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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
2
The advertisement proclaims Marshall's Best Flour as a family favorite and the most economical choice, with a sale price of 100 dollars per sack and Marshall's Star flour at 85 cents per sack. It asserts exclusive agency for Marshall's Best Flour and guarantees every sack.
Massive blaze raged from Ottawa to Hull destroying lumber yards mills and most of the business district. Estimates place losses up to 8.2e9 in territory burned and 12 000 to 15 000 people left homeless with two fatalities reported and insurance around 2.5e6. Trembling casualties include Miss Cook and James Mavan while the government provides blankets.
A sweeping blaze roared from Chau diere street Pill to St. Louis dain and beyond, destroying St. Marys village tile settlement and Minartin and Warner's flour mill. The fire reached the Canadian Pacific yards and Union station, sweeping Chau diere flats as wind-driven flames spread toward Victoria Chaudiere and nearby towns. Authorities opened drill hall and exhibition buildings to shelter sufferers as local institutions supply aid.
Flames sweep the Goulmner and Trouston lumber mill in Hull 49 as a large Roman Catholic cathedral nearby is ringed by fire. Firefighters fear the blaze cannot be stopped and may burn to the water’s edge before burning out.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania a bet between George Stoncowich and John Mickelick led to a fatal blast at a Larm er Street tenement. Powder kegs and dynamite stored inside were ignited by a lit match after the wager. Mickelick died. others injured or recovering.
Lord Roberts dispatch reports a turning movement by General Timilton Ridley and Smith-Dorries drove Boer forces from a strong position at Israel’s Poors. Troops advance toward Thaba N’Chu with minor losses. Correspondents note Thaba N’Chu as a natural fortress and Boer surrender appears likely. Pretoria agency notes Johannesburg arsenal blast deemed an planned outrage with 10 killed and 32 injured.
The advert claims a nature based remedy cures chronic diseases without drugs or surgery. It cites diplomas from top magnetic schools including Weltmer of Nevada Mo and notes local Freeport cures. It advertises 29 facial treatment via French Method at 158 Stephenson St with confidential business practices and unspecified hours.
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