Vintage Grocery Advert: Sales Values Across Staples
A classifieds style list presents numerous price points for groceries and household items. Items include dairy butter 19c, country lard 7c, tar soap 4c, Maple Sugar 8c per lb, sardines 8c can, lemon extract 6c, baking chocolate 29c per lb, home grown onions 18c peck, mince meat 6c, Rio coffee 16c, Java Mocha coffee 30c lb, washing soap 25c, Windsor catsup 10c bottle, chocolate Menier 19c cake, ABC crackers 5 before tax per lb, oysters 25c quart, Graham waters 25c for 3 lb, raisins 5c per lb, White Satin flour 1.35 per sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runkle Bros
Armour’s
Windsor
Chocolate Menier
ABC
Graham Waters
No Pensions With Future Marriage Certificates New Pension Rules
Washington December 9 women who wed old soldiers after July 1 will not receive widow pensions. A pension bill amendment would strip future wives of widows pensions and address arrears in widows and minor pensions. Commissioner Evans urged reforms while facing opposition from supporters of pensions for widows of veterans. Congressman Sulloway vowed to oppose the amendment citing deserving cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
D. C
Evans
Sulloway
Modern Woodmen in Court over Fulton Head Office Move
Special master J W Alexander opened evidence in Fulton Illinois on the Modern Woodmen case about the January term ruling to relocate headquarters from Fulton to Rock Island Six Forest camp No 2 charter members testified about financial and other aid under a contract pledging permanent local headquarters J O Root founder of Modern Woodmen and Woodmen of the World arrives to testify on the same contract with Fulton residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Fulton, Ill
J. W. Alexander
Sterling, Ill
Rock Island
J. O. Root
Woodmen of America
Woodmen of the World
AFFAIRS AT SPRINGFIELD. Bills Introduced in Legislature
Springfield report notes a ten minute House session. Legislation includes a $60,000 appropriation for the soldiers home at Quincy and a $1,000 request to pursue inheritance tax cases in the United States Supreme Court. Senate moves bills for extra session expenses to third reading and adjourns. caucus to meet Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Quincy
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Dwyer
Baxter
Chicago Civic Federation
Chicago Real Estate Board
Dunlap
Foreign Affairs Up First House Meeting Outlines Work
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs met for the first time in Washington and outlined plans on pending foreign affairs. Senator Hoar presented a Hawaiians protest against annexation. Senator McBride of Oregon introduced a joint resolution authorizing up to 250000 for supplies to Klondike miners, but the measure went over.
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Washieaton
D. C
Committee On Foreign Affairs of the
House
Senate
Hoar
McBride
Oregon
Secretary of War
Klondike
Weather outlook for next twenty four hours in Chicago
Increasing cloudiness with possible showers late tonight and Friday. Cooler Friday afternoon or night with fresh to brisk southerly winds as Illinois experiences a transition to unsettled conditions.
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Chicago
Tllinois
Statue of Gen Oglesby Unveiled in Decatur Library
In Decatur Illinois a life statue of ex Governor Richard J Oglesby is nearing completion by local sculptor Leonard Orunelle It will be placed in the public library with ceremonies at dedication Citizens here honor Oglesby who once lived in Decatur and this testimonial is funded by popular subscription and will be unveiled soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ill
Richard J. Oglesby
Leonard Orunelle
Oglesby
Aspinwall Fights Change To Twelfth Senate District
Springfield dispatch reports a senate apportionment committee session debating a plan to alter the twelfth district. Senator Aspinwall opposes breaking Stephenson Carroll and Jo Daviess counties from their long seated district, arguing the compact valuation and county desires. A southern Illinois proposal would combine Stephenson Winnebago and move Daviess Carroll Whiteside into another district.
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Springfield
Cook County
Stephenson, Carroll
Joe Daviess
Southern Illinois
Stephenson
Winnebago
Daviess
Carroll
Whiteside
Aspinwall
Stephenson, Carroll and
Jo: Daviess
Rapinwall
Markets close with mixed gains across grains and livestock
Chicago Board of Trade quotes December wheat at 1.07 and May wheat at 0.922. Corn and oats rise modestly while December pork and lard hold near prior levels. Union Stock Yards reports slow cattle and steady to firm sheep. Freeport market notes Dec wheat advance driven by short covering and rising demand for cash wheat.
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Board of Trade and Stock Yards
Chicago
Union Stook Yards
Freeport Board OF Trade
Freeport
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. McHenry
New York
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Duluth
Buffalo
Toledo
Minnneapolis
Dec
What Is Booming in Wheat Price Debate
The December wheat market surged as traders pushed the price to $1.09, an 8 cent gain from yesterday. Analysts warn the market could test $1.50 or even $2.00 as the bull clique strengthens and shorts scramble to cover.
End Near at Hand as First Lady Weakens
Canton Ohio December 9 Special report says Mother McKinley survived the night but is very weak this morning. The president has been at her bedside nearly the entire night and remains close throughout the day.
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Canton, O
McKinley
German Cruiser for West Indies Sails
Krext December 9 special report says the German first class cruiser Geiser has sailed for the West Indies. The move underscores Germany's naval posture amid rising tensions and signals a possible patrol or deployment in Caribbean waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Krext
Geiser
Lena Lodge officers elected at Lena 174 meeting
Lena Ledge 174 A M elected new officers with F P Waite as Master J M Rybolt Jr Warden H R Nelson as warden John Metz as treasurer and B F Kauffman as secretary Isabelle Chapter O E S invited to Dec 27 installation A poultry show and midwinter fair drew about fifty bird fanciers in Winslow with a fine display Oscar Howard visited Lena relatives then returned to St Charles Minnesota notables Stanchfield and Miss Miner noted in Lena reports
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Lena
Lena Ledge
A. F
A. M
F. P. Waite
J. M. Rybolt
H. R. Nelson
Treas
John Metz
B. F. Kauffman
Isabelle Chapter
O. E
Pauline Hellman
Chicago University
Jessie Beadle
Winslow
Oscar Howard
St. Charles
Stanchfield
Minneapolis, Mian
Lou Stanchfield
Miner
Nora
Stanchfield Guests, Fair Visitor and Postponed Lecture
The text notes guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Stanchfield yesterday. Lyman Fair of Labette Kansas visits his mother Mrs Eliza Fair. Mr and Mrs J H Shank visited relatives near Monroe Wisconsin yesterday. A lecture by Dr Tope of Chicago was postponed to December 13. Lutherans attended a Kent conference with engaging lectures and solid attendance.
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Geo. Stanchfield
Lyman Fair
Labethe
Kan
Eliza Fair
J. H. Shank
Monroe
Wis
Tope
Chicago
Kent
Up-to-Date Tailor Offers $25 Overcoats for Warmth
Built for warmth. Leave your order for one of our twenty five dollar overcoats built to give warmth and service. They are bargains seldom offered in the line of custom made goods. John S. Harpster, 129. Ice Creepers sold by Josh Kenegy. 127-iwp.
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John
Haarpster
Court House Proceedings Roundup under the Dome
County court reports show actions including repayment of Clark avenue and North Galena avenue, final order on assessment, inventories in multiple estates, orders for sale of real estate, guardianship matters, and hearings set for January 1898. Also notes insanity petition, claims, appraisers’ bills, and letters issued. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm advertised with reader testimonials.
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Clark Avenue
Galena Avenue
J. D. Steinester
Anna M. Smith
Edward Manlove
Jane M. Knox
Henry Duthbert
Henry Goetsch
Andrew Hinds, Jr
E. F. Kuntz
Miles Patterson
Wm. H. Bowers
Philip J. Nickel
Chas. L. Heime
Hollister's Jewelry Store Opening Invitation
The public is invited to attend the opening at Hollister's Jewelry Store located at 98 Stephenson St the upcoming Friday with afternoon and evening hours. The notice emphasizes not missing the event and mentions it as a pocketbook respectful ad from H. D. Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister’s
Stephenson St
Best Cand Purest medicinal remedies offered at Stephenson St
Reliable remedies and complete stock advertised by a shop at 111 Stephenson St. Medicines and prescriptions are prepared honestly and properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson St
Jewelry sale ad promotes M. V. B. Elson stock
Emmert and Burrell recommend choosing Xmas jewels from M. V. B. Elson. The ad boasts a refined stock of watches, diamonds, jewelry, mantle clocks, and imported ware, claiming value and honest deals from a jeweler in business over 25 years.
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M. V. B. Elson
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Kingsley
Department Store
Grocery Depot
T. H. Hollister
A. V. Hart
Smart, Jr
Seed
Cramer
Jewelers and Opticians
Qourt
Foreign Affairs UP
House Committee
Gen. Oglesby
Northwestern
H. D. Poat's
Josh Kenegy
Royal
Saeco
Royal Baking Powder
Chamberlain
L. G. Bagley
Hueneme
Cal
Isay Eo
Emmert & Burrell
H. D. Post
M. Y. B. Elson
Massage
Lancaster County
Schulz
Wm. Walton
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ml
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