08 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
1
An Illinois lumber yard advertises dry, high grade soft pine boards from a northern Wisconsin tract never logged before. It touts reliable, water-free wood, urges quick roof upgrades with Red Cedar Shingles, and claims access to Michigan mill output with strict quality grading. It stresses low prices to prevent further roof damage from rain.
Wilbur Lumber Co located on Exchange Street near Brewster House. W M Sanford serves as manager with telephone number seven for inquiries and service.
The advertisement proclaims the drug store aims to supply patrons with the very best the markets offer, always fresh and at reasonable prices. It highlights Comp'd Ext. Sarsaparilla as in demand, with a money back guarantee on every bottle.
Indications point to a war revenue focus as Spain resists and Cuba exit plans advance. Special from Wasaiveron notes no cabinet developments today while Assistant Secretary Day urged Americans wanting to leave Cuba to act tomorrow. Red Cross personnel expected to depart with the evacuees.
The Mangrove reached port today carrying 28 passengers from Havana. Officials reported all aboard in good condition and vessel records were checked by harbor authorities.
Maprin April 8 Special reports a cabinet minister stating that compromise with America is useless as it seeks rupture at any cost. The Spanish government would weaken itself by conceding and become antagonistic to public sentiment.
Programs set for St Marys and St Josephs churches with Holy Week services. Tonight Father Horan will preach the passion sermon as a reminder of Good Friday. Sunday masses are at 6 830 and 1030 with a high mass and Generalli's choir.
The Cuban government status prompts scrutiny by senate and house foreign relation committees with Cuban reps present. Embassies report powers will not press further, Spain to decide battle alone as War Revenue plans consider beer tax rise and tobacco duties. No sailing news yet from Cadiz on the Spanish fleet.
The Ram Katahden cleared the Capes today and headed south from Philadelphia Port toward Pmuaperaia, with a special report dated April 3.
Representative Lorimer declares that Consul General Lee will disclose startling testimony before the senate foreign relations committee on the Maine conspiracy. Lorimer says Lee will supply the missing link in the testimony upon arrival.
Maprio reports a much calmer public mood in Spain after discussions and varying summaries of last night's cabinet meeting. Reactions reflect satisfaction with the government stance and ongoing monitoring of official statements. The piece notes a decline in political tension as officials address concerns and clarify positions.
Port Antonio receives Brooklin from Santiago with United States Consul Hyatt and twenty five Americans. Local notices mention mass schedules at St Joseph's church, preparatory services at Second Presbyterian, and an Excelsior lodge meeting. Baileyville notes include lumber yard plans, property purchase, and local arrivals. Also advertisements tout Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Emmert & Burre selling it.
The J O OFFS Old Folks Home trustees awarded the main building contract to Ballart Cope and Copen Son of Mattoon for 17 665. Work on basement excavation starts at once. The brick and stone structure, 185 by 117 feet, aims for occupancy early next year with 100 inmates expected. Plans by H J Hodgson. Water, electrical work, paved street, and roads to be completed.
Travel notices urge carrying Syrup of Figs for pleasant kidney and bowel relief on trips. Promoted as a preventive for fevers headaches and illness. Sold in 50 cent bottles, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
April 8 report notes light local showers and warmer night followed by a fair Saturday with southerly winds. Sankey resigns from Rohkar bakery to move to Omaha. Elmer Hodman will replace him here.
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