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North Western Railway heralds splendid travel and future upgrades
A 19th century item extols the Chicago and North Western Railway as a premier route from Chicago to Cedar Rapids and beyond. It praises comfort, safety, speed, and the crew, promising dazzling trains, increased luxury, and continued reliability as the line expands across the continent.
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