FIRST-CLASS FARE

from the Earth to Uranus, including visits to the Sun and Moon and all

the principal planets on the route, will be charged at the low rate of

$2 for every 50,000,000 miles of actual travel. A great reduction will

be made where parties wish to make the round trip. This comet is new and

in thorough repair and is now on her first voyage. She is confessedly

the fastest on the line. She makes 20,000,000 miles a day, with her

present facilities; but, with a picked American crew and good weather,

we are confident we can get 40,000,000 out of her. Still, we shall never

push her to a dangerous speed, and we shall rigidly prohibit racing with

other comets. Passengers desiring to diverge at any point or return will

be transferred to other comets. We make close connections at all

principal points with all reliable lines. Safety can be depended upon.

It is not to be denied that the heavens are infested with

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