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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1906

Page

7

R R Time Tables Arrive Leave Omens Limited

Rail schedule snippet shows multiple trains with times and routes including Dubuque Express Fort Dodge Omaha St Paul lines and coach notes. Southbound and westbound listings appear with arrivals and departures across several cities such as Dubuque Fort Dodge Omaha and Decatur with various times.

Omens, Limited Dubuque Express Fort Dodge Fort Dodge Express Dubua Omaha-St Paul Lim Omaha-St.p

Rail timetable snippet shows east and west bound trains

John F. Daly, agent, lists daily schedule details for the D and N W RR. Eastbound from Ly. Freeport to Chicago O and westbound toward Freaport, with specific train numbers, times, and equipment notes. Train connections link Rockford Beloit Janesville Madison Sycamore DeKalb Harvard and Pacific Coast points. Sunday service noted for certain parlor car trains.

East Bound Freeport Chicago West Bound Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Harvard Spring Valley Pacific Coast John F. Daly

Rail Schedule Summary for Rock Island Route

The notice outlines passenger and freight train movements between Rock Island and Milwaukee with connections to Davenport and Freeport. It lists No 10 departing Rock Island at 7 am reaching Milwaukee by 3 10 pm, No 9 heading to Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and Dakota points, and No 6 8 freights carrying passengers west with connections at Chicago Milwaukee. J B Sweatt, Agent.

Decatur Express Ee Eresenter Madison Resereeses Dodgeville District ceesesssesrseessLi Seaceeesvneer West Weat W. Rowley Davenport Chicago Milwaukee Rock Island Janesville Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids North South Dakota J.B. Sweatt Agen Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf South Freeport Dubuque St. Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines St. Joseph Fort Dodge Qaly Eres Brewster House

Homes For Rent With Nine Or Seven Rooms In City

Multiple listings describe houses for rent including a nine room house at 82 year St with inquiries to Prospect or Elt, a seven room Oak Street house, and a seven room corner Saxby Ave and Elizabeth St unit. Additional seven room house on Hikstrest near G W Isaac's meat market with contact details.

Minma Street Galena Avenue Saxby Ave Elizabeth St Walnut St Hikstrest G. W. Isaac’s

Opened to Settlement Excursion to Shoshone Wyoming

Chicago and Northwestern announces round trip excursions from all points July 12 to 29 with low fare to Shoshone Wyoming reservation border. Registration dates July 16 to 31 at Shoshone and Lander. This is the only rail route to the reservation. Free pamphlets with information maps and how to take up a home ste ad. Request from W B Kniskern Chicago.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Shoshone Wyoming Shonshoni and Lander W. B. Kniskern P.I. M Chicago

Oakland Cemetery Automobile Change of Schedule

Schedule update for the Oakland Automobile service shows departures from the courthouse on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with multiple time stops and returns from the cemetery. Tickets must be bought from Owen Jt Smith secretary at the Freeport Water company office behind the First National Bank. round trip price listed as 20 cents.

Oakland Court House Owen JT. Smith Freeport Water Company First National Bank

Saengerfest travel offer to St Paul from Freeport

Eight dollar round trip from Freeport to St Paul Minnesota with return by July 25th via the North Western Line. Tickets limited to return until July 81st inclusive for the Biennial Saengerfest of the Saengerbund of the Northwest in St Paul. Other sale dates at favorable rates with longer return limits. Obtain full details from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

North-Western Saengerbund Northwest St. Paul Minn Chicago & North- Western R’y

Train Tickets to Duluth and Superior via Chicago Great Western

Tickets price 16.00 to Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin good via Chicago Great Western railway. On sale July 18 and August 11 12 and 13. Return limit July 381st and August 381st. Tickets valid until September 80th. Additional sale August 11 12 and 18 for 16.60. Contact any Great Western agent or publisher.

Duluth Minn Superior Wis Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western

Homeseeker's Excursion to the Northwest and Southwest

Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates on sale via the North Western Line to the indicated territory. Includes Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars and Free Reclining Chair Cars with the Best of Everything. For dates of sale and full particulars contact Western Railway.

Homeseeker Chicago & North- Western R’y. l

Summer Excursions With Chicago Great Western Ry

Summer tourist trips advertised by Chicago Great Western Railway to Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Mexico City with stopovers allowed Tickets on sale daily to September 16 final return by October 31 information from any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western Ry Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Mexico City Great Western J. P. Elmer St Paul Minn

John D Rockefeller Acknowledges Laura Spelman

The passage notes John D Rockefeller’s prominence dwarfs family members including his wife Laura C Spelman of Cleveland. It references her as an estimable woman before marriage and identifies her as Miss Laura C Spelman from Cleveland prior to wedlock.

John

Oil Prices at Burrell Bros Cash Grocers

Best oil at Perfection cents per gallon offered by Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson St. 5240 tf.

Burrell Bros Cash Grocers Stephenson St

Bids Sought for Old Settlers Meeting Privileges at Cedarville

Sealed bids will be received by M B Humphrey chairman of the executive committee for privileges at the Old Settlers meeting to be held at Cedarville on August 29. Bids accepted until August 6 for stand and ice cream soda privileges. For information contact M B Humphrey Cedarville IL Rural Route 1 Phone 7106 Independent line. Wildwiw

M. B. Humphrey Old Settlers Cedarville Wildwiw

Excursion Tickets to Chautauqua Assembly via Northwestern Line

Excursion tickets to the Chautauqua Assembly at Janesville Wisconsin will be sold at reduced rates on two dates July 27 and August 1 with return validity until August 6 inclusive. Other sale dates and certificate plan limits apply. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.

Chautauqua Assembly Janesville Wis North-Western Chicago & North-Western R’y

Train Excursion Fare to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

The C M and St Paul offers ex excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 324.40 roundtrip from July 10 to 15 with return by August 30. Account of the annual Elks meeting. J B Sweat agent.

C. M. & St. Paul Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Elks J.B. Sweat Agent

Barn plan for seventy five acre farm stable capacity

Proposal seeks a plain for a barn on a 75 acre farm to house about four horses four milk cows and four to five head of young cattle with twenty five sheer.

Bank barn described with dimensions and roof options

The Ohio Partner presents a compact bank barn 86 by 4S with a level ground and abrupt dip suitable for housing horses cows young cattle sheep grain and hay. It would have an eight foot basement and sixteen foot superstructure with either a curb roof or a twenty foot gable roof.

Ohio

Approach basement barn built affordably for farmers

A compact note describes a basement style barn approach built in many localities for less than $600, allowing farmers to perform their own hauling. The item highlights cost efficiency and self sufficiency without external labor.

Irrigation study on Snake River valley lands in Idaho

Circular No 65 by EH Raschbacher reviews irrigation costs for about 800000 acres along the Snake River from St. Anthony to the Salmon River. It outlines land values, water rights under Minidoka, clearing costs, and first year cash outlay around six dollars per acre if settlers work their own teams. Returns from spring 1905 plantings near Twin Falls showed diverse yields. Copies available while supplies last.

Snake River Idaho EH. G. Raschbacher Office of Experiment Stations United States Department of Agriculture Washington Iles St. Anthony Salmon River Snake River Valley Minidoka Twinalls

Heavy Autumn Irrigation Benefit in Southern Idaho

In older Irrigated districts of southern Idaho fall irrigation proves more beneficial than lighter watering during the growing season. It provides soil moisture for young plants and helps reveal ground surface variations to be corrected before planting, according to Rasch Dacher.

Idaho

The Sheep Industry Faces Early Demand for Raws

The American Sheep Breeder notes a heavy and early demand for raw wool this season. Western buyers reportedly secured only a fraction of needed yearlings and older rams, leaving many to settle for lambs or forgo purchases.

Sheep Flee Range After Black Vreasewood Bloat Risk

Reports from southwestern Wyoming describe thousands of sheep fleeing after grazing on black vreasewood, which is linked to fatal bloat. Local herders warn of ongoing losses as flocks move to safer pastures.

Wyoming

De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve urged for home first aid

A long standing advert extols keeping a box of De Witts Witch Hazel Salve at home for sunburn cuts bruises piles and boils and notes it is the genuine article sold by all druggists.

de Witt DeWitt

Beuta Myths and Hair Health Claims in 1900s Ads

Competent judges discuss women running beauty businesses and endorsing hair care products. Letters praise Newbro's Herptide for stopping hair loss and improving scalp conditions, signed by Pertha A. Trullinger and Carne Vodes. Sample offers and agent contacts appear for distribution.

Newbro Pertha A A. Trullinger Corattexion Morrison &J Portland Ore Dordenutt Carnee Vodes Sotsait Mich Joseph Hemmert

Bargain city home offered for sale at 235 N Galena Ave

Residence at 235 N Galena Ave offered for sale with modern conveniences. Steam heat bath, city water sewer and gas plus a barn. Seller willing to include part or entire lot. Contact Geo J Dehn at 412 dtf 44 Stephenson St for details. Also advertises low round trip Pacific Coast and western rail rates from Chicago and Omaha with excursions and Pullman sleeping cars.

Galena Ave Geo. J. Dehn Stephenson St

Train Fare to Minneapolis for Grand Army Encampment

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway offers 86 65 round trips to St. Paul or Minneapolis for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Minneapolis from August 18 to 6. Tickets go on sale August 11 to 18 with final return by August 31, 1906. A small extension fee may apply for liberal extensions. Contact your nearest ticket agent or F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, for rates and routes.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Grand Army of the Reublic Minneapolis Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway F. A. Miller Chicago

Low Summer Tourist Rates Across Midwestern Resorts

The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 30 final return limit Oct 31. For information contact any C G W agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western Railway Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Wyoming Lower Michigan J. P. Elmer St. Paul Minn

Low Rates to Lake Geneva by North Western Line

Friday Saturday and Sunday service to Williams Bay and Fontana Wisconsin with favorable weekend visitors rates. Tickets limited to Monday after sale for return. Apply to Chicago and North Western agents.

Lake Geneva Williams Bay Fontana Wis Chicago & North Western Ba Y

Low Rates to Minneapolis via G A R encampment

Travel promotion offers low fares to Minneapolis for an August encampment from August 18 to 18. Tickets go on sale after August 11. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn. 7-5dw8-11.

Minneapolis Chicago Great Western Ry Great Western J. P. Elmer St. Paul Minn

Excursion Tickets for War Veterans Reunion Available

Excursion tickets to the State Spare ish War Veterans reunion in Galesburg Illinois are sold at reduced rates for July 19 20 and 21 with return validity to July 28 inclusive. Tickets apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Galesburg

Excursion Tickets to Glen Ellyn Camp Meeting Sold

Excursion tickets to the Glen Ellyn Illinois camp meeting are offered at reduced rates from July 18 to 31 with return validity through August 1. Eastbound trains 30 402 406 and 72 and westbound 400 411 and 61 will stop at Glen Ellyn camp grounds from July 18 until noon August 2. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. Field date 7 31.

Camp Meeting Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn Camp Grounds Chicago & Northwestern R’y. Flddin

Daily Journal Delivery Option Offered Citywide

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents per week, outlining affordable home delivery terms. The notice emphasizes convenience for all residents and invites subscribers to enroll for regular service.

County Committeeman Vote Totals From Illinois District

Freeport June 27 1906 Republican Congressional Committee of the Thirteenth District releases vote tallies for county committeemen Carroll A Woodruff Jo Daviess I W Parkinson Lee Piaeren Badger Ogle Clinton Stephenson Whiteside D L Miller totals 3 128 3 388 4 634 5 109 4 876 5 636 with signed secretary J W Clinton notice dated Freeport Illinois official district summary

Thirteenth Illinois Carroll Jenviess Lee, Ogle Stephenson Whiteside Freeport Ilinois Congress BBC Roosevelt Fair— Banks Amonze Thirteenth Congressional District A. B. Woodruff Jo Daviess I. W. Parkinson Lee Piaeren Badger Ogle Wd Clinton Stephenson J. Re Fair D. L. Miller Enson Tlllmois Republican Congressional Committee

Candidate announces sheriff bid in Democratic primary

William Dunlap declares his candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primary decision, aiming to compete in the upcoming race. He signals intent to pursue party support and outlines plans to seek election through the primary process.

Illiam

Legislature Candidate Announcement by Annie Tribe

A candidate announces entry into the Republican primaries for the Legislature. The statement names Annie Tribe and signals intention to run in the upcoming election cycle.

Annie Tribe H. Shora

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