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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1896
Page
5
The department store announces 8000 pieces of china in odd lots and 1500 juvenile books at half price. It offers 2000 dolls and 1000 pieces of silverware at about half the usual price, plus 1000 kinds of novelties and many Christmas items. Early shoppers praised the low prices.
Local dealer claims to offer a full line of fashionable furs from muffs to matching accessories with prices starting at the cheapest items up to $20 each. The claim highlights being the only house in Freeport with such a complete assortment for the season.
A major local grocery order promises a large assortment of mixed candies and novelties including candied cherries crystallized pineapple and crystallized ginger at 25 percent below current prices. The store advertises an overflowing grocery department with Christmas bargains and invites shoppers to watch for further offers.
A list of new titles and authors including Kate Carnagie Dick Bill Nye Bunner Stevenson Ian Maclaren and Will Carleton. mentions juvenile books and complete sets. Also notes items like A Guest at Ludlow Love in Old Clothes The South Seas Mrs Cliff's Yacht and The Old Infant with prices and unclear catalog details.
The senate and house convened as President Cleveland’s message outlines U.S. stance on Cuba and Spain. He opposes belligerent rights, favors autonomy for Cuba under Spanish sovereignty, cautions neutrality, and warns against risk to American capital and interests. The summary covers foreign policy, Cuban dispute, and domestic finance highlights.
A local report notes widespread eczema pain and mentions W. K. Se christ of this city claiming a permanent cure by Prof. Miller who is described as a master of skin diseases. The article says most cases heal in about four weeks.
An ad touts hats and bonnets emphasizing beauty and becoming style. It contrasts expert bonnet making with cheap labor and materials, claiming millinery lines range from cheapest to best and urging shoppers to visit DeJongh's millinery.
Harlem location near water tower hosts a series of events and markets. December dates include University extension lectures on December 8 and 22 and a Redpath Grand Concert Co show on December 9 at the Y M C A auditorium. Produce items include celery cabbage carrots beets onions parsnips and turnips for wholesale and retail.
An old advertisement for Baltimore Oyster House promotes oysters in grades bulk cans and shell with guaranteed quality and quantity and promises prompt delivery by J M Tisdel manager at 83 Stephenson Street.
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