Train Schedule Notes and Connections at Freeport
Daily schedule lists eastbound and westbound arrivals for the Chicago to Freeport route with times and train numbers. It notes equipment on No 900 202 204 208 216 201 308 205 207 211 and outlines connections via Rockford Belvidere Belvidere for Beloit Janesville Harvard and other points. John F Daly, Agent.
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Freeport
West Bound
Chicago
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Akes
Rockford
Beloit
Anesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
DeKalb
Janesville
Harvard
Edison
Sycamore
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Mommol
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Rock Island
Pia
Bikhordecescees
Mt. Carroll
Davenport
Mt Carroll
No.9
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B. Swratt
Dubuane
Minneapolis
St.Paul
Des Moines
At. Joseph Rantsity
Fort Dodge
Conncil Bluffs
Maha
South Freeport
Omaha& K
Glasly Co Sereseeess
Brewster House
Brewater House
Haggage
F. Lady
J. P, Bimer
Gen. Pass. Agt
Ring Brought Aunt Heloise Ring To Light In Farm Woman Tale
Jenny, a hardworking young maid, frees an old woman on the fourth floor from hunger with her own provisions and a stove. A ring claimed to be Aunt Heloise's becomes central when a police detective questions Jenny about it. The ring proves unlikely to belong to the owner, the real aunt’s legacy ties the tale, and Jenny shifts toward new boarding as she helps the old woman.
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Jenny
Mira
Cady
Rhode Island
Tor
Ann
Hloise Nevin
Hleloige
Eloise
Heloise
East Side
Heloise Nevins
Lawyer Hearts Shy Suitor In Harper's Weekly Snippet
A young lawyer grows attached to a celebrated young woman, but the shy suitor struggles to speak in her presence. He shows devotion by showering gifts, while the mother presses for clarity. The girl quips lawyers begin attachments with Know all men by these presents.
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Harper’s Weekly
Just What They Wanted Persimmon Tale From Civil War Camp
Confederate General Harry Heth travels with his scouts and finds privates feasting on unripe persimmons. He warns them their stomachs will curl, and they reply that such a reaction would match the miserly rations they endure, sparking a bite of humor among the troops.
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Harry Heth
General Heth
Virginia
His Great Fault Bilkins Lacks Consistency
A San Francisco calligraphed remark notes Bilkins is faulted for inconsistency. Flo instructs his young son to tell the truth, then whips the child after he admits to looking almost foolish. The brief quip critiques parental discipline and honesty.
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Bilkins
Flo
San Francisco
Cal
Beets Require Constant Care and Smart Irrigation
A. C. Wright from near Rocky Ford Colorado explains beets depend on steady irrigation for tonnage and sugar content. Winter or early spring watering aids stand and water savings, while careful harrowing and crosswise cultivation prevent plant loss during germination.
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A. c. Wright
Rocky Ford
Colo
Catalpa seed crop in 1905 proves scarce
The 1905 Catalpa speciosa seed crop was very short as many trees produced no seed. The cause is seasonal bees and insects not yet active during blossoming, followed by abundant pollination two weeks later in inferior varieties. Severe spring rainstorms also hindered fertilization, notes Arboriculture.
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Catalpa
Middle States
Prussia and Bavarian Royals Net High Government Pay
The Kaiser earns 3,205,000 dollars annually as king of Prussia but nothing as emperor of Germany. The Bavarian king takes 1,850,000 dollars per year, the Saxon king 875,000, and the Grand Duke of Baden 400,000.
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Prussia
Germany
Bavaria
Saxony
Baden
Freeport case cited as proof of Dean's Kidney Pills
A Freeport case is presented as proof of the efficacy of Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs P McGraw of 3 Spring Street testifies the remedy cured kidney trouble and back pain after using two boxes from Bemmert's drug store. Her family also uses it and rates the product highly. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Freeport
Dean
Bemmert
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
The Blow That Recoiled
A brief note from 1908 notes a dramatic setback or recoil in a local matter. The text mentions copyright and a signature line, indicating a period news item or notice without detailed context.
Rival canoe duel over love at lakeside camp
Two rivals Harry Morton and Jim Carruthers race canoes after a rescue at a lakeside party. A rocky rescue saves Irene Campbell and Miss Campbell while Morton’s ruthless play forces Carruthers into a fatal moment. Morton realizes his act could end their friendship and his suit for Irene.
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Harry Morton
Jim Carruthers
Morton
Carruthers
Jim
Miss Campbell
Carruther
Consideration Point The Smugglers Cave Cruise Joke
An English east coast boatman ferries a party of ladies to a cave know as the Smugglers Retreat. He halts between boat and cave and calls the spot Consideration point, explaining it is where passengers decide to take the safe shore route for 18 pence or risk the rocks for a shilling. The rocks are imaginary and the fare is the punchline.
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England
Consideration Point
London
Waterford Illinois Postmaster Report 1856
A Waterford Illinois quarterly postal report from July 9 1856 by Abagail Jenkins notes harvest progress with wheat and corn, a religious awakening, and a neighbor Miss Nancy Smith having twins described as weak. It closes with regards to Mrs Buchanan and the signer’s solemn subscription.
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Jimies Buchanan
United States
Nancy Smith
Neer Nabur
Bucanan
Trooly
Abagail Jenkins
Rest cure tale of nervous strain and accident
Mr Underfoot explains Jenny’s nerves led to a rest cure after an incident at home. She became high strung and, when asked about dinner time, toppled batter over him while making molasses gingerbread, prompting the doctor to send her to a rest cure.
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Mr. Underfoot
Jenny
PAXTINE Toilet antiseptic powder promotes cleansing healing
Pax tine is a toilet antiseptic powder mixed with water for direct application to mucous membranes. It is advertised as effective for inflamed or catarrhal conditions and for cleansing and healing mouth nose throat eyelids and feminine organs, with Druggist Jos Emmert of Freeport cited as supplier.
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Jos. Emmert
Freeport
Dr Bunsen Tablets Promote Throat Health Cure
Dr Bunsen's Diphtheria and Sore Throat Tablets advertised for throat diseases. For sale by all druggists, 12? dd waa.
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Dr. Bunsen
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