug. Bergmar F.m.gund
W.N. Cronkrite
John & Collmann
First National Bank OF
National Bank OF Freeport
M. V
Elson
H.S. Webster
M. V. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
W ., Hance
Reuben Siegfried
J. F. Fair
Jtatoreat
W. N. Cronerite
Stephenson
Ldwly Freepors
A. L. Babcock
Frisbie & Haney
Contractors and Builders General Contracting
Achange St. New
GRO. P.10e & CO
N.Y. Ne
Milverton Us
Soto Ay
John Vaupel
Winslow & Co
Ingersol
Riley & Wheat
van Buren
T.S. Ryan
New Home
Standard
New Idea
New Home Sewing Machine Company
T.s.ryan
New York House
Galena St
Fll
E, Bengston
E. Bengston’s Corner Jewelry Store
Rockwood Pottery, Watches
Homeseeker
Southwear
Chicago & Northestern R'y
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