Table Linen Patterns Prices and Sizes
Prices listed for table linen cloths in various lengths and widths including 2 yards by 2 yards and 3 by 2, with multiple price points. Extra large napkins offered to match linens.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
5
Prices listed for table linen cloths in various lengths and widths including 2 yards by 2 yards and 3 by 2, with multiple price points. Extra large napkins offered to match linens.
An advertisement notes mink as a desirable gift and lists bed spreads in crochet and Marseilles styles with prices from 0.75 to 22.75 dollars, suggesting a range for homes seeking decorative linens.
Brass bed makers advertise fringed spreads at prices 1.25 1.75 and 3-50. The catalog lists multiple fringe styles and sizes for brass bed frames and accompanying accessories.
Fine Silkoline comforters offered in full size 1.75 and 250 one lot extra fine sateen cover priced at 3.50 each.
Black Crepobs offer fashionable yardage at 50 75c 1 1 1 25 1 50 69 1 75 2 00 with White twilled and basket weave and Venetian cloths for waists priced at 50 75 1 a yard One Thousand Yards fancy silks for waists in stripes plaids checks and polka dots offered at 25c 39c 89c 1 1 25.
One lot of about fifty pieces of dress goods offered in beautiful colors and fancy weaves at 45 cents per yard.
A short note lists umbrellas with silk and union serge materials including mer cerised cotton and fine handles. Sizes 26 and 28 inches priced from 50 cents to 5 dollars, with multiple values such as 75 cents 1 1 2 dollars 1 1 2 5 dollars depending on style.
A local retailer advertises handkerchiefs at striking value stating customers can buy them by the dozen without overpaying. The offer emphasizes quality and exceptional price for the quantity purchased.
Best makes durable kids gloves available in one size for 75 cents, with all sizes and colors priced at 1 and 1.50 per pair, outlining affordable options for young wearers.
The department offers full stock with working silks and cords for fancy work, pillow tops, art denims and tickings, plain and stamped linens, and down pillows ready for use.
Small baskets priced at 5 and 8 cents feature beautiful Indian designs and colorings. Work baskets cost 19 cents, with larger waste baskets available in a large size at 1 shilling 6 pence.
Shoppers can select from a wide range of items priced from one dollar to 4.95 dollars. The sale features numerous goods with broad choices for budget-conscious customers.
Our Cloak Room displays the latest winter wraps with prices as low as possible for first-class garments. New fur collarettes neck scarfs include Electric Seal Marten Beaver Mink Sable Persian Lamb Stone Marten Krimmer and Oppossum. Riderdown sacques in large assorted shades 85c and up. On the Second Floor find gifts rugs draperies curtains carpet sweepers and winter millinery at closing-out prices. Buy now to save at least half on winter hats.
A list of entertainments and meetings for December to February in Freeport. Highlights include Cherry Blossom camp events, Fraternal Army of America gathering, R A M and Masonic lodge officer elections, stage shows like Carpet Bagger and Frederick the Great, Grand opera house performances, annual balls, farmers institute, and Eastern Star sessions.
The Rockford Register Gazette details the death of Robert Meredith, 23, nephew of Supervisor Taggart, in a fatal windmill shaft incident at his Middle Creek farm. Actions by his sisters and Aunt, escort by Attorney Fred H. Smith, and unclear cause—blow to head or entanglement—are described along with his relatives, farming role, and the family’s precarious position.
A Chicago report claimed two smallpox cases in Polo but doctors interviewed Wednesday night found no active cases in Polo or nearby. One supposed case involved a minor surgical procedure. the other was chickenpox diagnosed by both an allopathic and homeopathic physician.
Freeport Lodge of Perfection members will observe the Feast of Obligation at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, December 27. The notice notes the value of Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children, produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Bargain lists urge shoppers to compare prices with rivals and visit the Big Store for the best quality and lowest prices this Christmas season. The ad promises top value and the most for the money, inviting customers to check prices and goods firsthand.
Grocery department offers low prices on sugar flour oats corn and coffee. Highlights include Havemeyer sugar 20 lbs for 1.00 White Satin flour 90c per sack Pillsbury Best flour 90c per sack Owl brand Freeport corn 5c a can Honey drip syrup 20c a gallon Quaker Oats 8c per package Arm & Hammer soda 5c Potatoes 25c a bushel Salt 2c large sack California prunes 5c lb Lion coffee 9c a package Golden Rio bulk coffee 8c a lb Snyder’s tomato ketchup 17c Snyder’s Chile sauce 8c bottle Salt-water taffy fresh candy assortment and Gunther’s chocolates at close margins Mixed nuts 5c lb.
Bakery department offers fresh bread at 8c per loaf one day old bread at 2c per loaf pies and cakes at 8c each rolls cookies doughnuts and buns priced at 8c per dozen
China and toy department promotes growing Christmas offerings including china, nations, toys and Christmas books. Meat items priced per pound include sirloin and porterhouse steaks at 10c, round steak 10c, beef 8c, lamb or mutton 10c, pork roast 8c, spare ribs 4 to 7c, pork sausage 25c for 3 lbs, hams 7 to 10c, bacon 8c, salted herrings, and dressed poultry listed with prices.
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