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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
4
The Great Christmas Buying Headquarters for Freeport is claimed by HIS STORE as the leading and largest dry goods shop in town. It boasts a wide range of useful and ornamental items across dry goods, promising extensive selection for holiday shoppers.
A newspaper sale item advertises handkerchiefs across lines. Gents hemmed 50 dozen at 28c per dozen, ladies embroidered edges 100 dozen at 25c each, values up to 40c. Ladies extra fine em boss at 50c to 1.50, Duchess lace 75c. Piles of various prices from 3c to 20c for all. Extra values in ladies initials at 15c and 25c.
New stock from manufacturers’ agents features table linens, napkins, towels and sets. Towels offered at 25 and 50 cents. napkins priced 1.00 and 2.00 per dozen. Extra quality napkins range from 3.00 to 6.00 per dozen.
A local shop unveils a broad assortment of merchandise including silk umbrellas aprons fur collarettes silk skirts ribbons art goods new lace portier curtains kid gloves and mittens among hundreds of other items not all listed.
Daily notes offer bargains at the large store with claims of best goods and lowest prices. Items include Golden Palace flour, various coffees, buckwheat, raisins, oatmeal, soaps, powders, canned cherries, fruit butter, syrups, apples, fresh bread, pies, cakes, cookies, mixed candy, housewares, toys, clocks, dolls, tin toys, Christmas trees, meats, and a jelly demonstration by Miss Dorothy Jeager. Prices feature many cents and small sums. Stores invites all ladies to sample and shop before holiday purchases.
A holiday shopping note advertises a large new stock of gifts including diamond brooches, studs and rings, Elgin and Waltham watches, gold filled ladies watches, mantle clocks, alarm clocks, and assorted grooming items. Prices range from modest to premium as shoppers are urged to choose early for pleasing gifts.
C B Sweet and Company reports a blast block on Galena Street in Freeport Illinois. The notice mentions John Hea and a vague reference to Vhesdwef though details are unclear.
A dense listing of upcoming happenings in Freeport from December 11 to December 30. Includes theater, lodge elections, dances, socials, and club events across Germania Opera House G.A.R. hall Y.M.C.A. and other venues, plus new marriage license and church supper notes.
Large audience enjoyed The Diamond Mystery with M. B. Streeter and Miss Olga Bryan starring. Clever act transitions and fine orchestra music contributed to a very pleasant evening of entertainment. Tonight high class vaudeville is announced.
Capt H F Aspinwall of this county who joined the army and was commissioned assistant quartermaster expects to resign or take a leave and be home by December 20. He also serves in the Illinois state senate and wants to attend the January session to represent his constituents. His clerks L H Burrell and O B Wright may remain in service. Captain Kling of Company L, notified he and his unit still belong to the national guard, but no steps have been taken to organize as guard. He may leave after his May commission expires, after thirteen years in state militia. H D Post leads. Finest and largest stock and lowest prices. Readad.
Have you decided what to buy for Christmas? A wide assortment awaits with affordable options for both children and adults. Visit and explore prices and variety, making shopping easy this holiday season.
A local advertisement touts a broad stock of handkerchiefs including embroidered lace edge hem stitched and ladies initials. It promises high quality and low prices with multiple sizes and Swiss embroidery options listed, asserting value beyond rivals.
A fragment lists breakfast bacon and ham products including skinned and regular hams plus picnic hams. The entry notes Gelb No 1s rather than No 2s among the offerings.
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