Canned Goods Offer Repeats Prices Amid Fast Sale
Local grocer reiterates prices on canned fruits and vegetables and urges customers to place orders quickly before stock runs out. Offers remain as advertised and sale continues while supplies last.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1898
Page
2
Local grocer reiterates prices on canned fruits and vegetables and urges customers to place orders quickly before stock runs out. Offers remain as advertised and sale continues while supplies last.
Advertises Our Own Combination Coffee at 15 cents per pound making 30 cups. Promises uniform quality and superior flavor. Urges first order to prove value and secure future purchases from the bargain givers.
London editor notes graduates of Robert College in Constantinople who allegedly fomented rebellion leading to Bulgarian liberation. Stead argues American efforts in Asia outpace Spanish war gains and praises the Robert College for spreading American ideas while avoiding politics, claiming it nurtured Bulgarian nationalism through educated students and the college’s influence.
A former student recounts how Robert College and American missionaries shaped Bulgarian independence and Eastern politics. He credits Americans with exposing Turkish oppression, aiding the Russian move to Stamboul gates, and spreading American principles from Mount Ararat to the Aegean. He notes other American institutions in Constantinople and predicts future political influence as graduates mature.
The speaker predicts swift punitive action by American forces in response to a shocking atrocity in Stamboul. He states that within a month warships would break the Dardanelles and demand reparation at cannon’s mouth from the assassin of Stamboul, underscoring a vow of strong retaliation.
Coroner's jury ruled William Kent killed Noble Kent with willful murder. A state warrant was issued. Noble's letters suggest family strife and coercive actions by Will. Public sentiment shifts as details emerge in Carlinville Tus public notice of the case.
In Cincinnati at the People's theatre last night Hall Aladi the Turk won a Graeco Roman wrestling match over Tom Cannon. Aladi threw Cannon in the first bout in forty eight minutes and in the second in eighteen minutes to win the match straight.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on Sunday night a fierce snow and wind storm blew down the breaker at the Enterprise colliery causing about 100000 dollars in damage.
A dispatch from Cairo reports Major Marchand has arrived, having left Cairo on November 1, accompanied by Captain Baratier. The message confirms their travel from the city with no further details.
A fire last night damaged the 6 Lincoln theatre in Chicago by an estimated 60,000 dollars. The audience had just exited moments before the blaze began.
A terse telegraph digest notes Oshkosh Wisconsin saloon owners organizing against the free lunch practice. Reports list varied local incidents including deaths in McLean and Mikton, a Philippine leader renouncing Catholicism, currency concerns, and a court ruling granting ownership of Standard Oil profits.
Washington December 6 1900 The opening of the Fifty fifth congress is marked by a notable floral display in the Senate chamber with a crowded gallery. The joint high commission and diplomatic corps visitors, including Sir Julian Pauncefote Wu Ting Fang and Ye Purn Chin, attended as the president read his message. Some senators criticized the message including Jones Pasco and Teler, while others praised the comprehensive review of events. Representative Cousins introduced the first bill defining the standard of value as a gold dollar of twenty five and eight tenths grains.
The opening session featured cordial exchanges between House floor leaders Dingley and Bailey amid gossip on Bailey’s leadership. Speaker Reed was warmly greeted, and Maj. Gen. Wheeler received a major ovation from old colleagues. Several governors elect were greeted with congratulations as floral tributes filled the hall during a lengthy reading of the president's message. An early war questions debate looms over the deficiency appropriation bill for army and navy.
Detroit reports its worst storm in thirteen years ending yesterday morning. Snow weighted wires and trees, cutting telegraph and telephone lines and stalling streetcar service. Only one Toledo line remained by Sunday night, Bay City contact uncertain. Damages total about $80,000 to telecom and transit.
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