Illinois Central to Install Manuel Block System West to New Orleans
Omaha division to receive Manuel block system within weeks as Illinois Central expands the protection from Chicago to New Orleans and to Fort Dodge. Plans include new signal stations, night operations, and added crews, with the goal of safer travel for thousands of daily passengers.
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Omaha
Central
Here
Fort Dodge
Chicago
Freeport
Waterloo
Standard Oil
Illinois Central Railroad Company
the Central
New Orleans
Sioux City
Dubuque
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup Ad
A historical druggist advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup to relieve constipation. It claims the product contains no oplatas and is sold by all druggists, suggesting broad availability and a common remedy in its era.
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Kennedy
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Summer Tourist Rates to Northern Illinois and Wisconsin
Summer resort travel literature offers 2 cent stamped requests to W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago for literature. Rates and tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Low Rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles North-Western Line
Excursion rate of one first class limited fare plus $2.00 for round trip applies from all stations June 26 to July 7 with favorable return limits. Three fast through trains daily to California. The Overland Limited electric lighted in under three days to San Francisco. The Los Angeles Limited electric lighted via Salt Lake Route to Los Angeles with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. The China & Japan Fast Mail to San Francisco and Los Angeles also available. War itineraries and full information from Chicago & North-Western R'y agents.
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San Franisco
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
Low Summer Tourist Rates From Chicago Great Western
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 June 1 to September 30 with final return limit October 31. For information contact Bereoe W. Agent James A St Paul Minn.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Lower Michigan
Bere Oe W
Jimer
St. Paul
Low Rates to Lake Geneva Via North-Western Line
Weekend excursion rates to Lake Geneva areas Williams Bay and Fontana Wisconsin via the North Western Line. Tickets are valid Fridays Saturdays and Sundays and can be used until Monday as a calendar date.
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Lake Geneva
Williams Bay
Fontana
Wis
Eminent Doctors Endorse Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription
Dr Fyfe notes Unicorn root Helonias as a uterine stimulant in Helenias and lists indications for this remedy. Golden Seal root is praised for womb disorders and as a tonic. Several professors and doctors affirm the efficacy and general usefulness of these ingredients in female reproductive health.
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Pistoe
John Fyfe
The
Eclectic Medical Review
Fyfe
Dr. Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
John M. Scudder
Cincinnati
Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Pierce
Great Northern plans world second largest power plant
In Minnesota on St. Louis Bay near Duluth a vast plant rises to rival Niagara. It will harness the St. Louis River with a service reservoir, a two mile canal, massive pipes of redwood and steel, and a power house starting at 80 000 horsepower with potential to 110 000 hp. Electricity will be transmitted to Duluth and Superior, boosting regional industry and urban life.
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Niagara Falls
St. Louis
Lake Superior
Duluth
Superior
Great Northern
Uplands
Ameorigga
Niagara Frontier
Nagle Foresees Impact of New Freeport Business College
Prof J J Nagle asserts Freeport can support only one strong business college and questions a rival Rockford backed school. He notes the Freeport College of Commerce remains in the Blast building on Galena street and urges citizens to decide which institution to support amid minority local opposition to a new venture.
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J. J. Nagle
Freeport College of Commerce
Freeport College of Commercce
Freeport Business College
Galena Street
Schuyler Drury
Rockford
Freeport
Drury
Gentian Root Remains Popular Malaria Remedy in Corsica
In Corsica near Aleria locals persist in using gentian root to treat intermittent fever, opposing quinine. They have long relied on gentian in powdered or chewed form, resisting medical authority’s efforts to introduce quinine for centuries.
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Corsica
Aleria
Mumpbreys Veterinary Specifics for Horses and Cattle Cure
Veterinary remedy claims to cure diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting directly on ailment with immediate effect. It lists numerous conditions including fevers, lung issues, worms, coughs, colic and miscarriage prevention. The ad notes price six dollars and offers to send prepaid via druggists or by mail from the William and John corner.
Dakota Notes and Local Happenings from June
From Our Own Correspondent June reports show visits, travels, and social events across Dakota and nearby towns. Chicago visitors include Frank Butterfield and Lizzie Templeton, with multiple farm and stock-sale updates, camp along the river, and plans for a Fourth of July picnic at Cotherman’s park.
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Dakota
Frank Butterfield
Chicago
Jane Butterfield
Vernon Kebil
West Pullman
Fred Stamp
Bessie Wright
George Austin
Freeport
John Winters
S. P. Rote
Earnest Spangler
Oregon
Col
Sinissippi
Jake Small
Mrs. Good
Sterling
Ill
Wm. Thomas
Lake Crystal
Minn
G. W. Lilly and
Cotherman's Park
Wm. Holcomb
Isaac McCalla
Ridott
Deimer
Madison
J. R. Young
H. Gransden
Milwaukee
Earl Holcomb
Lillie Stamp
Rockford
Lavon Guyer
George
East Moline
Cumberland
A. W. Becker
Earl Smith
Chas
Barber
Miss Ewing
Presbyterian Church
GC. K. Staudt
Orangeville
The
Reformed Church
Glasser
Prof. Wilson
Garbrick
Supt
Grove
Mrs. Miller
Chas. Harting
Ruth
Beatrice Harting
Very Low Rates to Omaha Via North-Western Line
Ex excursion tickets sold July 10 to 13 with favorable return limits on account of B. E. P. Apply to agents Chicago & Northeastern Ry.
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Omaha
Neb
Chicago & Northeastern Ry
Clergyman’s plea to choir owner sparks widow joke
A Kansas City Star quip recalls a clergyman asking a choir lender to boost male interest. The lender replies with a sharp joke about putting a widow in the choir to arouse the women’s interest, illustrating a period humor tone.
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Kansas City Star
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