Train Schedule From Rock Island to Freeport and Milwaukee
J B Sweatt, agent, lists passenger and freight movements between Rock Island, Freeport, Mt Carroll, Davenport, Chicago, Milwaukee, Janesville, and Madison. No 10 departs Rock Island for Milwaukee, No 68 carries Rock Island to Davenport, No 9 connects Kansas City, Omaha, Cedar Rapids and the Dakotas.
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Passonwer
Rock Island
Freeport
Mt. Carroll
Davenport
Mt Carroll
Chicago
Milwaukee
Janesville
Madison
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
The Home Vine by W H Ragan
A detailed, multi year method for training and pruning a grapevine on a trellis is described, outlining initial pruning to two feet, horizontal arm setup in year two, and vertical training through year four with fruiting shoots and final pruning. The text also weaves in a dramatic prison scene involving a flower gifted to a inmate and a warden, highlighting emotional consequences and rule tension within the prison.
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Dy W. H. Ragan
Farming Tips On Feed Waste And Pest Control
Broken crackers from cracker factories feed poultry, boosting consumption though starch is the main nutrient. Horses show unique hoof shapes, affecting shoeing. Select grass and clover seeds carefully to avoid weed spread. A New York farmer claims buckwheat in rotation can eradicate wireworms, with two seasons cited.
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New York
Summer House Convict Intrigues Colonel Warfield's Daughter
In a sunlit summer house, Minnie Warfield meets a convicts escaped from the town prison. She hides him from the warden, aids him with clothes money and a rose, then fears discovery as the warden later visits. The convict reveals a wager and a wish to be left alone, while Minnie contemplates the danger and fate of secrecy.
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Colonel Warfield
Minnie
Eyas
Couple from New York buy Maine home and choose cemetery plot
Mr and Mrs Grant visit a Maine village cemetery on their first trip after moving from New York, debating lawn locations. Mrs Grant favors a lake view plot, while Mr Grant vetoes the hill site, choosing a lower marshy area as least healthy.
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Mrs. Grant
Mr. Grant
Mildred
Moral lessons drawn from composition topics in Japan
An English teacher finds students in a Japanese school shaping moral meanings from topics for English essays. One pupil on mosquitoes likens stings to a wakeful menace prompting study, while another on the peony notes outward beauty may mislead and invite misfortune.
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Hearn
Japan
Elopement Plot Draws Laughing Ranch Owner
A tale of love and revenge unfolds on a Mexican ranch where Juanita, Arango’s only daughter, is poised to elope with a suitor who, after being spurned, teams with Blanca Savedra to abduct Juanita. The plan nearly succeeds as Blanca controls the buckboard, but a reversal reveals Blanca’s own scheme. The old man forgives the pair, calling it a joke.
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Roderigo
Hnichman
S¢Tor
Senor
Arango
Juanita
Blanca Savedra
Juaniita
Blanca
Bruce Parker
New South Wales Invites English Immigrants with Free Farms
NSW plans fifty improved farms of 200 to 300 acres allotted to first British applicants. Farms priced 50 to 75 cents per acre per year. A separate London project aims to create Paris in London with an exposition hall, a French theatre, shops arcade, and a decorative courtyard.
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New South Wales
England
London
Paris
Land Agents and Homeseekers Fare Sale Notice
The Chicago Great Western railroad offers round trip tickets at one fare plus $2 to many states and Canadian regions on the first and third Tuesdays through April 17. Information available from any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer, G. P. A., St. Paul, Minnesota.
One Way Colonist Rates Via Great Western Railway
Ticket sale dates January 10 February 6 and 20 offer one half the regular one way rate plus two dollars for trips to Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma Tennessee South Dakota Texas and Wyoming. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn. 1-18dw2-20
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Tennessee
South Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
Very Low Excursion Rates to Corn Growers Convention
Reduced rate excursion tickets offered to Corn Growers and Stockmen's Convention at Urbana and Champaign via the North-Western Line. Sales on January 20, 21, 22, 29 and February 6 with returns allowed until February 8. Apply to Chicago and North-Western Ry. agents.
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Col
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Urbana
Champaign
Til
Chicago & North-Western Ry
New Orleans
Mobile
Peaxsacola
States
Mexico
Chicago & Novite
R’y
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta. Ga
Ing Green
Ky. D. Me
Anders
R.R
Illinois Central
R. R
Bo Balins
He Limited
Agern
Pubugue Express
Fort Dodge
Dubuque Express
Antmor Space Express
Paul Lim
Dubuque
Decatur
Pasroneer Ee
Pabbonmel
Sesescareeevese
Dodgeville
Wee
Csceene Seeaeee
Freight Resseeeres
Dally
Eee
West
Rowley, AG Int
East_bound
West Bound
Rockford
Beloit
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Cansl
John F. Daly
East Bound
Freert
Vous Teewans
Dubugas
Minneapolis
St.Paul
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Re Ity
Council
Brewster House
South Freeport
Pamense
F. Lady
Sressereey
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Forreston
Forresto
Aheivan
Dittmar’s
Exchange Street
Joseph A. Gibler
Chamberlain
Siwaye Burt
Amomele
Jastry Weste Dy
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PREM
Bright
Tme
Mermeligy
Ind
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High
Dr. Fenner
M. M. Fenner
M. D
Fredonia
Jos. Emmert
H. J. Mooge
Cuba
Pullman
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
Southern Railway
Munson SS Line
Prince George
Sleeper
Havanna
Frank Johnson
Washington, D. H
Ohio
W. C. Ricarson
G. P. A. Queen & Crescent
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
National Live Stock Association
National Wool Growers’ Association
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F.A
Chicago Great’ Western Railway
Alabama
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Nevada
North Carolina
Utah
Virginia
Alberta
Canadian Northwest
Assiniboia
Manitoba
Ontario
Illinois Central RR
People's Column
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A. J. Sparcrdace
Jemn Street
Galena Avenue
Erle de Raecge
Illinois
Sanya
Spee Ree Refereki
Eo Capitan ‘Sane
Ae AL Alexander
Port
Galena Avenu
Singona
Jonni
Fifth Avenue
Toulara Ra
E. A. Miller
W. McCaffrey
Edit Deer
Locatio
Clifton Cottage
Avenue
Omi
Walton Nephews
Boals
Ren Caine
Bate
Galena
E. E. Keck
Green’ Street
Paul Bickenbach
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H. Shawnee St
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