Rail timetable snippet with scattered destinations
A fragmented railroad schedule shows lines to Omaha St Paul and Dubuane Express with times like 11:20 am and 6:40 pm. It lists stations such as Decatur and Madison District and notes freight and passenger services along with an agent named H. W. Rowley.
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Southern Hap Kcri
Decatur RI
Prom South
Decatur
Madison District
Ceescvereee
Dedgeville
Cese LY
Sise Sree LY
Eesey OP
Weat
West
H.W. Rowley
Rail timetable notices and train connections from JOHN F. DALY agent
East and West Bound schedules show connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Janesville and Madison with parlor car services on multiple trains. The notice lists No 202 204 206 207 and 211 services with buffet and cafe cars and specifies Sunday operation details. John F. Daly is the agent.
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Mhrain
West Bound
Aha
Rockford
Beloit
Janeasville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Janesville
Harvard
DeDalb
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Going East and West Passenger Service Details
The notice outlines passenger and freight movements for Rock Island routes. It lists No 10 arriving at 100 miles per hour to Milwaukee, with connections to Janesville and Madison, and No 86 linking Chicago and Milwaukee. It mentions No 58 West bound to Rock Island and Davenport with connections, and No 9 making Kansas City Cedar Rapids and Dakota connections. Agent J B Sweatt signs the notice.
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Passoner
CBA
Essseseeseseseesees
Rock Taland
Freeport
BYR Hornereeterees
Mt. Carroll
Rock Island
Davenport
Chicago
Milwaukee
Janesville
Madison
Wo.9
Kansas City
Mneba
Cedar Rapids
Pointe
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
Novel Cookie Pot With Drip Flange Feature
The cooking pot design resembles a titewall and includes a flange below the rim forming a drip channel to collect overflow when liquids boil. This prevents stove smearing and liquid loss. A spout and receptacle can be added beneath the spout via a band attachment if needed.
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin Promises Clean System
When a deep cellar fills with poisonous air or the body carries foul undigested food, Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin offers a pleasant safe cleansing. A pure scientific preparation claimed to cure constipation headache biliousness and stomach trouble. Sold by all druggists at 1.00 money back if it fails.
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Dr. Caldwell
Americans Dominate Athens Olympics With Historic Victory
The United States swept the Athens Olympic Games with seven first places, six seconds, and six thirds, totaling 80 points to England’s four firsts, six seconds, and three thirds. Chicago University’s J D Lightbody stunned rivals by winning the 1500 meters, reversing traditional English strength.
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United Kingdom
J. D. Lightbody
Chicago University
Chicago
Isles
Schuylkill Navy Rules on Vesper Boat Club Trip
The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia adopts the National Association’s finding on the Vesper Boat Club’s Henley trip misstep. The Vespers faced a mild rebuke as crews involved sought to shift blame, and the navy’s action serves as a caution to future oarsmen.
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Schuylkill Navy
Philadelphia
National Association
Vesper Boat Club
Navy
Schuylkill
East and West Intercollegiate Track Meet Stalled
The executive committee of the Intercollegiate A A A A in Philadelphia reports the east will not initiate an intersectional track meet with the west. Western colleges, frustrated by repeated invites, press for a formal Western challenge while the east conditions terms.
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Philadelpha
Pennsylvania
American rider Kramer wins mile bicycle title at Crystal Palace
Frank Kramer of Vailsburg New Jersey, the American champion, won the international professional mile race at Crystal Palace London defeating Thorvald Ellegaard of Denmark and J. B. Benyon of Britain. Kramer also won the half mile and quarter mile events, with Ellegaard and Benyon placing second and third in those races. Richard Heller of Austria finished third in the quarter mile.
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Frank Kramer
Vailsburg
N. J
Crystal Palace
London
Thorvald Ellegaard
Benyon
Kramer
Elegaard
Ellegaard
Richard Heller
Leever Bets To Beat 1905 Batting Average
Pitcher Sam Leever wagers with Barney Dreyfuss that he will surpass his .102 1905 batting average this season. He says he is becoming a slugger and that the bet is nearly won.
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Sam Leever
Barney Dreyfuss
Leever
Rowing Championship Set for July 28 in Sydney
J Stanbury the world’s top professional sculler and ex champion George Towns will compete again for the championship and a $2500 side prize at Sydney on July 28.
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J. Stanbury
George Towns
Sydney
Australia
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Liver Health
A traditional medicinal notice praises an inactive liver causing ills and advocates cleansing the system. It extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable effective pleasant pills that never gripe and are sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Stoves Stored at Carter Bros Hardware
Carter Bros hardware at 56 Stephenson St offers stove storage and related services at reasonable rates, advertising glove storage as a convenience for customers.
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Carter Bros’ Hardware
Stephenson St
Clean House Today Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad
Advert announces Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the safe cure for stomach liver and bowel disorders. It promises to clear causes of sickness, relieve constipation and indigestion, and improve health. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back offer if it fails.
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Dr. Caldwell
Curious Fox Cub Habitat and Hidden Prey Patterns
Native Notes describes fox cub behavior around their burrow home. Partridge nests near the den are sheltered as cubs play around nettle beds. Rabbits thrive in adjacent holes as cubs ignore live prey, detouring only to seize dead meat shown by observers.
India Holds World’s Largest Irrigation System
An Indian irrigation network, fed by rivers controlled by artificial means, waters lands rivaling the surface area of Maine. Governmentirrigated crops are valued at about £125,000,000 yearly, with private tanks and local sources likely expanding the watered area to near the British Isles, about three times Ohio.
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India
Maine
British Isles
Ohio
Army signals San Francisco ruins with balloon images
Brigadier General Adolphius W. Greely directs San Francisco salvage under the Army signal corps. The war department catalogs hundreds of photographs of the city’s ruins taken from balloons, a notable feat by the only Civil War enlisted man to become a U.S. brigadier general.
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Army
San Praneises
Adolphius
W. Greely
United States Army
Uncle Sam
San Francisco
Signal Corps
War Department
General Greely
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Relief for Indigestion
Advertising copy touts Kodol for Dyspepsia as a cure for chronic indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the product digests what you eat, strengthens digestion, and makes the stomach “sweet,” offering relief from digestive disorders and improved vitality. Sold by all druggists.
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted in Freeport Testimony
Local testimonial in Freeport endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and back pain. Mrs Emford reports relief after using pills bought at Emmett's drug store in 1897, urging others to choose Doan's and noting wide dealer availability at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole U.S. agents.
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Bright
Dean
Freeport
BE. Emford
Locust St
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Bi-Annual Meeting of General Federation of Women's Clubs
The Illinois Central Railway Association offers round trip tickets to St. Paul and Minneapolis for the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in St. Paul from May 30 to June 7 1906. Tickets go on sale May 28 29 80 31 with return limit June 9 extended to July 15 by deposit and extra $2. Sleeper service runs between Freeport and St. Paul.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Paul, Minn
Illinois Central R. A
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Freeport
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Penny Grae Estern
J. P. Eimer
Minn
Seba Welee
Early cabbage tomato and celery plants at Burchard's garden
Note from West Report stating early cabbage tomato and celery plants are ready at Burchard's garden in West Reepport.
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Burchard's Garden
West Reeport
Secretary Bonaparte reviews drunkenness court martial
Friends plead for a naval officer before Secretary Bonaparte, arguing the sentence is unjust due to his trouble, thirst, after a court martial report reaches the secretary. The exchange frames the officer as popular and capable but harmed by drinking.
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Bonaparte
New York
The Mingling of Races and Plant Evolution
A Century magazine excerpt argues that crossbreeding of species drives plant improvement when paired with strict selection. It warns that crossing without careful supervision and patient curation may cause harm, while organized, selective breeding can transform the vegetable kingdom upward.
La Follette Delivers Extended Rate Legislation Speech
Senator La Follette's lengthy address on rate legislation needed proof sheets totaling forty nine full galleys. The 50,000 word speech spanned over three hours the first day and four the second, delivered by a slow but dramatic speaker with frequent gesturing and shifting facial expressions.
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la Follette
Governor Hoch Re-nominated Despite Earlier Controversy
Governor Edward W. Hoch of Kansas, renominated by the Republican Party to seek another term, faced and defeated an insult allegation against a former governor’s wife. A native of Kentucky, Hoch has led Kansas in its battle against Standard Oil and monopolistic combines since 1870.
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Edward W. Hoch
Kansas
Republican Party
Machine
Hoch
Kentucky
Sinnce
Standard Oil Company
Porcelain Factory Workers Endure Scorching Furnace Haze
Report describes men at Timages porcelain works laboring in extreme heat. Workers in fireproof gear pass hot articles between furnaces, with the first man every five minutes escaping to a mattress for relief while a boy provides ice water before returning to the blaze.
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Timages
Top Dressing Mowing Land
A Massachusetts farmer says applying manure as soon as grass is mowed protects roots from being burned and provides the most benefit. The farmer experimented with top dressing in April May October December.
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Massachusetts
Watch for Early Indigestion Symptoms With Syrup Pepsin
A pharmacy notice urges watching for indigestion and liver trouble signs and treating promptly with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims quick relief from chronic dyspepsia and its complications and notes availability from druggists at 50c and 1.00 with a money back guarantee.
Nickel Plate excursion fares to New Haven with extensions
Train excursion rates from Chicago to New Haven with return fare 18.60 plus 1.00 extension option. Valid for June 2 3 4 and 8 via Nickel Plate Road and New York City routes. Extension deadline June 30. Office: Nickel Plate, Room 28, 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Nickelgate Road
New York City
Nickel’ Plate
Adams St
Fate and fate in marriage discussed by Louisa and Virginia
In dialogue from the American Spectator the characters debate whether any man who asks a woman could be her fate with Virginia affirming that she would marry almost any man who asks. Louisa worries a man might not be her fate and contemplates lifetime singlehood.
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Virginia
Louisa
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Digestive Relief
An advertorial claims good complexions depend on a healthy stomach and promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia as a remedy that digests foods and reinforces stomach function. It lists benefits such as relief from palpitations, flatulence, sour stomach, and heartburn and notes availability at all druggists.
Dany Journal Delivery Offer Ad Declares Citywide Service
The Dany Journal announces citywide delivery for 10 cents, with a three week period for service.
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Fitineia Cental
Arnreas
Freepor
Seeiea Ve Bisathoat
Deenbeee Sacasaelles
Yialis
Settee
Unday
Chicago Great Western R. R
Dubuque
St.Paul
Des Moines
St. Josep
Fort Dodge
Council Blaffe
Omaha
Chicago Express
Omaha & K
ALLY
Issoseensvereseersen
Xpress
Brewster House
South Freeport
F. Y
J. P. Elmer
Gen. Pass. Agt
Forreston
Ernst, Forreston
Forrestons
Wee
Galena St
John Schwarz & Sons Wholesale & Retail
Peters
Douglas Avenue
Dorman & Co
van Buren and
Exchange Streets
Boston
Mass
American Medical Association
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Gures
Lane
People’s Column
Stephenson Street
King’s Daughters’ Hui Ployment
King's Daughters’ Employment Bureau
King’s Daughters' Employment Bureau
King’s Daughter’s Employment Bureau
Stephenson Bt
Lidtt
Outfit Free
The
Bible House
Dearborn Street
John Schwarz & Sons
W. J. Smith
Pincoln Avenue
W. B
Gregory
State St
C.B. Kling
Miama Street
Galena Avenue
Bale
Schiller
Alice Maison
Broadway
W. E. Fonken
Mitchell
W. J. Laible
City
Hancock
Hotel Freeport
Galena Street
P. Metzger
City Drug Store
Stearns & Zipf
German Bank
F.A. Dietrich
Miller’ S
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Avenue
Shaw
Hardin St
Clark Ave
Karcher
Orent
Tel
White
Beaver St
Upper Stephenson Street
Baldwin
van Buren Street
Athens
Ferg
Clean
Proteus
Lady Franklin Bay
Greely
A. W. Greely
Galena Ave
Sluiter & Brauer
John S. Harpster
Aaenema
Southern Railway
Cincinnati
W. A. Beckler
N.P.A
Monroe St
A. Garrett
Maneger
W. Rinearson
N.P
Business Directory
Ilinois
BANKS
Stover
Prea
H.H. Antrim
Dorman
R.G. Shumway
Henry Baler
State Bank of
Fred Dorman
W. H. Wagner Henry Baler
F, Aspinwall
Covings
Ill
Hettinger
Collmann & Oc Capital
Collmann
D. F. Graham
V.nes
Jungkans
A. Oast
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
Aug.Beramar
MiGe Gund
W.N. Cronkrite
John
Ollins
First National Bank OF Freeport
ILI Capital
O. B. Bidwell
A. Bidwell
Second National Bank OF Freeport
B. Elson
Wotter Caabie Or. Direstoren
H.C. Burchard
L. H. Burre
Burchard & Burrell
Attorneys AT Law
Sourt House
Nols
W. N. Cronerite
Attorney AT Law
Ldwin Freeport
New Haven, Conn
A. L. Babcock
Anzeiger
Chicago and
Spring Streets
Mdanly
Frisbie & Haney
Ibuilders General Contracting
New
Dany Journal
North Carolina
Switzerland
Hot, Springs
Asheville
Lake’ Toxaway
Southern’ Railw'y
Geo. B. Allen
Gem Paar
St. Louis
McCullough
Dearborn St
Th. A
H. Hardwick
Washington, D. G
W. H. Tayloe
Washington, D. C
Homeseeker
Tyne
Northestern
R’y. l
Briennial Meeting
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Fensini
Chicago de
Minneapol
Mississipp
Bog
B. Kus
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