New New England Limited Amtrak Style Sleeper Service
New New England Limited begins April 29 with daily service to Boston taking 26 hours from Chicago. Departures include a 5:00 p.m. arrival in Boston, plus new sleeping dining buffet library smoking cars and coaches on the old Lake Shore Michigan Southern New York Central and Boston Albany routes. Train No 14 will be discontinued at 3 p.m. The New York and Boston Special at 10:30 a.m. and Lake Shore Limited at 5:30 p.m. continue.
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New England Limited
Boston
Chicago
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
New York Central
Boston & Albany
New York
Lake Shore Limited
M.S. Giles
F. M. Byron
G. W.A
A. J. Smith
G. P
T.T
Cleveland
Ohio
Bareheaded Americans Cause French Gendarmes Stir
A Parisian mounted gendarme recounts a humorous chase in the Bois de Boulogne as a hatless American rider bolts past. The two horses race toward Cafe Madrid lights before the American rider concedes with a wry question and orders a drink.
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Paris
Pierre Deloire
Bois de Boulogne
Rue Chabroi
Arad
Pierre
Madrid
Sapristi
M'sieur
Bois
Uncle Eli’s Fables Jackals Fox and a Dead Chicken
A fox avoids the prize quarrel of two jackals and a fox over a dead chicken. The fox deflects blame with a rationalization about natural philosophy. The owl asks how the fox fits in, and Reynard notes the moral of taking a share when others sample first.
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Reynard
Bear seeks honey and bears the sting of change
A woodman finds a bear rolling in a forest and lamenting a shabby coat. The bear explains nature gave fur to guard against bees, yet desires honey while shedding the coat, learning the moral that none are ever satisfied with a good thing.
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Druin
Gayly
How Lemons Are Artificially Made Sour
California lemon growers learned to cure fruit in Italy and Spain methods. They harvest before yellowing and cure at 50 degrees for twenty days, then at a higher temperature for sixty days. This process increases acidity and juice while thinning the skin.
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California
Italy
Spain
Guide Posts Of The Blind In Quiet City Life
A pair of blind men in the old quarter navigate daily paths to a Canal Street restaurant. One explains he relies on smells and textures to sense his surroundings, with feet and nose working together to replace eyes. He explains stopping and cautious steps keep him safe, aided by a granddaughter and daily reading by a servant.
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Tron
Jin
Tve
This Cat Traps Birds In New Jersey
Mrs. Brown and her coal black cat Fanny live in a four story Greenville brick house. Fanny leaps three feet from the window to a roof ledge and traps sparrows, then returns to feed on the birds despite stopping seed from being left out.
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New Jersey
Fanny
Mrs. Brown
The Secret of Ventriloquism Revealed by Veteran Showman
A veteran vaudeville showman in town debunks ventriloquism as illusion. He recalls the old “voice throwing” myth, explains the mechanism with a doll and eye focus, and shares a humorous tale of a prestidigitator who claimed to throw voices.
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Iman
Wood Faith
Sharpshooters Use Distance Markers to Aim at Enemies
A Tennessee regiment officer recalls how Filipino sharpshooters marked ranges to drop bullets with precision near bush and stones north of Manila. Similar tales from the Santiago battles describe riflemen in trees using distance scales and markers, with a wrecked wagon noted as a warned landmark. The account speculates Lt. Gen. Lawton may have been killed by such an indicator.
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Lawton
Tennessee Regiment
Far East
Manila
Santiago
Odd Planting Tricks in Cuba Affects Fences and Tables
In Cuba fences grow from pinion twigs planted in soil rich and warm, creating durable hedges without nails. Camp tables became shaded trees as forked legs root, while a Guantanamo trick uses a tin can to root and graft a tree from a branch. Cauliflower grows tall like sunflowers, with a small blossom at the top.
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Cuba
Santiago
Guantanamo
Pearl Oysters and Pearl Formation Described
The pearl oyster yields true pearls and is found in Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and off coastlines of Ceylon Mexico and California. Workers search shells with knives under tight overseer supervision to extract pearls and remove impurities before placing findings in cases by size.
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Marennes
Persian Gulf
Ceylon
Red Sea
Prama
Mexico
California
England
Scandinavia
Pyrenees
Treating a Weary Liver by Nourishing Digestion
The article argues against drastic liver remedies and suggests that a sluggish liver signals an ill nourished body. It recommends starting with the stomach and digestion to restore liver activity, citing Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as aiding digestion, blood gland secretions, and cleansing poisons.
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Dr. Pierce
Water lore from small Mississippi communities
A Mississippian tale recalls a rural water myth at a crossroads well. A gentleman from ten miles away quaffing hot water praises its taste, then departs while an old resident later finds a whisky barrel soaking in the same well, a curious local anecdote.
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm announces nasal spray form
The Ely Brothers announce Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use with an atomizer friendly spray. The liquid preserves the medicated effects of the solid, absorbs quickly, and does not dry secretions, instead normalizing them. Price 75 cents including spraying tube, available from druggists or by mail. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren
Pointed Paragraphs on Conscience and Fame
A compact meditation compares the age of reason to the man who may never reach it and notes a conscience that remains unused. It jokes that the average man believes others are smarter and hints that fame follows death. Columbus is invoked to illustrate limited early discovery in youth.
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Earth
Columbus
America
Cured a Running Sore with Banner Salve
Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York says a persistent breast sore for over a year healed after using Banner Salve. He reports after half a box he was perfectly cured and would not be without it. H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz corroborate the endorsement.
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Henry H. Richards
Willseyville
N. Y
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Fragmented Prose Observations From a 20th Century Page
A garbled OCR fragment cites lines on spring flowers for women, humor about men’s stomachs, nature as health artist, and notes on change and harvests. It mentions Prussia peasant women harvesting and a Western inventor restoring paintings. Contains scattered contrived aphorisms and a Chicago Daily News reference.
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Prussia
Chicago Daily News
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised By A Pa. Mother
A South Burgettstown mother recalls her boy nearly dying from whooping cough and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a rapid recovery after a few doses. She calls it the best cough medicine in the house. Sold by Jos Emmert, Druggist.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Moore
South Burgettstown
Jos. Emmert
Airy banter at grand store ends in sly sales gag
A young man at a major department store flirts with a shop girl asking what they sell. She replies Everything, prompting more jokes about family ties and family jars. The piece closes with an ad for Foley's Honey and Tar noting pneumonia follows lagrippe.
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Alexander
Seed Potatoes Early and Late
Harlem gardens south of water tower advertise seed potatoes, both early and late varieties, led by H. D. Converse.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
The Most Stubborn Coughs Treated with Foley's Honey and Tar
An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for stubborn coughs from lagrippe or heavy cold. It claims the product strengthens the lungs and makes them sound, endorsed by H. J. Moogh and W. FF. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. FF. Jungkunz
Paris Visit Sparks Surprise at Champs Elysees
A young girl writes from Paris expressing delight yet noting locals’ ignorance of the Champs Elysees. She asked over a dozen people for directions and was met with puzzled shrugs and uncertainty about the famous avenue.
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Paris
Champs Elysees
Sound Advice on Kidney and Bladder Troubles
Sound advice to those with kidney and bladder troubles to take Foley's Kidney Cure. It is presented as a safe, sure medicine that always benefits the kidneys. Attributed to H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Grandchild Queries Grandpa’s Hair and Ark Identity
A grandchild chats with an elderly grandparent at length about his hair turning white and his Ark claim. The exchange playfully probes biblical figures Noah Shem Ham and Japhet, ending with the child suggesting the grandpa may be a beast. The tale captures a quaint, humorous family moment.
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Noah
Shem
Ham
Japhet
Shei
Kidney trouble cure and medical claims from 19th century notices
A collage of terse advertisements and testimonials notes Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio regaining work fitness after Foley’s Kidney Care, De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve curing long standing piles, One Minute Cough Cure praised for stopping coughs and curing colds, and various mentions of medicines and remedies with brief endorsements from individuals and a piano studio ad.
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Chas, Replogle
Atwater, O
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Important Time Change on the M. and St. Paul Ry
The article notes a timetable adjustment on Sunday April 29 for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line. Train No 54 departs Rock Island at 8 2 p m replacing 4 p m, reaches Savanna 10 10 p m and Freeport 11 30 p m. No 5 leaves Savanna 6 55 p m replacing 7 20 p m arriving Rock Island 8 40 p m. No 5 and 54 run daily between Savanna and Rock Island. Sleeper service is added between St Louis and St Paul via several lines linking to through car service Freeport to St Louis. Direct connections south and to southwestern points via the R I & P and Chicago & Alton. Service described as first class. Signed J B Swearr. 4-228 wlw.
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Trai No 54
Rock Island
Savanna
Freeport
St. Louis
St. Paul
C. M
Winter Spots On Gulf Coast And Midland Route Tourist Train
Advertises winter retreats along the gulf coast from Mobile to New Orleans with mild climate, hunting and fishing, and through car service by L and N railroad. Describes C M and St P Ry Midland Route Tourist Car service from Chicago to San Francisco with detailed schedule via Omaha, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco, plus a day in Salt Lake City for sightseeing. Includes contact for folders and information.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
W.P. A
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Firm Names Daly as Agent
Chicago and Northwestern names E B Daley as agent in a brief corporate notice. The filing lists Daley as representative for the firm, detailing powers and contact at the agency. A standard business update appears among other notices.
Milwaukee Trains to West and Connections
Railway schedule notes freight and passenger trains between Freeport Milwaukee and the Mineral Point division. Mentions connections to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison and via No 6 to Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs with through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island. Baggage checked to destination under J B Sweatt agent.
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Freeport
Olost
Khorn
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
Millwaukee
Canton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Raida
Kansas City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Points West
Rock Island
J.B
Sweatt
WEST St P & K C Limited Daily Express Timetable
Daily No 1 West St to St No 3 Express runs Sundays. No 6 Express daily. Timings include 9:37 pm departure and 10:09 am arrival. Ticket office in Brewater House with stage departures from South Freeport and Brewater House at 4:30, 8:45 am, 5:40 pm, and 8:00 pm. Baggage checked through to destination at no extra charge.
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C, Limited
Iban Pitt Aernspasdties
Brewater House
South Freeport
Fitz
Lord
Gen
Cage
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Cougher
Colin
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor
William & John Srs
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
Stephenson County Abstracts
Oscar TA Attorney
A. G. Frick
Notary Public
D. S. Brewster
Notary Pu
Morta
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Dakota
Iowa
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Utah
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Stover
Pres
Antrim
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Shomway
V.pres
Dorman
Cast
State Bank
Caldwall
D.C
D, Dorman
H, Wagner
A, Goddard
A.volkers
R. G, Shomway
John Tracy
L. M. Devore
Dann Rat
First National Bank
BrowEwu
A. Bidwell
Oaah
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Cornerwest Soldiers’ Monument
Wreefort
Europe
Mortgrane
Frzzfort
Hettinger
Collmann & Co Capital
ColnMann
Gaanam
Cashis
Collmann
V-Pres
L. BR. Jungkunz
D, B, Schulte
Wm. Trembor
Charles KE. Mey
John Fosha
W. N, Cronkrite
John B. Collmann
O. Collmann
Second National Bank
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
H. 8. Webster
M. B. Elson
Reuben Siegfried
Aaron Bower
B. Erp. Brockhausen, M. D
Galena Street
Ritchie & Lukermann
van Buren St
Court House Freeport
Quar Emmert & Hurrell’s
Bisphenann Atreot
Lil
Somme
Uncle Eli
GUIDE
H.J. Moogk
H. Clark
Chauncey
DeWitt
Gibson
Tennessee
Tere
C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
Helen H. Birch
West St
Co. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
San Francisco
St. P
Colorado Springs
R. R
Illinois Central
Omahia Limited
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