Freeport Daily Journal Subscription Notice
A damaged OCR notice shows subscription rates and carrier delivery terms for Freeport Illinois. It lists yearly advance pricing and mail handling notes but is otherwise fragmented and unreadable.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
6
A damaged OCR notice shows subscription rates and carrier delivery terms for Freeport Illinois. It lists yearly advance pricing and mail handling notes but is otherwise fragmented and unreadable.
Freeport notes show Fred Tempel in Chicago on business. Lena locals C H Hawley and Mr. and Mrs. Wareham travel to Aurora and Orangeville for visits. Doings include Dr Naramore and Judge Hinds from Lena, Henry Lerche’s return from the West, and Oscar Hershey’s Panama trip illness. Several families from Winslow, Argyle, Monroe, Delavan, Oak Park attend the Daniel Hoover funeral and return home.
Paul Gilmore and his Dawn of Freedom company arrived from Madison to a packed house. Local papers praise Gilmore as an exceptional orator and the production as among the best, noting a carload of scenery suitable for use on the Germania opera house stage for tonight's performance.
A well known physician tells reporters that a rubber band worn around the head just above the ears can relieve headaches common among department clerks. The band should not restrict blood flow and is effective when headache starts but not for stomach related pains. He also notes a rubber band around a toe between the corn and foot can ease toe pain, with similar non tight pressure.
Professor Simon Newcomb recalls Argelander’s sharp wit in The Atlantic. The noted German astronomer, a contemporary of a young emperor during Napoleon’s era, mentored many, including Dr. B A Gould who joked about Argelander recognizing him by hair.
Captain Aspinwall recounts the Manitoba transporting the 8th Cavalry to Nouve tas and Puerto Principe as part of the army of occupation. He details loading at Savannah, encounters with Spanish authorities, and conditions at Neu vas as well as later orders guiding the voyage to New Port News and back to Savannah.
Customer asks about drowsiness head ache abdominal fullness and poor appetite. Advice urges Beecham's pills after meals and at night with hot water before meals to relieve constipation and restore health noting a quarter per box cost.
A prominent merchant recalls last year’s chaotic Christmas rush and crowded stores. He notes shoppers vow to start early but repeat the pattern, despite abundant stock, as they hasten their purchases at the last minute.
John A. Davis post No. 98 G A R will hold its annual election of officers tomorrow evening. A full attendance is desired. The W R C will elect officers for the ensuing year at their regular meeting tomorrow afternoon. Let every member be present.
The Sons of Veterans hosted a heart party at the Freeport club house with about sixty guests including ladies. The event featured social dancing and card play suitable for a relaxed evening. Other social events include a Masquerade Ball at Maynard's hall, a cake walk at Germania opera house, and dances at Temperance hall with plans for a local dancing school beginning Friday.
The Order of Mutual Protection meets tonight. Rob Luecke installed one new cash register in his store. C. Fred Kuehner is conducting business in Chicago. Miss Emma Schaub is visiting from
A bright woman describes becoming a book agent eight years ago after leaving a school position. She emphasizes business over pride, works eight months a year, builds a reliable customer circle in rural districts, and values courtesy from those she meets while keeping earnings private as a trade secret.
A new preparation called Grain-O made of pure grains is now placed in all grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It suits delicate stomachs, resembles coffee, costs little, and is suggested for children as well. Try it and ask for Grain-O.
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