Mileage Book Mayhem Sketch Sparks Travel Protest
A spoof list circulating in Freeport mocks mileage books from the Western Passenger Association. It lampoons complex rules, forged procedures, and absurd penalties while proposing a fictitious 2000 mile ticket with impossible conditions and comic punishments. The piece reflects traveler frustration and satirical critique of rail fare restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Western Passenger Association
Sioux City
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
Carnegie
Supreme Court
Air Brakes Save Brakeman After Railcar Slip
Brakeman Jas Hayes narrowly escaped a deadly fall on a Pecatonica bound run from Belvidere when a car shifted beneath his foot as he crossed to a new car. The air brakes engaged, preserving life and leaving Hayes with only bruises before he was treated in Belvidere.
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Telvidere
Oct
Jas
Hayes
Freeport
Pecatonica
Tetrato
Howes
Belvidere
Cora Branen Urges Timely Carpet Cleaning Call
The note instructs to call phone 21 at carpet cleaning time. It mentions Cora Branen and a reminder to schedule cleaning.
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Cora Branen
Corn Cobs for Alcohol Boosts Canneries
Agriculture department tests in Hoopeston IL show corn cobs and stalks waste can be converted into alcohol at low cost. Eleven gallons per ton of cobs and six gallons per ton of stalks suggest a distillery beside canneries could supply significant quantities.
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Agricutural Department
Hoopeston
United States
Georgia expert backs Chicago International Live Stock Exposition
Prof Willoughby of the Georgia Experiment Station praises the December 1 8 Chicago exposition as a vital learning and advancement opportunity for dairy and live stock breeders. He urges Georgia dairy and live stock members to attend and use the show to improve cattle quality and sire selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Willoughby
Georgia Experiment Station
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association
Chicago
Exposition Company
Cgeorvia
Georgia
John So Choodwin
Chicago and Naperville
Aberdeen
Tibet
University of Dive Stock
Mrs Austin's Pancakes for Breakfast Ready Quick
A brief note describes Mrs Austin's Pancakes for breakfast ready in no time. The message uses casual style with a cheerful tone and mentions a quick, easy morning meal.
Col Lowden’s Sinissippi Farm A Model West Estate
The Chicago Journal reports Col Frank O Lowden’s Sinissippi farm near Oregon Illinois as a self contained country seat two miles from Oregon covering 4490 acres. The estate includes a 21 room house with river views twelve miles of roads and fifteen miles of woven fence a guest house lodge and facilities for staff. Livestock includes prize winning shorthorn cattle Percheron horses 150 Poland China hogs and Shropshire sheep with a five acre kitchen garden and a rose garden. Water comes from a gasoline engine supplying 75000 gallons daily and security is tight with watchmen and fire drills conducted regularly.
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Chicago Journal
Oregon
Ilinois
Sinissippi Farm
Frank O. Lowden
National Capital
Dixon
Lowden
Sinissippi
Poland
Sinisstoni
Lowdens
Eliza
Kite Creek
Angephine
Local Official Protest Highlights Springfield Exhibit Dispute
Fragmented text indicates a Saturday event in Springfield involving county exhibits and the farm products department. Mentions Mr. Banseherdm and Mr. Boucher with remarks on service and satisfaction. reference to a Globe report on a selection rendered during a tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Banseherdm
Springfieldd
Boucher
Globe
Thanks for help after bereavement and move
Thanks to friends and neighbors for aid after a bereavement. Mentions table of tablets priced 85 cents and signs off Joseph Emmiert with unclear location.
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Toahkins Hollister
Joseph Eimmiert
Clement Sells Anuda Land To Wan Captain
The notice indicates Clement is selling land to Wan with Captain Stewart shown in the deal. Details are incomplete but identify transfer of property and involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ask Flenry Baier
Stewart Shouwe
Anuda
Clement
Train schedule changes prompt rider alert
Local notice warns riders that the Chicago Great Western Railway altered train usage and timetable details. Officials urge passengers to check current listings in this paper for updated departures and station information.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Prunes Cheaper Amid Rising Prices For Other Fruits
Prices for many fruits and canned goods rise this fall while prunes drop in cost. Apricots up 25 percent, peaches and pears about 10 percent higher. Apples uncertain with crops, currants and raisins steady. Canned vegetables scarce and pricier. tomatoes and peas up. Carriers expect output at 60 percent of last year. Sugar cheaper, coffee higher, tea steady. Jars and packaging demand surge. tin plate costs up. Wholesale trade solid. households anticipate inflation, with canners controlling market prices.
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Goa
This Date in History Highlights Notable Deaths and Events
A chronicle notes Milton's death in 1674, Fielding's death, Christophe shot in 1820, and Pierce's death. It mentions George the opening of the Hudson River Railroad in 1832 and Perryville, Kentucky battles, with China typhoon and Manchuria tensions referenced.
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Milton
Henry Fielding
Henri Christophe
Hayti
Etho
Bavaria
Greece
Hudson River
New York
Albany
Haifeng
China
Russia
Manchuria
Miona stomach tablets promise cure for indigestion
An advertisement extols Miona stomach tablets claiming to cure indigestion and related pains. It urges use before meals to strengthen digestion, contrasts with ordinary remedies, and offers a guarantee for a money back claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jungkunt
Mirona
Agriculture board names new officers in Springfield bid
A fragmentary report from Springfield outlines the Board of Agriculture naming officers and a new president with listed names. The text is garbled but indicates leadership changes and related proceedings within the department.
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Board of Agriculture
Csi
Springfield
Boulkersen
Phil Waton
Spring Dela
Blood Poisoning Cure Promotes New Life Pils
An OCR fragment touts a patent medicine claim for quick poisoning cure labeled Blood Poisoning Sosubte Yroup. It promises removal of poison and infusion of vigor, claiming relief from stomach pains headaches dizziness and colic without griping or elsewhere.
Mystery of the Missing Stick Solved
Local sleuths piece together clues to reveal the fate of a disputed stick said to vanish during a village game. Residents describe movements near the park as officers review testimonies and check nearby storerooms for evidence.
Prof Vann Arrives at Brewster House for Health Diagnostics
Announcement extols Prof Vann a diagnostic master arriving at Freeport to test his healing gift. The piece praises his noninvasive methods, emphasizes accurate diagnosis, and notes a staff of specialists will offer nature based treatments using herbs. It warns visits are limited and invites locals to witness a landmark event.
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Prof Vann
Brewster House
Freeport
Tien
Emerson
Prof
Vann
Wiha Gheedh
Wwe Agsie
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Pracelers
Knight of the Grip
Col. Lowden
Thouesand
Mars
Wim
Jungkunst
Vano
Stick
Kuehner
Ce Dee Ie
Wernicke
Karpen Bros
Davenport
Royal Morris
Ostermoor
Feit
Matton Nophews
Crean
Silver Bell
F. A. Schulz
Paige
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
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