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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1898
Page
4
The store has won the title as Freeport’s largest dry goods shop and is packed with a wide range of useful and ornamental goods, making it a premier destination for Christmas shopping.
Our Great Xmas Handkerchief Sale begins today with a range of gents and ladies handkerchiefs. Fifty dozen gents hemmed handkerchiefs at 28c a dozen, 100 dozen ladies embroidered edges and hemstitched pieces at 25c each, plus values up to 40c. Also extra fine ladies embroidered 50c to 1.50, Duchess lace 75c, and piles of handkerchiefs at 3c to 20c for all ages.
Direct from manufacturers agents a fine line of table linens napkins towels and table sets. Towels priced at 25 and 50 cents per item. Napkins at 1.00 and 2.00 per dozen. Extras quality napkins range from 3.00 to 6.00 per dozen.
An announcement lists silk umbrellas aprons fur collarettes silk skirts ribbons art goods new lace and portier curtains plus kid gloves and mittens among hundreds of other items showcased in the sale.
Freeport’s Great Christmas Buying Store advertises daily bargains with low prices on flour coffee and canned goods. The piece touts fresh bakery items meats and a wide array of holiday wares including toys dolls trains and Christmas trees along with demonstrations and samples.
A storefront advertises a large new holiday gift stock with items across jewelry and timepieces. It highlights Diamond Brunchoes Studs and Rings, gold filled and 14 karat watches from Elgin or Waltham, gold filled bracelets and combs, and eight day clocks, urging shoppers to buy now for better choices.
A long list of December and January social and civic events in Freeport and surrounding towns. Includes officer elections for Freeport chapters and lodges, whist tournaments, dances, concerts, and a grand opening at the Grand Opera House. Also notes a Christmas wedding, shipping of horses to Michigan, and a fatal youth shooting in Pearl City.
An old style advertisement touts a store offering full value for money with a broad, low price range appealing to both children and adults, inviting shoppers to inspect the large assortment.
Special Tax Notice states that the special tax books for street improvements have been returned. Taxes bear 6 percent interest. the sooner paid the less interest accrues.
A brief request to contact before completing purchases. The note emphasizes personal oversight and direct communication to confirm buying decisions. No additional context or details provided.
Partial notice reports an incident at the block on Galena Street in Freeport Illinois involving C. B. Sweet and Co. and John Hea. Details are unreadable but point to a local business event or disruption on Main Street era record.
The ladies will find the choicest holiday gifts at the lowest prices. We are headquarters for all kinds of handkerchiefs. Articles suitable for presents include Silk Umbrellas Kid Gloves Neckties Silk Initial Holks Real lace Stamped Linens.
Advertises a large stock of handkerchiefs with embroidered lace edge hemstitched and initial holiefs in linen and cotton for men and women. Lists numerous prices from a few cents to over a dollar and mentions silks and fancy fabrics. Highlights value, quality, and style.
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