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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
ORIGINAL MI e NC.

State of Iowa. Polk Co. >.
TO Homer C. STARK ey: nee. Pr
You are hereby notld noss the
petition Of Minnie E. St indeet Plain
tiff, is now on file in thAss the
Clerk of the District Cou4-I State
of Iowa, in and for Polkegg Iowa,
claiming of you an aIy." vorce
from the bonds of matl d the
grounds of cruel and treat
ment, that she be awardf nstody
of her child "Delbert;" II alignment
for costs, and unless youf dlut there
to and defend before nooten second
day of the next term, lid. NE Sep
TENDER term of said CoiIf J ich will
commence at Des MoineNstrdthe 10Th
day of September 1904, daui{i will be
entered against you and ient and
decree rendered thereony
Dated this 5th day of soIt, 1904.
WARD! HRsHoN,
Attorn; bet plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Doctors Graded Fees.

Discussion by London newspapers
OF doctors fees has brought to light
some curious information. Il know
a man." one doctor is quoted as say
ing. who has a guinea practice in
Harley street, 5-shilling practice in
Kensington and sixpenny practice
in Seven Dials"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Cdors Travel Far.

"The odor of the balsam yielding
humeriades," says a traveller, has
been perceived at distance of three
miles from the shores of South Amer
lea. A species of tetracera sends its
perfume as far from the island Of
Cuba. And the aroma of the spice
island is waited out to sea"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
SPECIAL REDUCED EXCUR-
SION RATES.

Will be in effect from all points on the
Chicago & North Western Railway for
the occasions named below:
San Francisco, Sept. 5th to 9th,
Triennial Conclave X n e h is
Templar.
San Francisco, Sept. 10th to 25th
Sovereign Grand Lodge | o Q. f
For information as to rates, dates of
sale, etc. of these or other occasions,
call upon the ticket agent of the North
Western Line.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Inhabitants Of CIaro.

The inhabitants of Claro. Swiss
village, met in general assembly and
passed resolution informing the &c.
clesiastical authorities that they (the
villagers) would become free-think
ers unless the village cure. who was
unpopular, should be removed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Difference in RaciiIj.

In consequence of the discovery by
Prof. Schroen that the bacillus of
consumption is not the same as that
of tuberculosis, it is held in German
medical circles that the present treat
ment Of consumption will be radically
changed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
8 Blocks from Union Station
3 Blocks from Post Office
to 5 Blocks from Theatres
3 Blocks from CITY Hall
Asked and AnaWerad.

What is prodigy" asked tho
boarding house landlcdy, as she look.
ed up from a letter she was perusing.
"A prodigy" answered the wise guy
at the southeast corner Of the table,
"is something rare. For example, a
rare steak would be prodigy in this
hash dispensary."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

RATES LESS THAN HALF FARE
For round trip tickets, will be in effect
via Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
for following occasions:
San Francisco and Los Angeles,
Knight Templars Conclave. Dates
of sale August Is to September 10.
Final limit October 90. Tickets
good going one route and return.
ing another and stop overs allowed.
Call on agents for particulars, or ad.
dress A. B. Cults, &. p. & T. A.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Cause and Effect.

"You seem to be in weak and ner-
4ous physical condition." said the
medical examiner Of the insurance
company.
mo wonder" replied the victim.
"Your solicitors have made my life .
burden during the past six months"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
"Skippinq Teas"

Skipping teas" to which guests OF
both sexes and all ages must bring
their own skipping ropes. are mention.
ed in the columns of the Lady. Lon
don fashion paper. Skipping is to be
the fashionable cure"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
GOTO WORLDS FAIR VIA WABAsI


Now is the time to go to St. Lof
as the Fair is at it's best. Take "
family as it is worth more than "
schooling to any young boy or girlf
10 years old. 1t is twice as grea1 Is
was the Columbian Exposition I'D
cost three times as much. Sen0 pr
map of the grounds. ~
The Wabash has three MS
daily, and you should ask ~ who lur
tickets read Wabash. lint FAM h
trains stop at the main Sadva, pfor
other information write: aystac'
S. W Fl;se. y A.
DesS ! tai w. wa.
fave u M
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
A Trip Through Yellowstone Park

havesOme day. the most wonderful trip
5000 miles OF weired marvel
things that be nowhere ese one
the Park the heart OF the magnificent
Rockies snowpped all around Old Faithful
Pant Emerald be found in Lincoln
p Chicago Central Park New York. Paramount park phdepha
by of thousands For
comparatively all these and hundreds of natures unup
June 80 Of
nd one coaching
. Northern Pacific folder Yellowstone Park just issued
finely illustrated dissertation on this Yellowstone
the detailed technical
such trip 1t tells all about the
the tn where the
fishing
printed of this beautiful leahe and
and be obtained sending
Cleland Paul. Mnn cents
address
9O4" which is fine pamphlet of
Northwest including the Park will be
cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
ConQenial Work.

Concentration, system. correct
methods, muscle, self-controI, back
bone and, above all, kind of work
that will inspire me to do my best
are what am hunting for.-Earl NJ
Pratt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Turkish War Expenses.

Something like three-fourths Of the
annual expenditure of the Turkish
government Eas of recent years been
for arms and munitions of war
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

Long Time Prime Minister.
Sir Robert Walpole held the un.
beaten record of having been prime
minister Of England for. in all, twenty
one years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Silent Japanese Soldiers.

Japanese soldiers fight noiselessly.
They have no bands, no drums beat
reveille or tattoo, and in action they
utter no cheers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

commend the figures have given
YOU to your consideration. Honesty,
temperance and frugality will create
financial independence and with t.
nancial and individual freedom. me
way is made very easy for universal
justice to the whole race.
The political rights unjustly denied
cannot be successfully withheld as
against intelligence education and in
dependence.
The Vardamans and the Tillmans
may oppose negro education because
such enlightenment gives assurance
of political rights; but the colore l
race have progressed in spite of all
the handicaps of the NAst. and will
continue to make for material. moral
and intellectual progress in the fu.
ture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Wire to NIGERIA.

Old Calabar, the headquarters
the Southern Nigeria government, ha.
just been connected by telegraph with
England.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Electricity for Vegetables.

DR.. Selim Lem Strom, a German
scientist, says that by means of cleo
tricity it is possible to force fruit ant
vegetables to twice their ordinary
size.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

the future. If the farm products OF
the negro in one year are $255, 000,0
the saving and investment of a good
part of the production gives the best
hope for the future.
In no individual center is the per
capita of earning ofthe negro race
greater than in the town of Buxton.
With steady employment at good
wages. the opportunity for laying
aside something for the inevitable
rainy day should be considered by
every miner in this camp.
The census of 1900 shows that Of
the S.S33.999 colored people of the
United States only 1858 Of them
lived in Iowa.
OF this number over one-fourtn,
3.116. lived in this congressional dis
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
IRRIGATION Adds Value,

Fly means of irrigation something
like 100000 acres of land in IDEo-
ia have been increased in value over
$230,00n 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Notice Of Expiration Of Right Of Re.
demption.

| NOTICE OF Expiration OF Hi9nt OF ne
demption.
To James, H. Phillips Gin whose name
the property hereinafter described is
taxed):
You are hereby notified that on the
Sd day of December, A. D. 1900, the
following described real estate, to-wit:
Lot No. 7, in block No. S, Grimmell's
Addition to town of Fort Des Moines,
being now included in and forming a
part of the city Of Des Moines, and
all situated within the county of Polk
and state of Iowa, was sold for the
then delinquent and unpaid tax of the
year 1899. to c. G. Hartley, that the
undersigned is now the legal owner and
holder of the certificate of purchase
issued in pursuance of the above men
toned sale; and that the right of re-
demption will expire and a deed for
the land be made unleess redemption
is made within ninety days from the
completed service hereof
FRED F. PEASE,
Owner and Holder of Certificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Smiths Lead All.

In the city of Washington there are
$4,000 Browns. $4,000 Smiths, $4,000
lohnsons and 1000 Joneses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

No Newspapers in Morocco.
Morocco is the most importan
state that is absolutely without
newspaper.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Sun Fires Window Blinds

The window blinds in four shops ir
an Edinburgh street were set on fire
recently by the suns rays. The fir,
brigade had to be summoned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

Average journey Of Freight. :.
The average journey of a ton OF
freight is 12S miles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

There are always two parties to .
contract. and yet In a majority Of
cases but one Is expected to carry i
out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
ORIGNAL!sp TICE.

In the District cd|''jf the State of
Iowa in and for Pos mnty, Septem-
Der Term A. D., 1es
Nathan Schee, ISL tiff. VS.. w. A.
Broker, L. c. Brio, md E. M. Parr,
Defendant. IN
To w. A. Brick, II c. Bricker an
E. M. Parr: shd
You are heretp fitted that the pe-
tition of the Pla;is1lin the above en-
titled cause is filtn lNhe office of the
| Clerk OF hhe DlsttG ii curt of the State
OF Iowa. IN and hd4kk County, claim
ing OF You the h Ill of Ore Hundred
Dollars 100000 tnoney Justly due
from you, ana lit thereon at six
per cent IRON z e. frh day of January
"a. ~ loss -Four one pronisory
note 1or One red Dollars, dated
January io.n.E made by said w. A.
oricker anu ticker to E. Nj. Parr
anu eHools Fl i'd Parr, and also
asnlns lo IN tvs fees and costs
anu a AZ. Err said L. G. Bricker
anu W.. q g5 are non-residents of
e INC o. of ~. s. and asking that a
..;aNr 1t issue against the
49, ~ 4aehl d credits of the said
"a GA Sas s you appear thereto
80 - 49, p noon of the second
Jay y, " ~. .ns sta4 iber Term A. d. 1904,
- - M rs NJ; q which will commence
a. A. 20 - Sarr wa, on the nineteenth
ua :yy Fiat Ii a. D. 1904, a default
W.. D d gainst you, and judg-
DuDtRY & Corr1s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
WANTED.

SPECIAL Representative in this coun.
ty and adjoining territories, to repre-
sent and advertise an old established
business house of solid financial stand
ing. Salary S21 weekly, with expenses,
advanced each Monday by check di-
rect from headquarters Horse and
buggy furnished when necessary; po-
sition permanent, Address, Blew
Brothers, 600 Monon Bldg, Chicago.
Ill. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Wheeler g. Wilson IL n
Sewing Machine UlJ

The Rotary Hook displaces the old,
out-of. date, unmechanical and trouble
some shuttle
The Frictionless ball bearings and per.
feet mechanical construction enable it to
be operated with one.third less exertion
than is required by ordinary machines.
1t sews three yards of goods while
shuttle machine sews two.
1t makes the most elastic and most
perfect stitch whether sewing light or
heavy goods.
With our superior attachments the
greatest variety Of work is possible.
Do not make the mistake of buying a
sewing machine until you have given
the Wheeler & Wilson No. 8 trial. .-
Whesler& Wilson Mfg. Co., Chicago, III.
For Sale by M. e. Wood, Des Moines,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
BATH HOUSE IN CONNECTION

We are located on direct line to the
Fair, within 90 minutes ride, on the
widest and most beautiful street in the
city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

Midget Japanese Soldiers.
The average Japanese soldier
not more than S feet inches hi
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

Cats Well.
In the south OF Ireland, near Inchi.
geelah. Is the "Cats' Well" the waters
OF which are supposed to exert mar.
Vicious remedial effects upon ai!ing
tabbies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
J. II. SHEPARD, MANAGER.

Advertising rates for display Ads
20 cents per inch, for each insertion.
Three to six months contract 10 cents
per inch. Local advertising 10 cents
per line for each insertion, counting
seven words to line. For churches
and secret societies where admission
is charged, one-half OF the above
mentioned rates. For professional,
legal and announcement cards, yearly
contracts, ETC., terms are given on ap-
plication. All advertising is to be
paid in advance.
We are prepared to do first class
job work at reasonable prices. All OF
our work is guaranteed.
The Iowa State Bystander is the
oldest Afro American journal publish
ed in Iowa. 1t was established in 1884
and is read by nearly all the colored
people of Iowa. We have correspond
apfc following towns
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Iowa State
Bystapder+.*
Will be for sale at the
Afro-AmeriCan News
Office.
3Io4 State St, Chicago

3Io4 State St, Chicago
Mr.. E. II. Faulkner, a promis-
ing business young man, is the
) proprietor of that news depot;
|, he also has a number of news
papers for sale.
co
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
GUILTY AND ASHAMED.


An-us NJ Donald got drunk Saturd ~
nnd ho les ashamed ct IL. In fac; he folt
$50 badly over II mat when he pleaded
guilty. ho told judge HAWKINS that he was
ASHAMED Mcdonald WA fuod s. and
costs of $50. Tie VIII probably sorvo the
alternate sentence of ten days in jail.
Joseph Stanuard was arrested Saturday
for being drunk. lie has sweetheart
and she Interested herself In the case until
She succeeded in securing an evening trial
She sat beside Stannard during the trial
nd when he fine of S. and costs OF 50 q
was paid she loft the court room with him
The case against ". H. Waldo. result
ing from the seizure at DaleY's drug store
which was to have been heard Saturday,
Was held open for a few days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
What kind of a
Daily Newspaper
Do you want in
Your Family =?

You very particular about the companions
chosen by children and you cannot afford to take
less in the choice of your daily newspaper, which
silent but potent influence all who its
columns regularly.
This political year you need good daily paper.
Quality rather than price should determine choice.
Better take paper than of low standard
LESS THAN TWO CENTS A DAY
The Daily Free Press subscribers less than two
cents day. You afford it You know that the
WEEKLY FREE PRESS OF the Vermont
weekly newspapers. The Daily Free Press is first
the State daily papers. If you think that you might
like to change from the Weekly to the Daily edition cut
out and mail us the coupon below
Daily
m
:
q.
Enclosed find 25 month"; sprsorp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
BOOK BINDING
AND PRINTING

II viii cost you nothing
to get prices and we have
been able TO gain and
satisfy so many good
customers that we feel
sure that you also will
find our print shop and
blndcry able TO serve
You TO your complete
satisfaction.
IHE FREE PRESS PRINTING G.
BurlinEto., VI,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

&c sure ana use that old and wcIl-triod
omcdN. Mrs. Wlnslows Soothins syrup.
for children tcethins. T. sooihes tie
child. soft"rs IT," gums. all.Na AN pliu
cures wind collie ami is the best remedy
for DiMrhoea. twenty-five cents 4 bot
tie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

NerVcu-noss j cur71 ~ making iii.
BLOCH rich ana pure with iuod's S.rst.
irllla. II gives the sweet refreshing slCcl
of childhood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

to Rutland people. lie WAS ~ linld
mountain, whore he saw a large dog chas
ing fawn, and the fawn. attempting to
jump between the pronss Of q forlscd
tree. was caught in the notch aud the
dog WAS proceeding TO kill it when the
warden dropped him. Another dog WIS
running the doc and she soon circlod IA
where the warden WAS holding Tho lawn
ard the second dog got his due dose Of
load
WrNDrIAM COUNTY, DEMOCRATS.
Tho Nindham county democratic conven-
tfon was hold in PrattlchOro July y,
about % delegates being in attendance.
John Calvin of Brnttlcooro WAS chosen
chairman; f.. y. Sleeper Of Westminster
and g. +. skinner Of Newfano, vice prcsi-
dents. r W Childs Of Brattlchoro. soc
rotary. George f. Roberts OF Wilmington,
assistant secretary. A nominating com
mittca WAS appointed during the morning
session and the following list Of county
officers was unanimously placed II nom
nation: Senators, w W. Bridges OF
Athens ana ". A EroWn Of Nhitmghan
states attorney. j T.. Gale of tiuilford. .ts-
list mt Judges r. r. Sleeper nf W'st-
minister AVID John Tthh0ts of Wardsboto
sh'rn Il J wolfe Of Ricknghlm. judge
Of rrot1t" for Westminster district lpr.
-. NJ GEORGE of Roc bingham. for Mari
tor" district. +. ". tMlds # RHttlonoro,
hish htiin. \ A. sherman OF Ncwtar".
The resolution adopted oou-r3'ila tod the
Democratic PARTY ON the excellent work
| II did in securing tho passage of tho local
option law and sounding Warr'uS
7 Hlaiu.t tho Republican party AMI it'
promises i'm regard f. the retention Of the
present statute. \ resolution ia com
i monoratium o( the good work Of tho late
i'r f"nland WIS passed Ivy rising vote.
q portion Of the afternoon session was
= .. / - al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

Eczema, s'Ald head, hives. ttchinoss M
I'll" ~lNu of my sort iuerantlv rnIiol.
r'rm3uontlv cured. Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
ESSEN COUNTY DEMOCRATS.

The Essex county democratic con-
vcution was held at Guildhan Satur-
day, July %. temporary orRaniza-
tion was effected hv the choice of John
" Thurston as chairman and Fred
lollanshv A. secretary. aud the tenn
porary orEauization was made perma-
nent Candidates for county ofnces
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
NEWS OF VERMONT.
More Important Events Grouped for
Free Press Readers - Rutland
Game Warden shot Two Dogs
Chasing Deer.

Forrest Flanders or Rutaur, who was
recently appointed game warden. kill
ed last week two hounds said to belong
To Rutland people. lie WAS NJ Said
mountain, where he saw a large dog chas
ing fawu, and tho fawu. attempting to
jump between the pronGS Of d fnrkod
tree. was caught in the notch, aud tho
dog WAS proceeding TO kill it whom tho
warden dropped him Another dog was
running the doc, and she soon circl'd to
where the warden WAS holding tho f1wp
ard the second dog got his due dose Of
lead.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-04-23
JUNIOR OF THE HOUR
A ResoarcefuI Waiter

A little story illustrative Of the inge-
nuity Of some colOred walters when
they are really up against it" is told
by Moncure Burke, secretary to Engi-
hecr Commissioner Biddle at the Dis
trict building.
II went into nearby pie garden the
other day" says Mr.. Burke, 'and or
dcrcd Il sandwich and a cup of coffee.
1t Is one of the rules of this food EN-
porium that the waiter shall write the
order on little slip of paper and put
the price opposite. The check Is then
paid to the cashier at the desk.
when | had finished my light repast
picked up the slip placed on the table
by the waiter and, glancing at it, saw
written thereon:
"'Pie, &C.
"'Coffee, &C.
81 called to the waiter in curiosity:
Hey. John. l didn't have any pie.
ate sandwich"
"'Thats all right, boss he replied,
pie and san'wich Is both the same
price. and l amt so good on spelling
that san'wich.' "-Washington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-04-23

until, with his nose close to Tommie's
ear, he gruntcd Ugh, ughugh" Then
he cried all the harder.
whats the use Of crying little
boy" he said. 81 never do-gruntings
easier"
Tommie stopped short and started.
'Do you know what you are liable to
become continued the hog, IF you
keep up your greedy habits?"
NO; WHAT" asked Tommie, getting
more used to his new friend.
What is a little pig doing when he
is eating too much?" said the pig, with
queer wink.
Don't know" said Tommie.
Making hog of himself" grunted
the pig.
"Do you think I'll get to be hog
too" whined Tommie, for he was a
least bit scared.
81 know it, continued his friend
"Why, l have known hundreds of little
boys and girls that began by being pigs
and grew to be hogs"
"IOw dreadful" said Tommie "And
what can do about it?'
Let me have your milk bottle. and
you will grow to be a big boy. and then
perhaps a man." said the pig, taking
the bottle and drinking It dry.
Tommie looked ut him sadly, for he
wanted the milk
How about you?" he asked
"McT said the pig. "Oh, don't wor.
~ about me. shall always be a hog.
Good day."-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-04-23
Al Hrirral Story For
Little Folks
:. A Pig Tale ::

Tommie TOddle's mamma was busy;
that Is why Tommie was sitting under
the tree. Tommie was greedy and had
just got his second bottle of milk and
was yelling for more; that is why his
mouth was so wide open and the tears
running down his cheeks.
Some one had left the gate open, and
that is why Mr.. Hog appeared upon the
scene. SO busy was Tommie with his
yelling that he did not see Mr.. Hog
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-04-23
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and the Worlds Fair.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will
issue an elaborate Worlds Fair Folder on
the first of the year giving full information.
with illustrations, of the great Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at st. Louis. Ticket
offices on the entire system will be furnished
with all details concerning the route to St
Louis, together with advance information
concerning hotels and boarding houses
The Baltimore and Ohio is the original line
from the east to st. Louis Early in lS27 the
founders wished to cOnnectABaltimore and
the seaboard, by the most direct line west
ward, with St. Louis on the Mississippi.
From Baltimore to Cumberland the line fol
lowed the old national pike; then Il direct
line was built to Parkersburg on the Ohio
River; other companies built lines from
Parkersburg direct to ST. Louis, and all of
these lines have merged into the Baltimore
and Ohio System, which forms the most
direct route between the East and the West
Solid vestibule trains run daily from New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore Washington,
Pittsburg and Columbus to Cincinnati and
St Louis