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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
4
The Freeport store unveils extensive Christmas stock with profuse decorations. Shoppers are invited to browse the aisles and departments, upstairs and down, to see the unusually large holiday merchandise display. All items are plainly marked and priced at a single price for all.
Miss Kerlin leads a recital next Friday evening at Germania opera house with Miss Hatte Barton Kerlin assisting. Performers include Miss Jane Galloway Miss Alice Quinlan Miss Sylvia Hottman Miss Etta Gates and others presenting a program of Schumann Godard Mozart Mendelssohn and Mascheroni works featuring vocal solos violin cello duets and piano pieces.
Advise airs and climate change to treat catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm provides instant relief when applied to the nasal area with no mercury or harmful drugs. It promises a satisfactory cure after short use and is suitable for those who cannot leave home or business.
F Miller and company sell through December 26 with low prices on granulated sugar 1.00 per 92 lb? 40c Japan tea 19c sugar drip syrup 25c aunt jemima flour oats 8c. canned goods like raspberries peaches corn van camps beans and peas listed. location Stephenson Street and Galena Avenue. sale ends Dec 26.
A compact notice lists social events and amusements in Freeport from December to February. Highlights include dances at Blust's hall by multiple clubs, banquets at lodge rooms, musical performances at Germania opera house, a University of Chicago Glee Club appearance, and a Stephenson County Farmers Institute.
Daily notes from the region include Frank Dolan visiting Milwaukee, Hill traveling to Everts, Knowlton to Chicago, Yarger of Orangeville in town for the horse market, and John W. Miller shipping poultry to the West Indies. Isabelle Wright returns from Ottumwa, and Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman host the O. B. club.
Maynard's announces a large selection of handkerchiefs ideal for the holiday trade. The store touts exceptional Christmas values and emphasizes strong preparation for the season's business.
Syrups are available in Freeport in larger quantities and variety than any other store with prices starting at 20 cents per gallon.
A local retailer distances itself from Cheap John stores while advertising a sale that will mean a saving of money on all first class goods for customers.
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