Train Schedule East and West Bound From Chicago to Freeport
Daily schedule notes East bound and West bound trains with arrival and departure times. Details include No. 300 Buffet parlor car, No. 202 coach, No. 204 straight parlor car, No. 206 Cafe parlor, Sundays only No. 210, No. 201 coach, No. 908 Cafe parlor, No. 206 Buffet parlor, No. 207 straight parlor car, No. 911 Buffet car. Connections at Rockford Belvidere and Beloit for Madison Sycamore DeKalb Harvard and other points. John F. Daly, Agent, 6:50 am.
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East Bound
Freeport
Chicago
West Bound
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
DeKnalb
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Green's August Flower Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a natural remedy for constipation and stomach ailments. It claims indigestion, loss of appetite, and related symptoms can be alleviated, promoting liver health and regular stools. Available in two sizes, 25¢ and 75¢, through Jos Emmert and W. Jangkune.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gia
Meaning of Snob in Past and Present Usage
The London Chronicle traces the word snob from its origins as a badge of plebeian pretension to Thackeray’s satire of social climbing. It laments that Parisian writers have overused the term, labeling those who aspire as snobs and snobbish in art and letters.
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Thackeray
Paris
West
London Chronicle
Roses entwine in a village mystery ribbon tale
Harrington, seeking isolation among roses, hides a secret romance. A young girl Janie suspects a love bond tied to a silk ribbon. When a neighborly ruse exposes a second ribbon fragment in a vireo nest, Margaret, the elusive correspondent, appears and calls Harrington to explain.
An Old Time Fire Department in Lisbon
A vivid 18th century account of Lisbon’s slow barrel water brigades used by ward watermen. English sailors mocked the system, contrasting it with English fire response and noting stone buildings burned slowly, allowing time for a full assembly before flames.
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Enuguit
Lisbon
Travelaa
Rottery
Lnaees
England
The Laird and the Cattle Thief Brideswap Tale
In feudal Scotland a baron hangs cattle lifters to protect vassals. Sir William Scott raids Sir Gideon Murray, is to be hanged, but Maggie Gideon stops him with a witty plea. The prisoner marries the baron’s large mouthed Meg, escaping execution.
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Scothland
Willian Scott
Gideon Murray
Gideon
Harden
Maggie
Wullie
Harry
Insoles, Lunch, and a Rural Shop Mix-up
A New York man detained in a small town asks for In soles for No 8 double A shoes. The clerk asks if he wants to wear them in his shoes. He replies he plans to have filet of sole for lunch instead. The clerk remains puzzled as he leaves.
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New York
New York Press
Henry C. Potter
America
Protestant Episcopal Church
Horatio Totter
Alonzo Potter
Pennsylvania
Knew Her at Once in Washington Talk
Minister Wu spoke at a mothers congress in Washington detailing Chinese reverence for mothers-in-law. He told a parable of a maid who reported a mysterious visitor, examined the home, and noted dust on a mantel, only for the mistress to reveal her husband’s mother was not due back from Texas until December.
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Adam
Newbro
Herpielde Co
Detroit
Mich
Joseph Emmert
Harrington
Tllarrington
Maine Coast
Janie
Washington
China
Texas
Long-lived pair marks seventy fifth wedding anniversary
In Verjuk near Cha lon sur Saone France a couple aged 400 and 90 celebrate their seventy fifth wedding anniversary calling it a remarkable milestone for enduring companionship despite the vast age gap and regional challenges.
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Verjuk
Chalon-sur-Saone
France
Love and War at the Nancy Fort Infiltration Tale
Lieutenant Francois Villiers pits a resourceful young woman Bianca and her Count Carpi father against German spies near Nancy. The pair gather intelligence and witness a new shell fuse, only to be dismissed by a wary German officer who mocks their naïveté. The tale blends romance with military intrigue amid border fortifications.
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Moselle
Nancy
Paris
Francois Villiers
Leutenant
M'sieu
Binanca
Villiers
Signorina Blanca
Garibaldi
Signorina
Carpi
Count Carol
Carpl
Count Carpi
Bianca
Bellona
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Infineie Gevitenl
Omaha
Anet
Paul Lim
Conches
Decatur
Prom South
Heassenger
Miko Veces
Cees
Cees Eegbhnentivein
BR Fassen Af
Eran Ne Manday
Yy Carey
Rowley
N. W. RR
Pashol Gol Strceserseccove
Panecnses Fresesescsvercess
Rock Island
Freeport CO Bilkhop Deerevee
Ces
Mt Carroll
Hos
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
Chicago Great Western R. R
Cabuaga
Minneapolis
J. Paul
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Fantesity
Fort Dodge
Vonnoil Bluffs
South Freeport
Chicago Express
A P
Omaha & K. C
Brewster House
FF. OY
J. P. Elmer
Gen. Pass
Agt
Budington
Forreston
Southern Railway
Ieee
Queen &Crescentoute
Florida
Cuba
McCullough
Besmers St
Dr. Bunsen
Mason & Hamlin
Rudolph Gans
The
Cable Co
Galena St
Jovanar’s Want
Geo. B. Turneaure
Jos, Emmert and W
Jangkune
Dandruff
People's Column
Fred Dorman
North Gators, Avenue
Clark
Galena Avenue
A. I Babcock
J. A.crain
Stephenson and
Grove Streets
Miami Street
Galena Avennue
lobasco-Chiapas Trading and Transportation Co
Rock City
Lawrence Andres
Clark Avenue
McKinley Ave
Porter Street
West Freeport
H.G. Morrow
Barnes & Vaughan
German Valley
Plymouth
Prospect Street
Clifton Cottage
Kitt
Galena Ave
State Street
W.A. Eantzel
Galena Byenue
Oak Street
Janice
Walton Nephews
Carroll Aureet
East Freeport
Callat F. A. Schulz
Chicago St. Callat FY
Schulz
Exchange St
Homer Street
Hollister &Barrett
John W. Karcher
Catrol Street
Bengston
South & Liberty St
Hartman
BE. C. Parcells
Tiarrington
Maine
Europe
Margaret
Iill
Garet
Tom
Mr. Harrington
Susan KP
Lowhie
Bishop Potter
WM. Walton Neph
Freeport Gaslight & Coke Co
DeVore Piano Co
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