Marvel flour and assorted groceries ad highlights
An old newspaper grocery ad touts Marvel flour as superior and compares it to Pillsbury’s and Washburn’s. It lists prices on buckwheat, maple syrup in various jar sizes, honey dip syrup, currants, raisins, candied citron, walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, cranberries, bacon, lard, olives, Wool Soap, evaporated pears, figs, seedless raisins, coconut, Walter Baker’s chocolate, and peaberry coffee with per‑lb prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury’s
Washburn's
New England
Fancy Iowa Packing Co
Swift
Walter Baker
Hreaport Upcoming Events and Shows
A list of entertainments and meetings for Hreaport residents from December to February. Highlights include Walker Whiteside in Red Cockade at the Grand Opera House, Hoyt and Carroll's shows, dances by the Maccabees, the Farmers Institute, and various meetings at the court house and Blust's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hreaport
Walker Whiteside
Grand Opera House
Court House
Hogan’s Alley
Stephenson County Farmers’ Institute
Lewis Morrison
Fredrick the Great
Illlinois Weather Tonight and Saturday in Chicago
Chicago forecast for the next twenty four hours calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday. The piece also notes a Burlington Massachusetts visitor Miss Carey and a public library funded by Hon P M Crapo. Also mentions Farmers' Institute traveling libraries to be placed six months each and a Warren business change with J W Evans taking over the harness division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Carey
Burlington
P. M. Crapo
Farmers’ Institute of the
State
Warren
C. F. Spofford
Henney Buggy Co
Freeport
J. W. Evans
Davis Thanksgiving Dedication of New Odd Fellows Hall
A large crowd gathered at Davis on Thanksgiving day to dedicate the new Odd Fellows hall. The dedicatory ceremonies were interesting and appropriate with Judge WN Cronkrite as principal speaker delivering an eloquent oration on the beauties of Odd Fellowship.
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Davis
Odd Fellows Hall
Odd Fellows
W.N. Cronkrite
Odd Fellowship
English Sparrows and a Boy's Christmas Bounty
A small boy pursues English sparrows with the new bounty starting today aiming to save up money by Christmas. The plan centers on catching the birds to collect rewards as a local program encourages controlling sparrow populations.
Mule from Yordy herd killed after street hole accident
A mule belonging to Yordy escaped last night and wandered into a hole on Jackson street. The animal suffered injuries so severe it must be euthanized. Authorities report no other casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yordy
Jackson Street
Estate Receives $8000 Life Policy Proceeds
The late Rev. Fr. W. A. Horan held an $8000 policy with New York Life Insurance Company and the amount has been paid to the estate administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Life Insurance
W. A. Horan
New York Life Insurance Company
County Domestic Science Association Meet Saturday
The County Domestic Science association will meet in the supervisors' room at the courthouse Saturday at 1 p.m. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Domestic Science Association
Court House
Rockford Man Plans New Saloon at Busy Corner
A Rockford resident has leased the building at Stephenson Street and South Galena Avenue and will open a saloon in a few days, signaling a new business addition to the downtown area.
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Rockford
Stephenson Street
South
Galena Avenue
Homer Niles sells Ridott farm to son Dwight for 6000
Former County Treasurer Homer Niles sold his Ridott township farm to his son Dwight for six thousand dollars. Dwight Niles inherits the property from his father in a transaction that underscores a family transfer of rural assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Niles
Ridott Township
Dwight
Mrs Bentley to Read Paper on Honolulu Trip
At the Woman's club tomorrow Mrs H D Bentley will read a paper about her recent trip to Honolulu. I M Guard returns home from an eastern business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bentley
Woman’s Club
H. D. Bentley
Honolulu
I. M. Guard
A Narrow Escape Thankful Words by Ada Hart Groton
Ada I Hart of Groton writes a testimonial noting a severe lung illness that led to consumption. Her doctors gave little hope but she credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing her after eight bottles. She urges readers to try it and mentions free trial bottles at Emmert Burrells drug store with guaranteed refund options.
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Ada I. Hart
Groton
Dr. King
T Rias
Emmert & Burrell
Harriet M. Burbank Teac Street Obituary Note
Harriet M. Burbank of Teac Street died at piano studio 149 West 10. Funeral plans not listed.
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Ther
Piano
Studio
West
Magnetic Healers Gregory and Gregory in Freeport
Professor J F Gregory and Mrs Elizabeth C Gregory demonstrate nonmedical cures for rheumatism stomach and bowel troubles in Freeport Illinois The article lists several patient endorsements including S A D Benet Mrs Free Sutra Mrs Elizabeth A Gilnert and D G Gausmairn all citing recovery after one to six treatments with the Gregory method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gregory
Elizabeth C. Gregory
Freeport
Prof. Gregory
S. A. D. Benet
Grant Street
Ill
Douglas Avenue
Elizabeth A. Gilnert
Washington Street
Prof
Gregory
D. G. Gausrairn
Stephenson Street
Consultation Free Office Corner Notice
An advertisement invites consultations at the corner of Stephenson and Chicago Streets, accessible via an iron stairway. The notice lacks further details on services or hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson and
Chicago Sts
DeVore's Piano Display At Stephenson Street
Piano buyers should call this evening and see the display at DeVore's Piano warerooms 169 Stephenson street Y M C A building. They have just received a choice variety from reliable manufacturers including the most celebrated makes. A 25d1w.
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DeVore
Stephenson Street
Flour and groceries sale listing with prices
Flour white satin queen of the north priced 90c and 85c a sack. Syrup 20c per gallon. Cranberries 6c a quart. Peel 10c lb. Celery 10c. Prunes 5c lb. Best rice 3c lb. Mason’s shoe polish 6c. Candies and nuts in various forms. Guenther’s chocolates. Salt water taffy for Thanksgiving. Call early and place orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of the North
California
Mason’s
Guenther
Bakrey Department Bread and Bakery Prices
Fresh bread 3c a loaf. Bread one day old 2c a loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts 8c a dozen. Pies and cakes 8c each.
Bargain prices in Housefurnishing Dept sale
A few special prices show many bargains here with items such as double roasters at 35c each basting spoons 3c each large turkey platters 30c each shoe brushes 9c each slaw cutters 12c each and Christmas toys of every description and variety and price_available.
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Price
Brockhausen
Galena Street
Turkey
Déams
Choeffel & Brockhausen
Just
Brazil
Filberts
Huenkemeier
J. Hoffman
Stephenson St
Harriet M. Burbank
Teac Street
Podeye
C. S. Barrett
Tad
Bengston
Freeport, Ill
Bowers Bros
Winnebago
Brock
River School
George Schmidt
F. A. Schulz
Grocery Department
Candy Kitchen
Bakrey Department
Meat Department
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stats Bank
Maynard’s
Boston
Gage-Downs
Our Shoe Department
C. A. McNamara & Co
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