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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
1
Holiday shopping note highlights a bountiful selection in the meat department offering turkey goose or duck as well as a grocery section with celery cranberries sweet potatoes dates figs raisins nuts oranges apples grapes cider and other seasonal items.
A local shop promotes assistive Thanksgiving meal planning and ordering services. The firm invites customers to place orders early for a complete spread including mains sides and desserts. The message emphasizes ease and timely delivery for holiday comfort.
Grand Special Sale this week offers low prices on coffee buckwheat sugar flour and pantry staples. Mississippi era style: fresh oysters maple syrup dried peaches celery vanilla extract gold dust crackers peas baked beans and more at bargain rates to win your business with quality and fair pricing.
The store notes widespread price increases yet claims all current stock was purchased at old prices. It says they anticipated the rise, buying large quantities early for spot cash to supply customers without any price advance this season.
A merchant advertises one week specials including a ten dollar suit, ten dollar overcoat, fleece ydenwanys at 38c, silk neckwear 25c, linen collars, suspenders, heavy ribbed sweaters, overcoats in sizes 6 to 15, corduroy pants at 1 98, Selz shoes from 1 50, dancing pumps at 2.00, and a general guarantee on every shoe.
The bulletin from Foster forecasts January and March as the coldest, with storm activity across the continent December into January. It notes a forthcoming low temperature wave near meridian 90, widespread temperature swings, and plans to advise farmers on corn sales and wheat as markets react.
Illinois residents praise Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a remedy for backache dizziness sleeplessness and kidney diseases. Testimony from J R Rogers of Galesburg describes years of kidney trouble improved sleep and a lasting remedy after trying various medicines. The product is yellow tablets sold in wooden boxes for fifty cents per box at druggists and H J Moogh's Drug Store.
A masked white man held up a Southern Express car near Branchville South Carolina, forcing two messengers Ramsey and Rhodes to surrender 1700 dollars in cash while leaving 8000 in another safe untouched. He fled on foot as the train slowed, and a Dorchester sheriff party with hounds rushed to the scene.
Mrs Emily Bigelow of Chicago, found unconscious in the street Thursday night, claims a cabman robbed her of 3600. She testified in police court that she came to New York to find her husband, lawyer Ian Bigelow, with whom she had been estranged. She said after visiting his office they argued and he ejected her, leading to a ride to multiple places where she drank.
Schleswig Iowa December two witnesses James and Charles Wayne brothers along with Patrick McDonough and Peter Gilmore railroad workers fought over tipping drinks. Gilmore gravely stabbed through throat and Gilmore had face wounds with McDonough stabbed in abdomen. Taken to Carroll hospital. McDonough said to die and Gilmore in serious condition. The Waynes fled. Cedar Rapids December two. Also reports mention Thanksgiving services and a push against Brigham Roberts Utah seating. Des Moines December two Adjutant General Byers submits biennial report urging National Guard integration with regular army.
The Wing of Greece now in Paris may visit his sister the Princess of Wales before returning home. Adelaide Sergeant the novelist has joined the Church of Rome after growing up Methodist. Richard B K Brooks the sculptor finished medallions for Boston City Hall depicting living former mayors. The Duchess of Sutherland attends meetings with Margaret Macmillan. The Shah of Persia reserves the right to ride in a ceremonial coach drawn by six horses. Patrick Furey, died in Philadelphia aged 106, aimed to live in three centuries.
A female traveler overhears a porter and two men discussing her heavy shoes. They joke about their size and weight, calling attention to her four inch thick soles and cowhide construction. She later appears slender at breakfast, leaving her critics surprised and she finds the attention annoying.
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