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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
8
Table Linen in Patterns for Cloth Lengths
Classified listing offers table linens in various lengths and widths with prices ranging from 1.25 to 7.00 dollars. Includes options 2 yards by 2 yards and 3 yards by 2 yards with multiple price points. Also notes matching Estra large size napkins to pair with the cloths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapkins
Bed Spreads Crochet and Marseilles Ad
Crochet and Marseilles bed spreads offered as appealing gifts. Hoc advertises prices up to 3.50 and includes multiple stitch options and sizes. Targeted for home use, these spreads are marketed as desirable presents.
Fringed Spreads for Brass Beds Advertised
Local ad lists fringed bed spreads in brass bed sizes with prices 1.25 1.75 and 530 units. The snippet shows a retail offering likely from a furniture or home goods retailer.
Fine Silkoline Comforters in Various Sizes
Advertises comforters made of silkoline with South Down cotton fill. Full size options priced at 1.75, 2, and 2.50 with an extra fine sateen covered lot at 3.50. Limited to one lot available.
Black Crepons and Fancy Silks For Waists
A sale listing offers Black Crepons in multiple hemline friendly weights with prices from 50c to 2.00 per yard. It also advertises White twisted and basket eweave and Venetian cloths for waists at 50c to 1.00 per yard. One thousand yards of fancy silks for waists in stripes plaids checks and polka dots priced from 25c to 1.25 per yard.
Tolored Dress Goods Offer at Forty Five Cents Yard
One lot of about fifty pieces in beautiful colorings and fancy emveaves offered at 45 cents per yard.
Umbrellas Offered in Silk and Cotton Varieties
A classified item lists umbrellas in silk union serge mer cerised cotton with fine handles in 26 and 28 inch sizes. Prices range from 50c to 5.00, with multiple increments including 75c 1.00 1.25 1.50 and 1.75 up to five dollars. The ad highlights variety and affordable pricing for different umbrella styles.
Freeport Holiday Meetings and Shows Schedule
Entertainments and meetings of interest to Freeport residents list events from December to February. Includes dances, lectures, lodge officer elections, theater at the Grand Opera House, and a farmers institute with dates and venues across Freeport venues and lodges.
Society Notes Highlight Local Social Events
Freeport Chapter of the Eastern Star holds an evening session with a special. A Whist Club is being organized by young people at Miss Stevens home on North Galena Avenue. Memorial Lutheran invites members and friends to meet Rev Cromer and wife tonight 7 to 10 at Mr and Mrs H H Becker. Miss Louetta and Homer Munchow entertained about thirty friends Saturday at Cherry Street home with games and refreshments. L W O Club meets at Jacob Derstine on Iroquois Street. E B Carrodge 115 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen hosts their eighth annual dance at Blust's hall January 1. committees listed. Information for reception committee and musicians provided. Lexington club hosts an informal dancing party Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Board of Supervisors
Ladien
the Maccabees
Prof. DeMotte
Grand
Aspress
Y. M.C. A. Dee
Cherry Blossom Camp
Fraternal Army of America
Tim Murphy
Grand Opera House
Eexcelsior Lodge of Masons
Grand Opéra House
Evergreen Lodge of
Magona
BR. A. M
Mystic Workers of the World
Germania Society
Hogan’s Alley
Eastern Star
Western Star
S. A. Douglas Court
B. of R. T
Blust’s Hall
Stephenson County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Lewis Morrison
Fredrick the Great
Memorial Lutheran Church
H. H. Becker
Galena Avenue
Cromer
Miss Louetta
Homer Munchow
Cherry Street
E. B. Carrodge
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
D. J. Reardon
M. Allen
Thos. Rowe
Chas. McDonald
O. J. Phillips
H. C. Carey
J. A. Kethes
Geo. Letch
Geo. Nieman
Chas. Mefferson
Wm. O’malia
Handkerchiefs offer value in bulk purchases
Advertisers tout affordable handkerchiefs available by the dozen, noting excellent value and money saved. The message emphasizes that the quality remains high even at low prices, appealing to shoppers seeking bargains.
Kid Gloves Best Makes Wear Well Sold at Various Prices
Best gloves for kids are described as durable with a range of prices. One lot at 75 cents per pair covers all sizes and colors, while other pairs are offered at 1 and 1.50 dollars per pair. The ad highlights value and availability across sizes and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Art Department Complete in Every Detail for Textiles
The department offers a full range of shades and working silks and cords for fancy work pillow tops art denims and tickings plus plain and stamped linens down pillows and related supplies ready for use.
Baskets by Indians Offered in Various Sizes and Prices
Advertises Indian made baskets with colorful designs in small sizes priced at 5 and 8 cents, plus work baskets at 1 cent, waste baskets, and large sizes also at 1 cent. Describes quality and variety for buyers seeking decorative or practical baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Schoeffel and Brockhausen Address and Phone
Displayed as 183 135 Galena Street with telephone number 257 for Schoeffel and Brockhausen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Street
Dolls Hundreds to select from one to four ninety five
A catalog notice offers dolls for sale priced from one cent to four dollars and ninety five cents. The items include a wide range of dolls with affordable pricing and broad selection for shoppers.
Winter Wraps and Fur Goods at Lowest Prices
Our Cloak Room features jackets capes and furs including Electric Seal Marten Beaver Mink Sable Persian Lamb and more with prices as low as 85c. Second Floor offers new rugs draperies curtains carpet sweepers and Christmas gifts plus millinery closing-out sale with hats at substantial discounts.
Big Store Prepares Christmas Sale in Fresport
The Big Store announces a grand opening sale in Fresport with a broad range of groceries and high grade china giveaways. Advertised prices cover mince meat 25¢, sugar 10 lbs for 49¢, and multiple canned goods from Maine to California with discounted rates on peaches plums corn and vegetables. Extensive listings name coffee lard bacon walnuts nuts syrup and extracts, plus flour crackers and preserves. The notice promises free china and urges customers to inspect the west window and attend the grand opening for the season’s best deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Town Packing Co
Maine
California
VanCamp
Marvel
Snyder
Freeport
Bargain Store Ad Listing Seasonal Grocery Deals
A promotional notice from Havemeyer & Elder’s Big Store urging customers to compare prices. It lists sugar 20 lbs for 1.00, White Satin flour 90c a sack, Pillsbury Best flour 90c, Owl corn 5c can, honey drip syrup 20c a gallon, Quaker Oats 8c per package, citron 10c per lb, Arm & Hammer soda 5c, potatoes 25c a bushel, salt 2c a sack, California prunes 5c per lb, Lion coffee 9c per package, Golden Rio coffee 8c per lb, Snyder’s tomato ketchup 17c, Snyder’s Chile sauce 8c a bottle this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havemeyer & Elder
Pillsbury’s
Freeport
Citron
Arm & Hammer Soda
California
Lion
Snyder’s
Snyder
Xmas Candies and Nuts Shop Ad Copy
Salt water taffy made here while you wait. The freshest purest and best with the largest assortment in the city. A good mixed candy five cents a pound. Gunther's chocolates and creams sold at close margin. Mixed nuts five cents a pound.
Speed Indicators On Engines At Alton
New Brooks passenger engines on the Alton feature a speed indicator system that logs each mile and provides a slip showing the rate of speed. Engineers file these slips with trip reports, allowing officials to trace speed variations along a run. The Illinois State Teachers Association meet at Springfield December 26 to 29 with a strong local turnout expected. Freeport grocer F A Schulz will start a two week special sale tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Brooks
Bloomington Bulletin
Bates
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Capital
Springfield
Dee
Freeport
Stephenson County
Bakery Department Price List
Bakery department advertises fresh bread at 3e per loaf and bread one day old at 2e per loaf. Pies and cakes cost 8e each while rolls cookies doughnuts and buns are 8e per dozen.
China and Toy Department Ad Warms Shoppers
A store promotes its growing China and Toy Department ahead of Christmas. The ad highlights a complete line of china, nations, toys and Christmas books and urges customers not to overlook the department before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Meat Prices From Local Market Ad
Meat department listings show sirloin porterhouse round steak and beef prices around 8 to 10 cents per pound. Lamb or mutton quarters 10 cents, pork roast 8 cents, spare ribs 4 to 10 cents, pork sausage 25 cents for 3 pounds, skinned and picnic hams 7 to 10 cents, breakfast bacon 8 cents, salted herrings and dressed spring chickens also priced.
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Marseilles
Stephenson Street
Bowers Bros
Winnebago ST
Saat
Hivar
George Schmidt
Gents’ Furnisher
Stephenson St
The
Li. W. O. Club
L. W. O. Cinch Club
Jacob Derstine
Iroquois Street
R. T. Dance
Lexington Club
Wm. Koenig
C. S. Barrett
Bengston
Fresport, Ill
Art Department
Schoeffel
Brockhausen
Biderdown Sacques
Fresport
Choeffel & Brockhausen
F. A. Schulz
Grocery Department
State Teachers’ Meeting
Maynard's
Rochester Shoe Co
Boston
Bakery Department
China & Toy
Meat Department
Schulte
F. A. Schuiz
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