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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
8
A long ad lists numerous discounted groceries from condensed mince to fancy coffees and spices, highlighting brand names like California peaches and green gage pies. It promises low prices to entice a grand opening sale in Freeport with a broad range of canned goods, flours, cereals, and baking supplies.
A compressed calendar of December and January entertainments meetings and graduations in Fresport includes Illinois Central Balletmaker at Blust's hall December 7 and 8 Sons of Veterans election officers December 9 Young Bros Uncle Tom's Cabin December 11 Ladies of Maccabees social dawn December 12 Board of Supervisors meeting December 11 Dance at Blust's hall December 12 under Maccabees auspices Prof Nomotte lecture at the Grand under Y M C A December 13 Cherry Blossom camp R A elect officers December 13 Anniversary roll call at Baptist church December 14 Tim Murphy in the Carpet Bagger at the Grand December 15 Excelsior Lodge Masons elect officers December 18 The Cherry Pickers at the Grand December 8 Tiv ergreen Lodge Masons elect officers December 19 Freeport Chapter R A M elect officers December 20 Mystic Workers of the World elect December 20 Glas mania Society elect officers December 21 Hogan's Alley at the Grand December 26 Freeport Chapter Eastern Star December 26 Western Star Encampment elect officers December 29 S A Douglas Court elect officers January 1 Annual ball of the B of R T at Blust's hall January 17 Annual Stephenson County farmers institute at the court house January 5 Lewis Morrison in Frederick the Great at the Grand opera house February 6 Under the Red Robe at the Grand
Col W T Dowdall veteran editor buys Carter's Monthly at Rand McNally building Chicago and plans to relaunch as a leading western literary magazine with Opie Read as editor and top writers. Subscription price set at 1.00 per year, ten cents for single copies, Western News Co. Chicago handles trade.
The University of Illinois calls on state high schools to join the fourth annual inter-scholastic oratorical contest on May 18, 1900. Three gold medals will be awarded for outstanding original orations, plus a silver cup valued at 125 dollars donated by Champaign citizens and held by the university. The winner’s school keeps the cup until the next contest, currently held by Rockford high school.
C. H. Ley of Cedarville was thrown from a buggy when his horse bolted in East Freeport yesterday at about 4 15. He suffered a deep head wound and shock but was taken to the hospital by patrol and released to return home this morning.
In Stover's foundry last evening a piece of steel struck Fred Builtie in the eye. The blow was so severe that it caused him to lose sight in the eye. Dr. Arnold treated the wound and is caring for him.
The Woman's club and public school teachers urge parents and patrons to attend the school children drawings exhibit at the YMCA on Saturday afternoon. Freeporters are aided by Illinois Central train No 164 held at the crossing by the football grounds at Madison until the game ends to allow Saturday night return.
County Clerk Held and assistants prepare the collector’s books for township collectors with Miss Elelen Kramer and Je DeJongh assisting on the task.
Health Officer Dr. A F Moore says Dixon has active smallpox and vows full suppression. Officials plan rapid inspections by eight medical inspectors, district zoning, and house quarantines until fumigation. Citizens urged to cooperate or sheriff guards may be used for city quarantine.
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic for women, claiming beauty depends on health. It argues constipation and kidney issues ruin complexion and nerves, promising to regulate stomach, liver, and kidneys, purify blood, and improve appearance. Available for 50 cents at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
Illinois Central railroad offers round trip tickets at one fare for the Madison game on Saturday December 9. Tickets valid for morning departure on the 9th and return until Monday the 11th.
The text suggests giving glasses as a suitable Christmas gift for a family member who already uses them or needs an attractive, useful pair. It argues that useful articles are increasingly popular and that new glasses can be both practical and ornamental.
All kinds and prices offered with a guaranteed correct fit to be made before or after Christmas as desired.
White Satin flour milled and guaranteed for 90c a sack. Queen of the North patent flour 85c a sack. Walter Baker’s chocolate 32c per lb. Best laundry starch 3c per lb. Honey drip syrup 20c per gallon. Genuine French peas 10c per can this week, Stick candy 5c per lb, good mixed candy 5c per lb.
Fresh bread three cents per loaf and one day old bread two cents per loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts eight cents a dozen. Pies and cakes eight cents each. Zweibach three cents per dozen.
A grand sale on meat Friday and Saturday promises prices lower than ever as the market offers deep discounts on cut meats. The event emphasizes substantial savings and limited-time availability to attract shoppers seeking bargains.
The article claims Bismarck's iron nerve came from superb health and argues that strong will and energy require a well functioning body. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a way to develop brain and body power, priced at 25 cents at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
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