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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1896
Page
3
The finest line of piece goods ever brought to Freeport for the fall and winter trade can be found at our store. This stock has been selected with unusual care and the most fastidious can find what they want for either suit or overcoat.
The notice touts affordable bespoke suits made to order with small profits to keep prices within reach during hardship. It promises customers a quality garment nearly at the cost of a ready-made item, appealing to budget-conscious buyers.
The shop emphasizes its tailored fit and established reputation and invites customers to inspect current goods and prices before ordering elsewhere to boost its profile for the upcoming season.
The speaker asserts all ages may need medicine, and it is comforting to know where drugs can be obtained pure and affordably. They state openness about these points and offer to provide what customers want.
A Spanish officer reports General Maceo leading 600 insurgents through the trocha toward Havana. In Palacios, Torre heights saw fierce daylong combat as insurgents defended fortifications. Spanish reinforcements under Inclan breached later, with heavy losses on both sides. Tens of families flee Guanabacoa as raids continue near Havana.
A Havana report from Key West states Weyler is encamped ten miles from Artemisa with his army scattered along the trocha and Pinar del Rio. Maceo's forces are on both sides, skirmishing daily while insurgents near Havana threaten outposts. Spies and a plan to capture Weyler by rail are noted as volunteers rush to aid the defense.
Disappointment and vexation sweep Lansing as Governor Pingree refuses to permit a weeks-long planned public demonstration. He denounces it as flapdoodle and says no such event will be allowed in the city.
In Peadville Colorado on December 7 John R. Ants burn former union president George B. Handy and Edward J. Dewar current secretary walked into the sheriff's office declaring indictment by the grand jury for murder. John Walsh jailed for arson in Coronado mine outlawry as rumors spread of fleeings and tense public excitement.
New York December 7 Colonel Fellows condition worsens as a fibrous stomach tumor erodes his strength. Semi conscious since Friday he summoned his wife two daughters and the youngest son to his bedside to bid farewell as the end approached. John W. Fellows Jr. was absent awaiting arrival this afternoon.
Worcester reports that during the recent presidential campaign critics charged I R Hoar attorney general in Grant's cabinet with helping pack the Supreme Court to reverse a greenback act ruling. Hoar publishes letters from Governor Cox and Governor Boutwell denying any packing or involvement by Wear.
Columbia Missouri December 7 Dr Thomas Powell of Columbia claims a sweeping medical breakthrough. He says his method immunizes the human body from all disease through inhalation injection ingestion and insufflation of cultures and is ready for any professional test.
Washington reports from London that Bayard has rejected a proposed testimonial for his peace efforts with England. He thanks supporters but his ambassador role prevents accepting any gift. Lynching Not Unexpected in Missouri jail break kills two men and a woman.
Dubuque Iowa December 7 Senator Alison has been seriously ill for over a week but is reported somewhat better. He will not be able to leave for Washington for a week or ten days. Dry Goods Stock Damaged 20000 Vau Clair Wis December 7 The dry goods store of L A Johnson Co was damaged by fire and water to the extent of 50000 yesterday stock halted insured.
A chaotic telegram review notes Dynamite Dick is alive while Skeeter Dick lies dead in Oklahoma Territory. Many items include Mapiscon Opera losses in London, Nevada voting totals, Bryan book plans, and naval/judicial updates across several states with multiple named individuals and places.
Chicago Dec 7 ex Senator Charles B Farwell may run for US Senate if the Republican caucus at Springfield fails to pick a candidate. Farwell and friends suggest he would enter the race only in a deadlock situation and when other leading contenders are in contention.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for oats, bruises, sores, ulcers, rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box sold by Emmert & Burrell. A New York statistician reports per capita wheat consumption slightly under four bushels.
Including a parent's account of using Chamberlains cough remedy for croup in Caddo Indian Territory and endorsements from D Robinson of Hartwick New York Major C T Picton of Dennison Texas and hotel guests praising its efficacy for diarrhea dysentery and rheumatism Emmert and Burrell sell 50 cent bottles
Notice of a town board meeting scheduled for Monday December 7 to audit bills. Citizens with claims should submit them at 124 Chicago street. CHASA Brandt town clerk. Also includes classified notices for dressmaking and homeseekers excursions with rates and dates from 1896.
The North Western Line arranges a personally conducted tour through Mexico under Mr J J Grafton, ex excursion manager. The party meets in Chicago then departs Tuesday morning February 2 1897 aboard a vestibuled train with palace sleeping cars observation cars and dining cars for a thirty day trip visiting major cities and places of interest. Extensions beyond thirty days available with ticket extensions and illustrated pamphlets with rates provided by Chicago North Western Ry agents.
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