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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
5
The firm touts direct timber ownership and two active saw mills to convert logs into lumber. Lumber is kept under cover to prevent warping and twisting from sun and rain. They invite customers to call and visit, whether they plan to buy or not.
Special dispatches report heavy cannon fire resumed near Colenzo and Modder river. General Cronje cites desultory fighting until 6 pm and severe Boer attacks, with Methuen’s forces facing overwhelming odds and at Mafeking a Boer assault repulsed after severe fighting.
Washington special reports Republican national committee members from Chicago New York St Louis and Philadelphia urged to host next national convention. After a recess they reconvened in executive session with Philadelphia leading 25 to 24 over Chicago as the likely choice and a tentative date of Tuesday June 19 set for the event.
In Washington on December 15 the general debate on the financial bill closes with low floor interest as Virginia’s Jones leads opposition followed by Rhea of Kentucky and Williams of Illinois. The Senate adopts a special order fixing standing committees and their personnel. The monthly crop report lists U S wheat at 97 1 and total 18s crop at 547 3 million bushels.
Moody is seriously ill as of December 14 in Northen, fast Nortreon. Doctor N P Wood reports complications with heart trouble suggested by swelling and albumin in Moody's extremities. Dr. Frederick Shattuck of Harvard Medical School agreed with the diagnosis and remains hopeful for recovery while Moody stays confined to his room and limited to family and close friends.
The state board of livestock commissioners warns of cerebro spinal meningitis in horses across Macoupin Bond Cumberland Marion and St Clair counties. Dr L C Tiffany links outbreaks to immature corn damaged by early frosts in September. He notes yellow corn shows no harm but white late mature corn did. Cattle and swine no ill effects from the food.
Catonao and Illinois forecast fair but cold. Tonight and Saturday remain chilly with icy conditions possible. Local forecast calls for continued cold temperatures across the region.
Intending piano buyers should call and inspect a display of fine new pianos direct from leading manufacturers. We carry the highest grade pianos in stock and offer cheap pianos for 100 to 135 dollars. See best bargains ever offered in Freeport.
Joseph Brown assists at Chas Brandt s grocery store John Vaupel displays Christmas goods in his show window Doctors Arnold and Hollie operated on Mrs Conrad Matter for breast cancer Woman s club hosts a reading by Mrs Leonora Lathrop on Women and Children as Wage Earners hoping for full attendance
The up to date merchant tailor advertises marked down suitings from 83 to 25 with a few days to act. A.W. Ford & Son Jewelers promote refunds of 10 cents per dollar on purchases before Christmas, highlighting diamonds watches and silver novelties.
The display by T. H. Hollister is described as exceptionally neat and tasty, with artistic decoration that draws notable admiration during the holiday season.
Mr. Baker, one of the men interested in the proposed sale of the street car line, has arrived, and the rest are expected here Monday.
The Lexington club plans an informal dancing party this evening. An odd note mentions 2,000,000 golf balls and eighty five tons of eutta nerdha for next season in the United States. Dr White an osteopath surgeon in Freeport reports success curing chronic cases with osteopathy and is praised by Mrs Barrett.
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