Train Schedule Summary From R R Time Tables
R R Time Tables GO N W R R ey Mays lists fast bound and west bound trains with buffet and parlor car services. It notes connections at Rockford Belvidere and Belvidere for Sycamore DeKalb Spring Valley and Western points and mentions Train Nos 22 3044 206 and station agent John F Daly.
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Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Toints
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Belvidera
DeDalb
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Passenger and freight train schedule details from Rock Island line
Rail notices describe arrivals and departures for Freeport Eichorn Mt Carroll and Rock Island routes noting No 88 westbound connections to Davenport and Chicago Milwaukee, No 10 hourly service to Milwaukee with Janesville and Madison links, and No 9 connecting to Kansas City Omaha and North Central South Dakota with agent J B Sweatt listed.
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Bbs
Southern
Madison District
Deeene
Pennsyme
Pausch
Rowley
Chicago
Freeport
tSunday
Ares
Sensos Seere
Rock Island
Eichorn
Mt. Carroll
Aoing Weat
Rook Island
Davenport
Mt Carroll
Milwaukee
Arrivi
Janesville
Madison
Kansas
Ckty
Omaha
Nectar Rapids
North End
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
Chicago Special Route Details From South Freeport
South Freeport to Chicago and multiple midwestern cities listed with train numbers and schedules. The notice notes ticket office at Brewster House and stage times 0:45, 10:20, 4:5, and 8 pm with baggage checked through to destination. Agent J. P. Elmer, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Chicago
Dubuqu
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Des Moines
St. Josen
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Conner Bluffs
Omaha
Traina
South Freeport
East
K. O
Serever
Gailys
Brewater House
Agant
J. P. Elmer
Gen. Pass
Agt
Land Agents and Homeseekers Fare Sale Notice
The Chicago Great Western railway will on the first and third Tuesday of each month through April 17 offer round trip tickets at one fare plus 2.00 to many states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Wyoming and Virginia. Tickets at the same rate are on sale to Alberta Canadian Northwest Assiniboia Manitoba and western Ontario on the first and third Tuesday of March and April. For information contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul MN.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Virginia
Alberta
Canadian Northwest
Assiniboia
Manitoba
Ontario
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
Humorists, Harriman, Rogers Spark Political Jestings
A condensed review notes Mark Twain versus real-world politicians and humorists. It contrasts Harriman and Rogers with skeptical commentary from the New York World. Patti adopts a strict diet before performances, dining on beef and baked apples.
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Mark Twain
Belgium
Depew
Harriman
Insurance Committee
H. H. Rogers
Standard O1l
New York World
Mme
Patti
Danger in Delay Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Safe Relief
Public health notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney troubles. An quoted Freeport resident extols lasting relief from backache headaches and urinary issues, urging purchase from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole US agents. The advertisement warns of gradual decline if untreated and promotes the 5 cent price.
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Bright
Dean
Freeport
Wm. Trotter
Walnut St
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Doan
War governor writes for couple's furlough and marriage
John A. Andrew, Massachusetts governor, appeals to Secretary of War Stanton for a couple of lovers separated by duty. A Twelfth Massachusetts soldier seeks furlough four times but is refused. the young woman is barred from joining him near the front to wed. Andrew forwards her letter with a plea for chivalry of the War Department.
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John A. Andrew
Massachusetts
Sidwin M. Stanton
Lincoln
Massachusetts Volunteers
Newton
War Department
Secretary of War
Department of War
Boston Herald
Anthony remembered at Hotel Astor suffrage event
Miss Susan B. Anthony, nearing her eighty first birthday, was unable to attend a New York celebration hosted by the interurban political society at the Hotel Astor due to illness. Noted suffrage leaders, including Carrie Chapman Catt and Rev. Anna Shaw, shared anecdotes highlighting Anthony's early lecture tours and the ongoing push for the cause.
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Kanood
Carrie Chapman Catt
Miss Anthony
Anna Shaw
Susan
Didn't Dress the Part
A Missouri congressman Murphy in Washington wore a homespun suit when visiting the private office of the first assistant postmaster general, Mr Hitchcock. A black messenger guarding the office refused entry, saying only Congress could pass, while Murphy persisted, inspiring the guard’s remark about the dress.
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Murphy
Missouri
Hitchcock
Washington
Ozarks
Congress
How It Is Pronounced Schneebeli Pities Lingual Slips
Representative Schneebeli of Pennsylvania worries his name is hard to pronounce for voters. He has prepared pronunciation cards reading Pronounced Snay-blay to help others say his name correctly.
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Schneebeli
Pennsylvania
Fallieres Becomes French President Feels Impartial
The piece notes M. Clement Fallieres assumed the duties of France's president on February 18, succeeding Loubet who retires to private life. It praises Fallieres temper and equanimity, describing him as unable to be partisan and steady in his new role.
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M. Clement Fallieres
France
Loubet
Calm, unshowy leader linked to Elysee ideals
The article portrays a poised, unflamboyant political figure facing accusations of lack of will, yet secure in republicanism. Despite a bulky appearance described as grotesque, he is presented as the steady heir to Emile Loubet’s ideas, with a noted devotion to a simple country life and frequent returns to his ancestral birthplace.
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Elysee
Emile Loubet
M. Fallieres
Leather cleaning recipe from a housewife guide
A household note describes cleaning leather by mixing French chalk, fuller’s earth, starch, ocher with hot water to form a paste. Apply to leather, let dry, brush off residues, then polish with a wax turpentine blend.
Darken the Native: add a touch of oil to wax prep
The note advises darkening the native finish by incorporating a small amount of oil into the wax preparation. It emphasizes minimal additions to achieve a deeper hue without oversaturation, guiding careful mixing for consistent color.
Home Remedy for Cold Precautions
The advice urges a hot bath with a laxative at night and a hot lemon or herb tea. After heavy sweating follow with extreme caution. If going out next day, take a vigorous alcohol rub in the morning to stimulate circulation.
Household tooth powders and dentifrice mixtures
A historical recipe describes a good liquid dentifrice made by dissolving one ounce of powdered castile soap in one pint of water, then adding three drams of powdered borax, five drops of oil of nutmeg, and two ounces of honey water. For spongy gums an excellent tooth powder mixes one ounce each of cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda with two drops of oil of cinnamon. This blend also serves as a good general tooth powder.
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Castile
Teeth Whitening Method With Orange Wood Ashes
The article explains that tartar can dull teeth and defeat tooth powder. It recommends dipping an orange wood stick into fine wood ashes and rubbing both inner and outer surfaces to remove tartar. Repeats should be infrequent to avoid gum irritation.
Ingenious rolling pin feeds flour to prevent sticking
An inventor develops a rolling pin with a trough and flour dredger built around the roller. The perforated cylinder with flour dispenses a fine layer onto the dough as it is rolled, keeping it from sticking. A Paris flat owner offers a monthly lottery where the tenant with the winning apartment number pays no rent.
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Paris
Sporting World Set to Stage Twenty Round Bout
The upcoming fight will be a twenty round bout at Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco. The Sporting World notes the event as a major draw with anticipation building for the lengthy championship showcase.
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Fanton
Mechanics Pavilion
San Francisco
Britt to Fight Hanlon in California Bout Agreement Near
Jimmy Britt and Eddie Hanlon have agreed to a California bout. Hanlon will wear the gloves and Britt is willing to meet him. articles of agreement are expected to be signed by the fighters in a few days.
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Tle
Jimmy Britt
Eddie Hanlon
California
Hanlon
Britt
British Amateur Association Defines Novice and Funding Rule
William J. Kelly reports from London that the Amateur Athletic Association of Great Britain has defined a novice as a man competing in both novice and open events on the same day and winning a heat and prize. The association also accepts 6000 francs from the Olympic games committee to cover expenses for British athletes, not paid to competitors, with the championship committee to select the team if funds remain. It affirms the cycling union pact, forbidding professional foot races under the union when amateurs race.
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Britain
London
William J. ©. Kelly
Public Schools Athletic League of New York
Amateur Athletic Association of
Great Britain
Amateur Athletic Association
National Cycling Union
Wisconsin Faculty Bars Excused Absences for Athletes
The University of Wisconsin faculty issued a rule denying excused class absences for students pursuing athletic honors. The policy targets athletic teams including baseball, where long trips to confer ence opponents were previously excused. If adopted by other colleges, it would reduce missed classes and standardize attendance across sports.
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New Wisconsin Athletic Hall
University of Wisconsin
America
Wisconsin
Southern Trotting Circuit Dates Set for Eleven Meetings
Harness racing men from Maryland and Virginia tracks assign eleven trotting meetings for next fall opening at Norfolk on July 31, with stops at Tasley Pocomoke City Rockville Tolchester Timonium Baltimore Easton Washington Baltimore Hagerstown and finishing October 19. Spring trotting meetings slated at three Baltimore tracks this year.
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Maryland
Virginia
Norfolk
Tasley
Pocomoke City
Rockville
Tolchester
Timonium
Baltimore
Easton
Washington
Hagerstown
Frederick
Stockton bout ends early in favor of Turner
Rufe Turner of Stockton stops Barney Mullin of Seattle in the opening round of their twenty round boxing match in Stockton California. A short right swing dropped Mullin, who lay stunned for about fifteen minutes before realizing what happened.
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Rufe Turner
Stockton
Barney Mullin
Seattle
Cal
Mullin
Harry Forbes Becomes Davenport Club Manager and Instructor
Harry Forbes of Chicago is named manager matchmaker and boxing instructor of Davenport Ia Athletic club. He will also box occasionally in six round bouts guiding local fighters and promoting events.
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Harry Forbes
Davenport Ia
Jude With Toledo
Frank Jude star end of Carlisle football team and outfielder for Indian school squad signs with Toledo.
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Frank Jude
Carlisle
Toledo
Peterson Signs with Boston Americans
Catcher Peterson, who played with Harrisburg last season, has signed with the Boston Americans in a major league move.
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Peterson
Harrisburg
Boston Americans
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement extols Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup. It claims to cleanse mucous membranes and move the bowels, targeting coughs colds croup whooping cough and related ailments. It notes good taste and safety and reports sale by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Caldwell
Daly Journal Delivery Report Stirs Local District
The Daly Journal is delivered to a portion of the city for a weekly issue. The notice notes distribution logistics and local readership impact in a concise city brief.
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Daly Journal
Sory
Fish on Land and the Indian climbing perch
The article notes that some fish tolerate land briefly. It highlights the Indian climbing perch as the most famous land frequenting fish, capable of walking and climbing trees using spines near its head and tail. It has a special breathing apparatus allowing it to extract oxygen from stored water in a chamber near its gills for terrestrial use.
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Radfield
Affanta, Ga
R.R
Illinois Central
R. R
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B&q
Forreston
Eaat
PorrestOd -Cescccerse-Steerer
Arrivea
Andrew
Stanton
Kemp
Balsam
Syracuse
New York
Errele Soule
Suban B. Anthony
Stor cc
Jean
Wreéport Hay
Wee Bros., Hofmann Art and
Syle & Wieman
Chamberlain
The
Sporting World
Barry Forbes
Jude
Catcher Peterson
Burdett
Orcer
Brown & Dollmeyers
EL. Co. DeWitt
ALL Drug
Wv & CO
People's Column
E. Hettinger
Stephenson St
Kings Pangaiari
Lincoln Avenue
Shaw
Cherry Street
Clark Ave
West Street
Clifton House
Illinois
J. H. Moore
Gaiena St
Seitz
Q.qamerer
I. O
C. M
Care Journal
Witte & Witte
Stephenson Street
Ill
Hobart M. Cable Co
O. Elsener
Dixon
B. F
Yellow Creek
E. A. Stearns
Fifth Avenue
Miler
State St
B. Kling
Jas
Lowry Pecatonica
Carroll St
Dai
Tyvars
Walnut Street
Sixth Street
N. Galena Avenue
Carrol Street
Union Street
Oregon
Sis N Court St
Weat St
Douglas Ave
Conventignes
John G. Oyler
A. E. Hawke
Charmberlin
Stephenson Bt
J. B. Delhauer
Douglas Avenue
Homer
New House
Carroll Street
City Park
A. Bergmign
Daicoli Estes
Business Directory
Freeport, Iilinote
BANKS
D.O. Stover
H. H. Antrise
Gaeniale
Succestors
Eees
Colimansz & den
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Grahesn
Suetta
Collmann
Pres. L. LR
Jungkoss
Rome
D. B. Schulte, Warembor
Ang Desgenais
Mand. W. XN
Oronkrite
First National Babe
Ill Capital
B. Bidwell
A. Bidwell
O. BuRchArd
Burchard
Barreli4
Attorneys AT Law
Jourt House
N. Cronerite
Stephenson ‘St
Edwly Freeport
A. L. Babcock
Or Nona
Lena Avenue
New
Wagner
Anzeiger
Spring Streets
Umop Loan Ane Building Associa
Freeport, Ill
Capital
Rice
MAYER
Frisbie & Haney
Contractors and Builders General Contracting
St.New
Gorescene
Chicago & Florida
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