Trains and schedules on the Illinois Central route
Train timetable excerpt shows multiple daily services including Express and Accommodation trains between Geneseo and Chicago with stops at Davenport and Kansas City routes. Mentions sleeping car reservations through Allen, General Passenger Agent Missouri-Illinois Line, and Brown Agent. Also includes an unrelated ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
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Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Davenport Express
Cee
Syopm
Kansas City Express
Sgopm
C, Brown
Hook Island
Faithful service ends as longtime express agent resigns
The veteran express agent S B Randall at the depot resigned at the end of April after decades of service. WC Jones took over the express business, receiving the first freight shipment here, crackers for J J Stackhouse’s restaurant. Randall, senior member of Handail Welton, declined a wage rise and left with broad good wishes for his retirement.
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J J
Stackhouse
Randall
Handail
Oklahoma Fortune Seekers and a Cures Bottle
A Sentinel item from Gebo Montana recounts an early Oklahoma land rush traveler who suffered severe diarrhea from bad water and heat. After a neighbor brought Chamberlain's Stool and Diarrhea Remedy, a big dose calmed the attack, and within an hour he rested and slept. The note urges consideration of the remedy for bowel disorders this season. sold by J. E. Wright and F. A. Peterson.
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Sentinel
Gebo
Mont
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
J. E. Wright
FP. A. Peterson
Weather Summary for Week Ends May 3
The week ended Tuesday May 2 with a mean temperature of 59.5. The weekly trend shows a maximum around 55 with a low of 4 recorded Sunday May Fi.
Weather Watch: Weeklong Rain Delays Planting Across Regions
The week saw persistent rain with daily showers and soil saturated to below the surface. This slowed corn planting and field work though farmers anticipate a good crop if favorable fall weather continues. historical comparisons noted May to June rainfall patterns and past seasons.
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Ilsoon
Boschee German Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Lung Trouble
An advertisement touts Boschee German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs colds and severe lung conditions. It claims to heal tissues destroy germ disease soothe inflammation and provide restful sleep. Available from Clouse to Stamm's at 74 cents per bottle.
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Clouse
American Indian Feast Day Captured in Town Letters
Jo Gatit recounts a May feast day with crowds from the railroad, women in white, horse parades, and clay cakes believed sacred. He describes street crowds, a brutal bull event, bells ringing, and a Spanish-speaking county clerk guiding him to tortillas and hot tomales, ending with fond memory of the day.
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Cerro Manoer
Tsa
Little
Wat
Orlof
Tsary
Jo Gatit
Doctor’s laxative remedy boasts constipation cure
A medical ad claims the doctor asks about bowel habits then prescribes a laxative. Bailey’s Laxative Tablets are advertised as curing constipation and many illnesses said to arise from it. Two sizes offered by Lakeside Med Co Chicago and sold locally.
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Bailey
Lakeside Med. Co
Chicago
J. E. Wright
Large tract east of Moline for large shoe factory
The Tri-City Press reports Reidy Bros and Morris of Rock Island bought 55 acres east of New Shops to plat as city lots and possibly form a town site. Morris plans a brick foundry and machine shop costing about 60000 dollars, to house Morris & Lewis brake shoe factory now in Chicago.
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Tri-City
Reidy Bros
Morris
Rock Island
New Shops
Rock Island Road
Messrs. Reidy and Morris
Sunday School Convention Set for Kewanee
The Henry County Sunday School convention will be held in Kewanee on June 23 and 24. Sessions take place at the Congregational church and feature program events for local churches.
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Kewanee
Henry County
Rewanee
Jane
Congregational Church
Peoria Doctors Accused In Misdiagnosis Case
The Peoria Star reports four eminent medical scientists faced charges over a case where Mrs Harrison was diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent surgery for 150 dollars. Doctors later found no appendicitis, and the husband stopped payment on the check after demanding a refund. The incident sparks debate in the Peoria Medical Society.
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Peoria
Harrison
Cottage Hospital
Peoria Medical Seciety
Min Fed Peowe Inter Ocean
Fragmented ad copy promotes Huck fens Armes Salve relief
An OCR fragment markets Huck fens Armes Salve for skin issues and pain relief. It mentions burns cuts sores eczema and piles disappearing under its soothing effect, with no clear product or company details.
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Wrizet. Dru
Speeches Warn of Law Obedience and Equal Citizenship
The text extols government by law, condemns plutocracy and mob rule, and urges equal citizenry. It argues a president must enforce laws even without universal support, contrasts envy with arrogance, and declares the nation must avoid domination by wealth while upholding principled governance.
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Repubs
Republic
Lincoln
Aji Wen
Arro
Orother
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Ew DeWitt & Co makers of the genuine Witch Hazel Salve claim DeWitt's heals without a scar and cures piles burns eczema and skin diseases. Sold by J E Wright.
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E.C DeWitt & Co
DeWitt's
J E. Wright
New Game Laws Synopsis Issued For Quiet Hunting Season
State Game Commissioner A. J. Lovejoy releases a brief overview detailing season dates and prohibitions. Quail may be killed only Nov 10 to Dec 20. prairie chickens and grouse barred for four years from July 1 1903. No eating trapping or ensnaring quail or prairie chickens. woodcock and mourning doves allowed Aug 1 to Dec 1. certain squirrels allowed July 1 to May 1. waterfowl Sept 1 to Apr 15 with restrictions on hunting times and methods. no killing from boats or open waters. blinds limited to shore or vegetation. no sale or possession for sale of certain species. many further prohibitions noted.
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A. J. Lovejoy
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health for Children
Advert says children suffer from ill health and nervous symptoms during growth. It claims nature's medicine Paine's Celery Compound restores health in many cases and keeps youngsters hearty and strong, urging prudent parents to use it for happy, vigorous growth.
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Bng
Paine
Game laws and licenses rules for hunting and breeding
The document outlines prohibited hunting activities and breeding rules, including bans on killing certain birds and animals, seasons for breeders, and permit requirements. It specifies open and closed seasons, licensing requirements for residents and nonresidents, license fees, and enforcement by state game wardens and local officers.
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Burlington Crossing
Tours
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Frank FP
Jadda
North Main Street
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Aliso Fine Line
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