Consolidation talk folds into Midwest railroad plan
Reports detail a proposed unification of Northwestern lines led by Wil lam K Ackerman and A B Stickney of Minnesota Northwestern. The scheme would consolidate routes from Sioux City to Des Moines and St Paul to Dubuque, potentially selling to Illinois Central if leases lapse in 1887.
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Iowa
Willam K. Ackerman
A. B. Stickney
Minnesota & Northwestern
Dubuque & Mona
Stickney
Ilinois Central
Illinois Central
Messrs. Ackerman
Sioux City
St. Paul
Dubuque
Des Moines
Pioneer Press
Circular announces Dakota Fair transport rates and free return
The Chicago and North Western Railway issues a circular listing exhibition rates for the Dakota Territorial Fair at Huron Dakota from September 29 to October 2. Livestock agricultural implements and other exhibit items ship at regular rates with free return if ownership unchanged and evidence from the secretary is provided. Free two way transport applies to Dakota origin exhibits. Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota origin exhibits receive one way free transport. Race horses pay full tariff. A stock contract for five head must accompany shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
General Freight Department
Huron
Curiaco
Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ilmnota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Illinois
H.R. McCeiovan
Gen'l Freight Agt
EL GC
Wicxer
Electric Bitters praised by Giard resident Mr Atkins
Mr T W Atkins of Giard Kansas reports he recommends Electric Bitters to customers for full satisfaction and rapid sales. He claims the medicine purifies blood regulates bowels and cures kidney and liver complaints and will save hundreds in doctor bills. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Geo A Fessenden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Atkins
Giard
Kan
Geo. A., Fessenden
Appeal to Ladies at Dakota Territorial Fair
The Woman's Department invites Dakota women to contribute to a large and creditable display. It stresses showcasing the best results of women's work in Dakota homes and seeks active cooperation to advance the Territory's interests.
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Daughters of Dakota
Woman’s Department
China
Wonan
Anna L. Murphy
North Dakota
Grand Turks
Huron
Mas
Louvres
Gesena
Supr’s. Orrice
Honos
Dar
Dakota
Territory
Wheat Panic Hits Chicago Market in August 1835
Curacao August 19 1835 reports a severe wheat selling panic with prices breaking more than 8¢ a bushel in a week. Receipts of 20,510 bushels, corn and oats mixed demand, cattle prices down 15 to 20 cents, hogs firm, sheep weaker. Also notes portraits in Water Town Courier and a Kentucky rheumatoid relief anecdote.
December Pickles Price List and Order Deadline
Local notice invites customers to submit cucumber pickle orders by September 10 1885. Prices set for No 1 cucumbers 25 cents medium 30 cents and large 35 cents. Order book to close at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sueprerd
Walking Skeleton Recovered After Dr King’s Remedy
A Mechanicsburg man recalls lung fever and lung abscess leaving him frail yet saved by a free trial bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery. After three bottles he regained health and gained 48 pounds. Visit Geo A Fesenden’s drug store for a free trial bottle. large bottles cost $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Springer
Mechanicsburg
Dr. King
Geo
A. Fessenden
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Jean
South
Henderson
Montana
Colorado
Thomas L. Kimball
Long Island
Rocky Mountains
America
Europe
New World
Iucern
Woman's Department
Dakota Territorial Fair
OUR Chicago Market Report
Watertown Courier
Lexindtos
John T. Bruce
United States Revenue Collector’s Office
Daily Press
St. Jacobs Oil
Duluth
Terry Ber
Santhert Uy
Agin
F.A. Pratt
George P. Swift
Ginghams
Third Street
Reed
O’hare
J. R. Hotaling
Ohio Street
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