05 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1898
Page
1
A local lumber dealer touts its product as used by top builders in town and country. It emphasizes good grades, thorough seasoning, and under cover protection to prevent warping from rain and sun, inviting customers to choose their lumber.
Telephone number 7 indicates Atlas offers checks for cash lumber purchases only as stated in the reader notice.
The president salutes national prosperity amid wartime strain, reviews Cuba Spain conflict, and urges greenback redemption. He notes congressional actions, naval victories, and preparation for treaty ratification, with plans for Cuba governance, the Nicaragua canal, Paris exhibit funding, and continued Pacific interests. Dialogue covers finances with a projected deficit and calls for flag vessel connections to new territories.
The secretary of war’s plan for a larger regular army won the president’s full support. He aims to muster out the volunteer force once Congress approves the regular army increase. He also backs Secretary Long’s navy expansion and temporary revival of admiral and vice admiral grades for World War veterans. The Senate showed 67 members present as usual motions were adopted and a committee was appointed to call on the president. Simon of Oregon administered the oath of office before a short recess pending the president’s message.
New York NY December 6 Special report says a large fire force is still dousing water on the structures involved in last night’s blaze on Broadway and Warren Street. Total loss estimated at half a million. Storm damage disrupted many wires beyond the city. Buffalo to Chicago shows the worst impact.
John C. Piper a 75 year old steward of Reynolds township died after being kicked while unharnessing his horse in Steward. He had served as supervisor assessor collector and town clerk and was well liked locally. An infantile promo for Syrup of Figs appears in the clipping as an unrelated advertisement.
Paris reports the American peace commissioners held a prolonged conference with the Spanish delegation today. The talks focused on form and substance of certain demands, signaling careful diplomacy amid postwar negotiations. Rocky Mountain Tea advert follows.
The Go Home Early club plans a dancing party this evening at Maynard's hall. Emmert and Burrell promote Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it exterminates poison and revitalizes blood and nerves restoring boyhood joy.
Christmas gifts should aim for real pleasure and usefulness. Many relatives wear glasses that look poor or fit badly, so a handsome light well fitting spectacle or eye glass makes a superior present that brings true satisfaction.
An advertisement lists C. S. Barrett as optician offering to take old gold in exchange. It also promotes Prof. Carnelle a clairvoyant and spiritual medium at 74 Exchange St between Chicago and Mechanic Sts offering business and love guidance, marriage predictions, and courtship advice with hours 9 am to 8 pm. The notice urges timely consultation for favorable outcomes.
C H Little & Co announces a refitted Art Room under Mrs Donathen and highlights a new large line of cut glass and artistic lamps in metal and pottery plus imported table china and art pottery. The exhibit includes specimens from many countries and a complete new line of sterling silver.
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