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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
8
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Table linen patterns offered in lengths from 2 to 3 percent yards by 2 yards wide with prices ranging from 1.25 to 7.00. Extra large Snapkins to match listed cloths.
An advertisement promotes bed spreads including crochet and Marseilles styles at HOC. It lists prices such as 750, 1.00, 1.25, 150, 1475, and 2y 2:75 and 3.50, noting Mikk as a nice present option.
Local retailer lists fringed spreads for brass beds in three price points 1.25 1.75 and 350 units. The items cover standard sizes and feature decorative fringe. Shoppers are advised to compare finishes and fabric samples before purchase.
The advertisement offers Silkoline Comforters made of high quality silkoline with south showh cotton filling in full size 1.75 2 and 2.50. One lot features extra fine sateen velvered at 3.50.
Advert sees Black Crepons in various stylish finishes priced from 56c to 2.00 per yard. White twisted and basket weave Venetian cloths for waists offered at 25c to 1.00. One thousand yards of fancy silks for waists in stripes plaids and polka dots priced 25c to 1.25 per yard.
One lot contains about fifty pieces of colored dress fabrics with attractive patterns and hues offered at 45c per yard.
A catalog listing shows umbrellas in 26 and 28 inch sizes with materials including onion serge mer cerised cotton and silk. Fine handles priced from 75 cents to 5 dollars, with typical items ranging 1.25 to 1.75 or higher up to 5.00.
Advertisers boast cheap handkerchiefs offered in dozens, promising strong value for money. The copy emphasizes high quantity sales and exceptional price, appealing to thrifty shoppers seeking utility and savings.
Best makes durable gloves sold in a single lot at 75 cents per pair. All sizes and colors available at 1 and 1.50 per pair.
The department offers a full stock of working silks and cords for fancy work pillow tops art denims and tickings plus plain and stamped linens down pillows and related items all ready for use.
A list of events from December through February shows lectures, choral and lodge activities, theatrical performances at the Grand opera house, and officer elections. Highlights include Prof. DeMotto at the Grand on Dec 12, Tim Murphy in the Carpet Bagger on Dec 14, and Lewis Morrison in Frederick the Great on Jan 6 with numerous lodge and society meetings across December to February.
Frank James, a farmer two miles east of Sycamore, was operating a corn shredder when he left to help feed the machine. His mitten caught on the knives, tearing his hand. He stopped the belt by throwing himself against the pully as his thumb at the third joint was amputated and his hand badly torn. He will be permanently crippled but retains partial use of his hand.
The notice advertises baskets crafted by Indians in attractive colors. Small baskets priced at 5 and 8 cents, work baskets at 7 cents, waste baskets at 1 cent, and large baskets at 9 cents.
Anniversary sale notes one year since opening and boasts lowest rents and direct-from-manufacturer savings. Advertises Libbys Armour Libbig beef extract at 50¢, fancy walnuts 12 1 4¢ per lb, buckwheat 38¢ per 10 lb sack, 10 lb cornmeal 5¢, premium flour 8 ½ to 9 ½¢ per sack, maple syrup 11–12¢ quart, butterine 18¢ per lb, fresh butter and produce specials, and discounts on coffees and chinaware displays. CHOEFFEL & BROCKHAUSEN
Retail feature notes a wide assortment of dolls available at Roc stores priced up to 4.95. Shoppers are urged to browse the selection for affordable gifts with many styles and characters on offer.
Our Cloak Room is stocked with the latest winter wraps and a new lot of fur collarettes and neck scarfs in Electric Seal, Marten, Beaver, Mink, Sable, Persian Lamb and more. Large selection in delicate shades 85c and up. On the second floor find gifts, rugs, draperies, curtains, carpet sweepers, and winter millinery all at closing-out prices. All winter millinery must be sold, save at least half by buying now.
An advertisement urges daily specials this week at the Big Store. It invites shoppers to compare prices, review bargain lists, and visit to find quality goods at the lowest city prices, promising the best value for Christmas trading.
Grocery department offers granulated sugar at 20 lbs for 1.00. White Satin flour 90c per sack, Pillsbury Best flour 90c per sack. Owl Freeport corn 5c per can. Honey drip syrup 20c per gallon. Quaker Oats 8c per package. Citron 10c per lb. Arm Hammer soda 5c per package. Potatoes 25c per bushel. Salt 2c per large sack. California prunes 5c per lb. Lion coffee 9c per package. Golden Rio coffee 8c per lb. Snyder’s tomato eatsup 17c bottle. Snyder’s Chile sauce 8c bottle this week.
Local shop offers salt water taffy made on site while you wait and the freshest purest candies. Largest assortment in the city with mixed candy at a fair price. Gunther's chocolates and creams sold at a close margin. Mixed nuts also available.
Barbers of the city form a union with all major shops joining. No Sunday openings, Saturday nights open until midnight, other weeknights close at 8 30. A $10 fine for violations. Union shops close at noon on Christmas and New Years. Officers elected include President Henry Muhr and Secretary C C Becker. Also notes lodge elections and a large Chicago reservoir project. Several marriages listed. Columbus Club meeting announced. Fraternal Army of America mentioned.
An advertisement touting Dr King s New Life Pills as a powerful health booster. It claims sugar coated globules convert weakness to strength energy to mental power and price is 25 cents per box sold by Emmert and Burrell.
A bakery department advertises prices for fresh bread at 3 cents a loaf one day old bread at 2 cents a loaf. Pies and cakes priced at 8 cents each. Rolls cookies doughnuts and buns priced at 8 cents per dozen.
China and toy department reports steady growth as Christmas stock increases with china patterns Nations toys and Christmas books. Customers urged to view the new lines before purchasing.
Best sirloin steak ten cents per pound and frost porterhouse steak ten cents. Best round steak ten cents. Best beef only eight cents. Hind quarter lamb or mutton ten cents. Front quarter lamb or mutton ten cents. Pork roast eight cents per pound. Spare ribs from de to te per pound. Best pork sausage eight pounds for two cents. Skinned hams only ten cents per pound. Pienic hams only ten cents per pound. Finest breakfast bacon eight cents per pound. Salted herrings to each. Fine dressed spring chickens ten cents per pound. Dressed hens eight cents per pound.
A local store proclaims a vast stock of handkerchiefs for men and women, with dozens of styles priced from 10c to 1.25 and related items including petticoats, aprons, mittens, and a full line of men and women's umbrellas. Names and specifics emphasize value and variety for ladies and gents.
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