R. R. Time Tables East and West Bound Passenger Schedule
Train timetable shows east and west bound departures from Dodgeville and Decatur with few lines indicating Express and Mail services. Notable stops include Fort Doume, Omahas, and Southbound routes with ages of trains listed and notes on coaches or sleepers in service. Agent H. W. Rowley signs off as timetable authority.
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Dabuane
Southern Express
Loyal Mail
Teeseesseeen
Motion
Mae
Paskonmel
Seeneliv
Pasaenger
Cuhebs Feerases
BAD Mike
Ceeeeveuens
Dodgeville District
Petteas Ve
Pashongel
Dally
Roe
Bo. West
H. W. Rowley
Trans Ri Rail Schedule Excerpt East and West Routes
East and West bound timetable details for multiple trains, connections, and parlor car services. Includes routes from Freeport to Chicago, Beloit, Rockford, Belvidere, and Milwaukee with notes on equipment and freight connections. Also lists Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route departures from South Freeport and related transfers.
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WIT
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalbekt
Harvard and Son
Belviere
DeDalb
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
Ohn F
Daly
Paskonet
Dabbengol
Eeesseeeseeess Bih OO
Rock Island
Tor Freight
Freeport
Racine
Tifreight
Iesengers Mt. Caroll
Paas
Davenport
Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
South Freeport
Chicago
Chicago Express
Dubuque
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
Pineneagh
St. Joseph
Fort Dodge
Gally
Brewster House
Bagga
White School House to Oakland Cemetery Bus Schedule
A notice details a daily trip service from White School House to Oakland Cemetery on specified days with times listed. Tickets are 10 cents from Owen T. Smith at Freeport Water Company office. The service replaces street car travel to the cemetery, with half hour bus departures on travel days. Also mentions Nickel Plate summer tourist rates from Chicago with sale dates and reservation contact at 107 Adams Street Chicago.
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Surrey
White School House
Oakland Cemetery
Cabuamdonrs
Owen T. Smith
Freeport Water Company
First National Bank
Round Trip Fares From Chicago to Canadian and New England Points
One fare for Round Trip from Chicago plus 2 for a fifteen day limit and one fare for round trip plus 4 for a thirty day limit to Canadian and New England points. Tickets on sale via Nickel Plate road from Chicago September ath and 19th. Information upon application to John Y Calahan General Agent No 107 Adams Street Chicago La Salle Street Station Chicago CBRO, the only depot on the elevated railroad loop.
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Nickel Plate Road
New England
Chicago
Chisago
Adams Street
John Y. Calahan
la Salle Street
Cash Register for Sale By Beg N and Dollmever
An entirely new cash register offered for sale by Beg N and Dollmever. The ad invites interested buyers to call and inspect the device, highlighting its first class quality.
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Great
Very Low Rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles
Excursion rate to San Francisco and Los Angeles offered on the North Western line from Sept 8 to 14 with favorable return limits due to National Baptist Convention. Three fast through trains daily to California. The Overland Limited electric lighted with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars via Salt Lake Route. The China and Japan Fast Mail also serves routes to both cities. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for itineraries.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
National Baptist Convention
California
Overland Limited
New
Salt Lake
Chicago & North-Western
R’y
Buckwheat Cakes and a Compliment at Stephenson and Chicago
A fragment notes a young lady speaking with the chief of police at Stephenson and Chicago streets last evening. It suggests she would improve her complexion by using Van's Buckwheat cakes, a curious local remark from an era of playful health tips.
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Police
Stephenson
Chicago
Cuba intervention doubt chills Des Moines Cuba stance
Des Moines to Havana movement signals readiness to steam to Havana if Cuba developments demand action. Washington fixes on Cuba with officials reviewing strength of rebels and government. No intervention order yet, but officials monitor情况 and press crackdowns accompany peace efforts while editorial upheaval and local schemes ripple.
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Secretary of the Interior
Cally
Lifer
Ito
Wa- Wia
Fifa
Hearing at Chicago on export rate changes
The Interstate Commerce Commission schedules a Chicago hearing Tuesday Sept 18 at 2 p.m. to review rates for central west and trans continental lines. Written statements invited by Oct 1 and may be mailed to the commission offices. Milwaukee meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Wiremen yields little business amid hallway noise.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
United States
Central West
Milwaukee
Brotherhood of Locomotive Wiremen
German torpedo destroyers dash to British coast unseen
London via Daily Mail report says during German naval maneuvers on the night of September 10 thirty six torpedo port destroyers reportedly dashed for and reached the British coast without being detected, according to the Hambure correspondent.
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London
Hambure
Daily Mail
Earthquake Shocks Rattle Ambato Ecuador Residents
Guayaquil Ecuador reports three tremors felt Monday morning in Ambato, capital of Tungurahua. A fourth shock occurred in the evening. Townspeople abandoned houses and spent the night in the streets.
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Guavaquuil
Ecuador
Ambato
Tunguaragua
Army and Navy Prepare for Cuba Intervention War Readiness
The United States contemplates swift military moves toward Cuba amid calls to intervene. Army and Navy units in Des Moines and Livan are on heightened alert with no formal orders, while officials assess rapid mobilization and potential troop deployment for possible action in Cuba.
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United States
Des Moines
Wey West
Taranaay
Cuba
Livan
President to Issue New Appeal for Valparaiso Relief
Washington on September 12 reports little public response to relief contributions for the Valparaiso earthquake victims. The indifference among Americans may prompt the president to issue another proclamation soon directing aid funds.
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Washington
United States
Valparaiso
Lima Mayor Presents Mrs Toot With Gold Brooch
The Lima mayor offered Mrs. Toot, wife of the U S secretary of state, a gold brooch mounted with diamonds and rubies and enameled with Lima’s coat of arms.
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Lima
Peru
Toot
United States
Robbery Claims Diamonds Worth 40000 En Route to Baltimore
Solomon Urbach a diamond merchant from New York City told Baltimore police he was robbed of diamonds valued at 40000 while traveling to this city. He reported the loss on the way to Baltimore, detailing the goods and circumstances to authorities.
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Willmore
Solomon Urbach
New York City
Baltimore
Oh forgive me Katharine this is the night your head dies
A clipped overheard scene from a Chicago Daily News item suggests tense exchanges between Mayme and others about a visitor named Janek and a stormy night. The dialogue hints at fear, secrecy, and a possible planned escape or concealment as a bell rings and the visitor arrives.
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Masine
Mayme
Janek
Chicago Daily News
Prussia Prince Regent in Fine Health Amid News Flurries
A patchy set of foreign and domestic notes spans European royalty, American fraternal gatherings, a contested will, and odd local anecdotes. Reports claim Albrecht, prince of Prussia, regent of Brunswick, is free of apoplexy while Denver hosts a Praternal Union meeting.
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Albrecht
Prince
Prussia
Duchy of
Brunswheck
Tinstad
The
Praternal Union of Americae
Denver
Cota
New York
Jyermaan Oelrichs
Dr Caldwell's laxative syrup pepsin
A vintage testimonial touts Dr Caldwell's laxative syrup pepsin as a perfect tonic for digestive organs and torpid liver. It claims to cleanse digest and cure, promising energy for daily work and money back if it fails.
Unclear wartime dispatch stirs public debate
A fragmented Havana wartime note describes a day of unusually quiet developments but intense public interest and discussion. The piece hints at a government reshaping plan and Portugal as a backdrop, with attention turning to a decisive move once news clarifies.
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Havana
Rept
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promotion
An advertisement extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as pleasant pills that prevent gripe or sickness. It claims a bath cleanses the body and promotes fellowship and citizenship, and advises occasional laxative use to clear the bowels. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Local Sheet Metal Services Offer Repairs and Cleaning
Get furnaces cleaned tin roofs laid or repaired All sheet metal work done at The Acme Mtg Co 57 Chicago street Prompt attention to all orders.
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Acme Mt'g Co
Chicago Street
Sninker’s Wager Ends In Faked Cigars Mystery
Mir Edison, known for snoring and drinking, complains about a tobacconist selling fake cigars. The dealer promises cracked cigars with horsehair and a missing finish. Weeks later the complainant confronts the tobacconist who admits to no such fixes. Boston cost.
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Mer Edison
Adlisute
Ageain
Boston
Little dose of Kodal For Dyspepsia advert
In these days of rush and hurry courtesy is often forgotten. A hastily cured meal may cause a headache and social or financial loss. The wise man or woman relieves little with a dose of Kodal For Dyspepsia. It digests what you eat and puts your stomach back into shape, sold by all druggists.
Piano Teacher Harriet Burbank Announces Studio
Harriet M. Burbank, noted piano teacher, opens studio at Grove Street, Suite y- fourdtl. Former students and local families invited to enroll as spring sessions begin.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove Sr
Sailboat risk and a remedy for indigestion
A wary sailor avoids sails that cannot reef and fears strong wind. The article promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a bottle kept on hand to aid digestion by digesting what is eaten and restoring the stomach to proper function, sold by druggists.
Burdett Piano Tuner Sought By Brown and Dollmeyer
F. J. Burdett, piano tuner, has orders with Brown & Dollmeyer and can be reached by telephone 390.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
French Spelling Reform Sparks Transatlantic Debate
Discussion arises as France proposes compulsory spelling changes in schools such as replacing x with s in plurals and dropping h in certain words. The piece notes the potential impact on British spelling reformers and warns that authorial spelling resists government dictate. London watches the developing discourse with interest.
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France
Heneforth
London
Virgin's tree at Matarieh falls amid Crain sights
A frinents old tree in Crain at Matarieh once called the Virgin's tree fell. Tourists carried bark and leaves as souvenirs though its historic authenticity is debated. Also noted is a London firm producing hollow lead soldiers, cutting weight to one third of solid figures and shifting trade from Germany to England.
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Crain
Matarieh
Heliopolis
Egypt
London
Germany
England
Escaped Death By Reading A Patent Remedy Ad
A reader recounts escaping death after taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for violent stomach or bowel inflammation. The advertisement extols its gentle soothing curative action and claims superiority in medicine. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00. Money back if it fails.
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Mlinois Central R. KR
P. R. BR
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B
J. Lacy
Agt
Elmer
G.P.A
St. Fraul
Minn
A & QB
Forreston
Ouwuul UO
Pacaes
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy, N. Ye
People's Column
Metzgar & Weliinn
Galena Bt
A. Foster
Douglas Avenue
Jourden
Rte
Smith Premier
B.D
Milnois
Jos. Moore
Iri
Lancaster Township
Silver Greek Township
German Valley
Metzaar
Wiemaan
Galena Street
Lodan
Iroquois Street
J.A. Alexander
Lil
A. Huenkeedler
Anthd
H. A. Huenkemeter
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
TOR Sale
Statu St
B. King
Miamia Street
Galena Avenue
Schiller
Stephenson St
Alice
Nadie
Ihevestor
Stearns & Zipf
Otte
German Bank
Bridt
Orsale
Jesse Klapp
Lincoln Avenue
Irnanire
John Trunk
Foley Street
Fa, Dietrich
D Vadut
Orsatl
le Fulinois
Kennedy
Winslow
Jacob Belgard
Walnut
South Streets
M. Biesemeter
Leva
Bell Phone
Gaby
Hooker Ave
East Freeport
Liberty St
Hilpire St
Wirtnut St
Metazer A
Wien
Caitenn St
Y- Lod
Cherry St
Ren't
Won
Walton Nephews
Nash State St. Jeri Dy
Culega St. Aver Kitabiall Co
Y-tallay
Rinwold Street
Co Krent
Celar
Shaffer Avenue
West Freeport
Inquire Eo
Burchard
Lincoln Boulevard
Uss
Gilbert & Clease
Barchard
Burchard & Burrell, Attorneys At Law
Vurt House
Tno
MK. Barren
Uncle Sam
Quivive
Key West
Sept. T
State
Navy
War Departments
Oyster Gay
Aus
Cubao
Moreau
Pavaua
Starry
Legation
Tlavana
State Department
Canes
Lo United States
Etis
Amet Properties
Art and Business
Striiver Bowdler
Pfartmer
Presnoort Hs. Co
Wetsa Nreos
Prastwa & Buss
Gramimann En Len
Cricago
Interstate Commerce Board
Army and Navy
Cuan al
Spadina
Cibao
Tomita
Vliet
Mrs. Root
Them
Port Bengoniu
Tadinmapolis
Frou Taneier
iKaidi Anmfiogs
Mogador
Maracvo
Shartford Courant
Domiece
Senuteetboar
Eatwank W. Doherty
Senuwine Martlehenader
Gloucester
Edison
Manu
Ichamberlain
Business Directory
Illinois
BANKS
Stover
H. H. Antrim
Cashie, Dorman
Asat
R. G. Shumway
Henry Bailor
German Frank
Wuccensorsa
Heteowor
Colfmann
J.O. Golimann
Graham
Cashie
B.collmann
V.pres
J. R.jungkuns
A.cas
B. Suhulta
Trebor
Aug. Bergma
F.m.gund
W.n
Ron
First National Bank OF Freeport
B. Bidwell
A. Bidwell
Second National Bank OF
Wagner Bindery Book Binders
Anzeiger Building
Chicag and
Spring Streets
A. L. Babcodk
W. N. Cronkrite
Friskbie & Haney
Contractors and Builders General Contracting
Sen On
Pee
Grand Opera House
C. P. Guenthe’s
F. W. Borgmeier
Tee
Savings Department State Bank Frenport
Monroe, Wis
Illinois Central Railroad
Wrathh
Monzaes
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