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FREMONT , ELKHORN ,
AND MISSOURI VALLEY
RAILROAD
IS THE TRANS-MISSOURI
PORTION OF THE A
"Chicago & Northwestern Ry. "
It occupies the Lest portions of Nebraska , Wyoming nnd
South .Dakota , .passing . through the Splendid Elkhorn Val
ley , throuKh the high priced agricultural land , through the
cheaper Hay Lands In North Nebraska , into the cattle
ranges and herds m Northwest Nebraska and through the
Free Home Section to the cattle and sheep ranges and the
OH Fields of Wyoming to the gold , silver and copper mines.
nnd to the Hot Springs of South Dakota. It is the best.
and to most of the above territory , the Only R. R. Line.
Casper , the Wyoming terminus of the Elkhorn R. R. . is in
the heart of the sheep nnd wool-growing section , and Is the
largest wool-shipping point in the United States. The Hot
Springs of South Dakota is a pleasure and sanitary resort.
Its waters , climate and altitude constitute a specific for cur
ing rheumatism. The goldmines of the Black Hills are being
more extensively worked than ever before. This railroad
was the pioneer to the Black Hills. It is the shortest and
best route , offering the best facilities and comforts of travel
available.
G. F. BIDWELL , J. R. BUCHANAN ,
Gen. Mgr. , Gen. Pass. Agt.
Omaha , Nebr. Omaha , Nebr.
Installment Income Bond.
Advantages to the Purchaser.
1st. Unquestioned security furnished. Bonds issued by
one or more of the oldest , strongest and best regular
life insurance companies.
2nd. It pays to the purchaser at the end of 10 , 15 or 20
years a high rate of interest.
3rd. It is free from taxation , and after the first investiga
tion it requires no further time or trouble for an in
vestment of a like amount each year thereafter.
4th. It provides an income , for advanced age of the pur
chaser , from a source entirely different from the rest
of his or her estate.
6th. It cannot be attached by creditors either of the in
sured or beneficiary.
6th. It is free from the inheritance tax upon the death of
the purchaser.
7th. It provides at death an annual income , of a specific
sum , payable upon a certain day , either Annually ,
Quarterly or Monthly , for one or more beneficiaries
for twenty years in any event , and for life if desired.
It cannot be tied up by litigation affecting the estate
of insured or beneficiary.
8th. A deferred annual income is thus secured during the |
life of both the insured and beneficiary. j
9th. No shrinkage of income is possible by payment of ' 1
Attorneys' or Executors' fees , or any other expenses.
10th It is burglar proof. That is , the Company's contract-
would be worthless in the hands of any other than
the insured or beneficiary.
llth The value of the bonds never fluctuates. No one can
worry over the falling price of the same , as may be
the case with other securities.
12th. Bond is negotiated in the interest of purchaser
without extra charge for actuarial services.
Full particulars presented upon receipt of date of birth.
Actuary ,
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BURLINGTON ROUTE PUBLICATIONS
California Seventy-two pages , beautifully printed , bound
and illustrated ; sixty-two pictures of the matchless valleys ,
mountains , lakes and groves of the Golden State. It is neither a
guide-book nor a railroad advertisement. In a charming style it
describes the state from one end to the other , particularly that
portion of it round about Los Angeles. Six cents ,
Ciillfornlii Excursion * ) A folder of twenty-four pages de
scriptive of the Burlington's personally-conducted excursions to
and from California. Contains a map snowing route from Boston
to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Cuts made from actual photo
graphs illustrate the comfort and convenience of Burlington
tourist-cars. West-bound folder tells all about the excursions to
the Pacific coast ; east-bound folder , all about the return trip.
Free.
Colorado Seventy-two pages , fifty-six handsome illustra
tions. The front cover specially designed in colors very fine. This
book , written in a most delightful vein , gives pleasing glimpses
of a mountain world , whose colossal beauty never wearies or
changes or grows old. A bird's-eye map of Colorado , showing
tourist resorts is appended. Six cents.
Sylvan Lake A folder of sixteen pages , containing a half
dozen unusually beautiful views of the most picturesque spot in
the Black Hills. In one of the remote nooks , hidden away among
the towering and fantastic rocks , is this little lake of clear , cold
water , with an admirably appointed hotel on its craggy bank.
Free.
Free.Hot
Hot Springs A thirty-two page folder , illustrated by a doz
en views of scenery in and about this famous health-resort of the
Black Hills. Contains an accurate list of the hotels and sanitar
iums with rates and accommodations. Free.
Little Journeyn in the Black Hills A booklet of thirty-
two pages , with ten illustrations , descriptive of several facinat-
ing trips offered between Hot Springs and Spear fish , 8. D. , where
the railroad winds among peaks , up and down grade , into and
out of mighty canyons , through gloomy forests , by great preci-
pices.'and past beautiful dells. Free.
The Yellowstone National Park A thirty-page folder ,
containing a large and absolutely correct map of Yellowstone
Park , several fine illustrations , and a vast amount of valuable
information about the trip through Yellowstone Park. Free.
Estes Park , Colo. Illustrated , twenty-four pages. Treats
briefly and interestingly of the scenery , fishing , flora , climate ,
hunting and other features of Colorado's most beautiful park.
Free.
Roses on the Train A four-page leaflet , illustrated , telling
the care taken by the Burlington Koute to provide flowers for its
dining-cars. Seven greenhouses of the Burlington furnish 80,000
cut flowers every month for this purpose. Free.
The Valley of the North Platte in Northwest Nebraska
A booklet of thirty-two pages , that just fits the coat pocket and
contains much instructive reading matter. It treats of a fer
tile valley recently made accessible by the extension of the
Burlington lines. It tells of the uncommon opportunities for
success offered there. Free.
Caster Battlefield An attractive little book of twenty
pages. Contains a brief account of the battle of the Little Big
Horn , June 25,1870 , where Major General Ouster and 261 men of
the 7th U. 8. Cavalry were massacred. Eight illustrations. Worth
sending for worth reading. Free.
At Tour Service A unique little booklet of twenty-four
, which contains a good deal of information about the Bur-
Bages Railroad , and incidentally tells how to use to advantage
its general agencies which are scattered all over the United
States. Free.
A Map of the United States Three feet four inches wide
by four feet long ; printed in six colors ; mounted on rollers ;
shows every state , county , important town and railroad in the
Union. A new addition also shows the country divided according
to territorial acquisitions. Sent on receipt of 15 cents in stamps
less than cost.
J. FRANCIS , GEH'L PASS , AGENT , OMAHA , NEB.