Noisome Duel Over a Caricature in Paris
In Paris four men meet at dawn over a perceived insult in a fictional portrait. M. Charlier engineers a mock duel using carriages and foils. names argue who is the real model for Jules Garnier. A breakfast follows and a newspaper account sparks curiosity across the city.
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Elysian Fields
Paris
Boulogne Wood
M. Charlier
M. de Musser
Chartier
M. Rubidoux
M.petedoux
Caroliae
de Musser
M. Tetedoux
M. Cardiac
Charlier
Rubidoux
M. Caroline
Moi
Jules Garnier
Garnier
M. Rubidous
Charler
Wendell C, M'Lain
Rail schedule notes and connections for eastbound and westbound trains
Eastbound and westbound schedules list departure and arrival times with multiple stops and parlor car services. Train connections at Rockford Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Beloit Janesville Harvard and more are noted. John F. Daly, agent.
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East Bound
West Bound
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
M and St P R R Schedule Details East and West
The timetable lists train No 10 departing Rock Island at 7 am for Milwaukee arriving 8 10 pm with connections to Janesville and Madison No 9 to Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and Dakota points No 68 goes to Rock Island Davenport and Freeport while No 86 links Chicago and Milwaukee freight services carry passengers at Mt Carrol Freeport and Rock Island agent J B Sweatt noted adjustments and connections
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Ted Seesenssesere
M.man
Dashenres
Dassenmef
Drrecs Metros
Chicago
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Janesville
Madison
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
Trains and routes listed for multiple Midwest destinations
The notice outlines daily passenger train routes from South Freeport via Chicago express and local services to Dubuagt Minneapolis St Paul Des Moines St Joser Kansas City Fort Dodge Vouncil Bluffe and Omaha. It lists express and limited services with signal stop rules and stage connections from Brewster and South Freeport, baggage handling terms, and agent contacts J F Uagu, J P Elmer.
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Chicago
Dubagt
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Des Moines
St. Joser
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Brewater House
South Freeport
Brewster House
Faidence
F.uaoy
J. ?. Elmer
Gen. Pass. Agt
Last Millet Brother Dies. Artist Jean Baptiste Millet
The article notes the death of Jean Baptiste Millet, brother of painter Millet the Angelus, and confirms he was also an artist. It mentions public figures and a travel anecdote from Dwight Elmendorf about nautical terms used by Jersey ferryboat crews on the North River, including a pilot’s call to hedge a line.
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Millet
Angelus
Jean Baptiste Millet
Dwight Elmendorf
North River
New York
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Digestive Relief
An advertisement claims Kodol Digestive Imp aids chronic indigestion and dyspepsia by digesting meals, strengthening digestive organs, and restoring vitality. It asserts the stomach acts as a boiler and promises relief and improved well being, sold by all druggists.
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Freeport Resident
Freeport Illinois resident C. J. Murray testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured an acute back pain and improved kidney function since 1897. He re endorses the remedy and recommends it to friends and acquaintances. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
Freeport
C. J. Murray
Iroquois St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Silenced by a Wort in Manchester Ward Boss Story
Richard J. Barry a longtime ward leader and alderman in Manchester faced a retort from Christian TL. Wolff a German master plumber during a Monday morning exchange. Wolff replied with a crisp German pun, leaving Barry unable to respond. Doston Tleratt
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Richard J. Barry
Manchester
Christian TL. Wolff
Wolff
Lake Massabesh
Doston Tleratt
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Health at Home
An advertisement urges readers to clean the body as a home remedy using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It touts relief from constipation indigestion and stomach liver and bowel issues with a money back guarantee and pricing at 50c and $1.60 sold by all druggists.
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Caldwell
Taldwell
Colonel Knox First Manager for Douglas Daily in Brockton
Colonel Armour Knox of Texas Sistings fame became the first manager of ex Governor Douglas's new Brockton daily. At a banquet he said he would supply brains while Douglas would supply money, then shared a joke about Uncle Dave in Boston who heard Mark Twain instead of a lecture by Rev Joseph Cook.
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Armour Knox
Texas Sistings
Border Ranger Fame
Douglas
Strockton
Brockton
Colonel Knox
Dave
Boston
Mark Twain
Music Hall
Tremont Temple
Joseph Cook
Uncle Dave
Flying's future debated at West Point Aero club talk
Captain Homer Hedge, president of the Aero club, spoke at West Point on the future of flight. He argued progress will bring safe air travel, but warned flying must be studied more deeply and not treated casually, using a military rank anecdote to illustrate careful mastery.
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Homer Hedge
New Aero Club
West Point
West
Boston Post
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Liver Health
A touting of DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable pleasant pills to cleanse the system and stimulate the liver. Claims they “never gripe” and are sold by all druggists as a general health aid.
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DeWitt
Carter Bros Store Offers Glove Storage at Stephenson Street
Stoves stored by Carter Bros hardware at 55 Stephenson St offer glove storage at reasonable rates.
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Carter Bros’ Hardware
Stephenson St
How a Statesman Was Started
A New Yorker named Howard Lane meets his mirror twin Spencer-Raymond Spencer in the Mall. After a comic exchange they swap identities to woo Margaret Thorne. Lane, inspired by love, vows to pursue a public career, ending with Spencer’s life-like influence guiding his fate.
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Howard Lane
Central Park West
Lane
Spencer
Raymond Spencer
Lanes
San Francisco
Europe
Miss Thorne
White House
Spencer Trowbridge
From Office Boy to Merchant by a Clever Cash Move
A former office boy and messenger helped Blank & Co. be paid when a shaky debtor offered a $250 check. With seven cents short of funds at the bank close, he deposited his own money and had the cashier credit Blank & Co. The next day Blank & Co. failed, revealing the ruse.
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Blank & Co
Newport sheriff known for rough justice among tramps
In Newport Maine the county sheriff George Cole earned a feared reputation for rough treatment of tramps. One night he and several men searched a railway yard and found a freight car full of weary travelers. A tramp told him they were already full, prompting a terse exchange as Cole confronted the crowd.
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Newport
George Cole
Cole
Pard
Boston Herald
Watch For It Watch For Indigestion Symptoms
Doctor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as a quick, pleasant cure for chronic dyspepsia and liver troubles. The ad urges watching early symptoms and promises money back if it fails. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Dr. Caldwell
Kodol for Dyspepsia Advertisement
A pasty sallow complexion is tied to stomach problems. The ad claims Kodol for Dyspepsia will digest food and restore stomach function, removing palpitations, flatulence, sour stomach and heartburn and is available from all druggists.
Dany Jouanal Delivers Throughout City for Week
The Dany Jouanal project moves across the city over seven days delivering services and demonstrations. Local residents attend at multiple neighborhoods to learn about the program and its offerings.
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Teave Fi Omaha, Limited
Ubgue Jispreni
Olteomahain
Dubdnaue Express
Cs Cies
Doars Express
Paul
Vdevereeeersenenlay
Danoener
Dodgeville
Senadad
AG bin
Freeport Hav. 0
Wer Bros., Hofmann & Buse
Joseman
Great Western
R. R
Forreston
Forrestonieese
Ccreee
Sundar
ITH
Southern Railway
Cincinnati
W. A. Beckler
Monros St
Chicago, I
A. Garrott
W. G. Rinearson, G. P. A. Cincinnati, O
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Lower Michigan
J. P. Aimer
St. Paul Minn
Reed
Washington
Robert R. Hitt
William A. Clark
Montana
Ile
Rerina
People’s Column
Stephenson Street
King’s Daughters' Employment Bureau
King’s Daughters’ Employment Bureau
Galena St
R. C. Hadler
Red Cedar Lake
Wis
H. B. Smith
Taylor Ave
Old Hne Health and Accident Insurance Company
National Casualty Company
Detroit
Mich
W. E. Maben
Douglas Ave
Houay
State St
Miami Street
Gnalena Avenue
Schiller
Alice Dolson
A. Ruthe
Douglas Avenue
Union Street
F. Ruthe
Seta
Broadway
W. Be, Fonken
Mitchell
W. J. Lauble
City
Lincoln Avenue
J.W. Miller
Cherry St
Hancock
Oak St
Exchange St
Wm. Walton
FA. Dietrich
Fiat
Galena Street
Washington St
C. D
Walnut Street
Clean
C. Burchard
Second National Bank OF
Burchard & Burrell
Attorneys AT Law
Court House
Unois
W. WN. Cronerite
Stephenson §T
L. R. Burred
Business Directory
Illinois
BANKS
C. Stover
H.H. Antrim
Oashter
Dorman
R. G. Shumway
Henry Baker
State Bank of Freeport
ILI Capital
Held
W WI. Holland
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H. Antrim
Ill
Hettinger
Collmann & Co Capital
Collmann
Pres
D. F. Graham
V. Pres
LR. Jungkans
A.can
OB. Schulte
Trembor
Aug.Bergmat
M.gund
W.N. Cronkrite
John
Ocollmann
First National Bank OF
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Babcock
North Galana Avanna
Eres
Llidly
Anzeiger
Frisbie & Haney
Ibuilders General Contracting
Ios Exchange St
Grand Opera House
Homeseekers
C. P. Guenther’s
Galena Ave
Sluiter & Brauer
Thien City
Hyorare
Mather
Jookx
Antee
John S$. Harpster
Calais
Johnsoien & Sons Wholesale
The
Land of the Sky
And
Western
North Carolina
Bhoane
Switzerland
Hot Springs
Asheville
Sey
Lake Toxaway
Excelente
Southern Rail
Queen & Crescent
Lion Rates
Ang Particulars
Fane
Geo. B. Allen
J. Louis
J.S. McCullough
Dearborn &T
H. Hardwick
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