County Board Votes 10 to 11 on Motion. Bridges and Fees Approved
The county board, correcting accounts, failed a motion after a division vote with ten ayes and eleven nays. Price moved to empower the poor farm committee to issue an order to pay contractors once work is completed and accepted. Committees were appointed to assist highway commissioners on town bridge work. Board members were granted legal mileage and per diem. Minutes read and approved. adjourned to November 7, 1906.
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Thompson
Bamberger
Bauscher
Banpasser
Bocke
Pruce
Cronkrite
Pickes
Halladay
Lamb
Lohr
Barnes
Dow
Rtzler
Felts
Kochler
Nelson
Price
Tezner
Rigney
Commissioners of Highways
Jefferson
Dickes
Trangasser
Loran
Boeke
Koeht
Stephen Rhaney
Joan Bruce
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Healed Back Pain Say Freeport Resident
Mrs. Clara Ziders of Freeport testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills improved her long standing kidney discomfort sleep quality and backache after using the product from Hinmert's drug store. She notes she slept better and felt stronger by the end of the treatment and urges others to inquire. Fronting agency FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY markets the pills at six cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Clara Ziders
267Th Street
Dean
Hinmert
Boan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Doan’s
Town Board Meeting To Audit Town Bills
Town Board holds a regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 for auditing bills. Citizens with claims against the town must present them at the town clerk’s office, Rice Building 2nd floor, at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michall Steffen
Rice Building
Chicago Great Western Tourist Cars to California
The Chicago Great Western Railway runs weekly tourist cars to California via Omaha and C R T P railway. For full information apply to the Great Western agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chicago Great Western Railway
Omaha
Great Western
Clement Authority on Canadian Lands
Land is the only safe investment there is in this country. Canadian lands are the best of all. If you wish to go to Canada go with William Clement, the man who made Canada famous in this part of the country. Will take prospective land buyers up every Tuesday.
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Canada
William Clement
Dissolution of Bergman Hanke Firm and Continuation
The firm Bergman Hanke Co is dissolved by mutual consent with Mr Hanke retiring. Creditors are asked to call at the office to settle. Business will be continued by W F Bergman and A Hanke. BERGMAN.
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Bergman, Hanke & Co
Mutual Comisent
Hanke
W. F. Bergman
W.ff
Bergman
Very Low Rates to Buffalo for North-Western Line
Excursion tickets sold at one fare for round trip from October 10 to 17 to Buffalo on account of the International Christian Convention. Favorable return limits. Apply to Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Very Low Rates to Dallas via North Western Line
Excursion tickets to Dallas offered with favorable return limits. Tickets valid October 7 and on selected dates. Application through Chicago and North Western Railway agents. International Association of Railway Engineers noted in advisory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Air Eccestii
Nternational Association
Bire Engineers
Chicago & North-Western R’y. O-Vhiwtd
Excursion Fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles Offered
Very low North Western line excursion rate in effect from adl station September 8 to 1 inclusive for round trips with favorable return limits. The Overland Limited electric lighted along the Salt Lake Route features drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. China and Japan Fast Mail trains listed with sleeping cars to both cities. Information available from agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
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North Western Line
Adl
National Baptist Convention
California
Overland Limited
New Salt Lake
Los Angeles
China & Japan
San Francisco
Tn Angeles
Chicas
North-Western
Low Rates to West and Northwest by Rail
Greatly reduced fares to points on the West and Northwest via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines. Half fare for children, liberal stopovers, and tourist steepers accepted. For rates routes and train service contact the ticket agent or Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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California
Chicatine
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Leetes
Miller General Passenger
Chicago
Pike's Peak Centennial Excursion Rates Announced
Very low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the North Western Line. Effective from all stations Sey Wto wz inclusive with favorable return limits. Details available from Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago Wins Both Major Leagues Crown in One City
The 1906 baseball season ends with Chicago teams winning both major league pennants. The National League champion beat the record and claimed 116 wins in 158 games. The American League pennant margin was tight with New York, decided only last week. Final standings show New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and St. Louis among top clubs, while last scores from Saturday and Sunday include city matchups and rain postponements.
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Chicago
New York
W. IL. Ie
Ohno Vee
Wittsburge
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
St Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Trill Warns Nation to Return to Agriculture
At the Chicago Commercial association banquet James J. Hill of the Great Northern railroad warned that industrialism is waning and the country must shift to agriculture for safety. He urged conserving land and soil, expanding yield per acre, and restoring productivity to avoid disaster.
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Chicago
Chicago Commercial Association
James J. Trill
Great Northern Railroad
Northwest
Smoot Speech Highlights Mormon Conference Address
Salt Lake City reports Senator Reed Smoot, an apostle of the church, defended his dual duty to church and country while urging focus on irrigation investments. An irrigation triumph was cited as westward progress and prophecy fulfilled. In Wisconsin, a quarry accident at Ravine left Mary Franche dead and Sam Fagutie fatally injured. two others injured as a line hook snapped and workers were struck by stone.
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Salt Lake City
Qet. S
Mormon Church
Reed Smcot
Ravine
Wis
Mary Franche
Sam Fagute
John O'Laughlin Company
Workitus Telos
Paris Car Collision Narrows Injuries in Street Scene
An early-20th century report notes a motor car collision with a carriage in Paris near the Poitlonge district. The driver suffered minor injuries while the other party remained unharmed. The page also includes an advertisement for Kodo Dyspepsia promising digestion aid and stomach health benefits.
They Looked Like Sinners Resurrection Day Crowd
In New Traven Yale and Harvard met in football to draw over 50 000 spectators. A clergyman's daughter walking with her mother asked what the scene was, exclaiming What is it mamma Resurrection Day as crowds filled Kim City streets.
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Yale
Harvard
New Traven
Kim City
Tarper
Frank Stockton and the Plymouth Rock Chickens Tale
Frank Stockton began with poultry on his Budder Grange farm. A motherly Plymouth Rock named chicks after literary friends, including Mary Mapes Dodge. Dodge visiting the farm teased that little Mary Mapes Dodge turns out to be Thomas Bailey Add rich.
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Frank Stockton
Plymouth Rock
Stockton
Mary Mapes Dodge
Thomas Bailey Addrich
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Piles and Wounds
When shopping for first aid salve, choose DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. It is advertised as the original with the name stamped on every box and claimed effective for eczema, boils, cuts, bruises, and especially piles. Sold by all druggists.
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Orie
DeWitt
Twazel
Selecting Ewe Lambs for Breeding Quality and Profit
A National Stockman article urges flock masters to prioritize selecting top ewe lambs for breeding. It warns against selling best stock and explains how early-maturing, fattenable ewes yield higher profits, with emphasis on long-term improvements through careful selection. It notes buyers temptations and the need for enduring, quality stock.
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Bea cl Rey
Iloos
Ash Register for Sale at Bargain Cash Rent
Local notice offers an antique cash register for sale with a brisk price in cash. Call for details and viewing. the ad emphasizes a bargain and straightforward rental option.
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First Lass
Chamberlain Colic Remedy A Trusted Home Aid
A historic ad touts Chamberlain colic and diarrhea remedy as a long trusted family option. It claims widespread dealer endorsement, thousands of testimonials, physician prescriptions, and life saving potential while costing a quarter.
Proud of It Del'ighted Neighbors Discuss Mrs Tittlesay
Two gossiping women Mrs Jones and Mrs Brown spy on new arrival Mrs Tittlesay. They chatter about her so called ailment and scandal while mispronouncing medical terms and mocking her. The piece captures small town rumor and social snubs.
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Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Brown
Dr Caldwell's Caxative Syrup Pep sin Ad Claim
A sales pitch questions widespread suffering from dyspepsia and constipation and touts Dr Caldwell's Caxative Syrup Pep sin as an easy cure. The ad claims the syrup can relieve all troubles with a few doses and offers money back if unsatisfied. It states prices at 50 cents and 1 dollar and says sold by all druggists.
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Dr. Caldwell
Arron Burr in Prison Seigneury and Midnight Candles
A Harper's Magazine excerpt depicts Aaron Burr in prison maintaining his lordly manners. He refuses to surrender control over lights, stating he never goes to bed before twelve and always burns two candles, outlasting the jailer’s request to extinguish lights at eight.
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Burr
Tlarper
Laxative Honey and Tar Promoted for Curing Cold
An advertisement claims W Kenne dy's Laxative Honey and Tar opens the bowels to drive a cold from the system. Marketed as a cure by all druggists.
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W Kennedy
Washidetta Gray Eagle Dies in Canada
Washidetta also known as Gray Eagle, once at Custer massacre, died at Prince Albert Saskatchewan. He fled to the Canadian northwest after the battle and later fought for whites against Saskatchewan rebels. He stood 6 feet 4 inches, renounced paganism before his death, and joined the Anglican church with his children raised in that faith.
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Washidetta
Gray Eagle
Canadian Northwest
United States
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Passage Request on Cope Line by John Randolph Organizes a Voyage
The story notes the Cope line, famed Philadelphia to Liverpool, and recounts John Randolph of Roanoke seeking passage to Liverpool for Russia duty. He asks for a ship choice and berth, but the line head declines to offer a free pass, directing him to pay fare for a saferoom aboard a ship.
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Or Marine
Cope
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Charlies HE. Cramp
John Randolph
Roanoke
Russia
Tarkson
Pheamus
Sam John Randelph
Thomas Cope
Cure for Dyspepsia Promoted by Syrup Pepsin
An advert claims life is embittered by dyspepsia and touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a marvelous universal cure. It promises relief from stomach aches headaches and nausea with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Caldwell
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Hits Global Demand
Dr W H Caldwell of Monticello introduced a remedy for indigestion and biliousness that became an instant success. The laxative syrup, named after him, has been used worldwide and reportedly never failed to replicate initial successes. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents and 1.00. Money
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W.H. Caldwell
Monticello
Fragmentary OCR Time Clues Prompt Vague Entry
Scrap text shows scattered times and garbled phrases with no clear event or context. The fragment includes numbers around 5 75 and 748 and mentions evenings and a Tam reference, offering little usable detail for a coherent summary.
Train Schedule Fragments From Historic Rail Line
A fragmented timetable lists trains serving Chicago and Milwaukee routes with connections to landsville Madison and North Dakota. It notes passenger carries, departure times around 7 am, and arrivals near 10 pm, attributed to J B Swear agent for CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
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Whidas Abieaves
Landsville
Madison
Kansas
North
South Dakota
J.B. Swear
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