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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
4
Table linen patterns listed with sizes 2 by 2 yards 1 25 to 2 20 dollars and larger sizes 2 to 3 yards long by 2 yards wide priced from 1 90 to 7 00 dollars. Extra large napkins to match any cloths offered.
Readable remnants show a local sale note listing bed coverings with prices, mentioning options described as very nice presents. Items include Rochet and Marseilles fabrics and multiple price points ranging from 6c to 3 50, reflecting a catalog style advertisement.
Advertises comforters made of esilkoline with south down cotton filling. Full sizes priced at 1.75 and 2, two dollars, 2.50 with one lot extra fine sateen covered at 3.50.
A fragment lists Black Crepons in skirts and suits priced 50c to 2.00 per yard. White twisted and basket weave fabrics for waists at 50c to $1 per yard. One thousand yards of fancy silks for waists offered in stripes plaids and polka dots at various low prices.
A local sale advertises about fifty pieces of colored dress goods with beautiful colorings and fancy weaves offered at 45 cents per yard.
An advertisement lists umbrellas crafted in silk onion serge and mer cerised cotton with fine handles, offered in 26 and 28 inch sizes. Prices range from 75c to 5.00, with common tags 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 and up to 5.00.
Advertisers trumpet bargain handkerchiefs priced by the dozen, claiming remarkable value and quality for money. The note highlights quantity discounts and suggests shoppers can save even when buying in thousands.
One lot at 75c. all sizes and colors priced at 1 and 1.50 per pair.
The department showcases complete supplies for silk cords, fancy work, pillow tops, art denims and tickings, plain and stamped linens, down pillows, and related items ready for use.
If prices are any object it will pay you to call at our store and look over our large stock of Christmas goods. 20 Ibs H. & E. granulated sugar and 2 lb Walter Baker's chocolate available.
Colored baskets crafted by Indian artisans offered in small sizes at five and eight cents. Work baskets priced at one cent, waste baskets at one cent, and larger baskets at one cent each.
A selection of dolls priced from one cent up to four dollars and ninety five cents invites shoppers to browse. The range highlights affordable toys and collectible figures for varied budgets.
Cloak Room showcases latest Winter Wraps with fur collarettes neck scarfs and many furs priced as low as 85 cents. Second floor offers Christmas gifts rugs draperies curtains carpet sweepers and millinery at closing-out prices. Winter hats selling cheap to clear stock.
The Women Workers society of the First Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon in the church parlors and elected officers for the coming year. New leaders span departments from Foreign Missions to Young Women's Work, reflecting a robust program. Sunday School officers were also elected with W A Merrifield reappointed as superintendent and a full slate of assistants and staff named.
Excel sior lodge No 97 held its annual meeting Friday with attendance. New officers for the year were chosen and installed by Jacob Krohn District Deputy Grand Master for the fifth district of Illinois.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned death without a costly operation. He treated himself with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, five boxes, and recovered. 25 cents a box, Emmert & Burrell druggists sold it.
The Cherry Pickers will be presented at the Grand opera house this evening. It is praised as one of the best plays of the romantic school with new scenes and characters. A vivid India setting features the Viceroy, Rajas, and military figures with dramatic cannon, royal reception, and rescue sequences. The scenic effects and company are noted as excellent.
An aged advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for poor appetite and digestive issues, claiming they restore appetite, digestion, and regularity. Sold for 2d at Emmett and Burrell’s drug store, with Dr W J Rideout offering eye ear nose and throat services at 110 Stephenson Street.
Havemeyer and Elders offer granulated sugar 20 pounds for 1.00 and White Satin flour 90 cents per sack. Pillsbury Best flour 90 cents, Owl brand Freeport corn 5 cents a can, honey drip syrup 20 cents a gallon, Quaker Oats 8 cents per package, citron 10 cents per pound, Arm and Hammer soda 5 cents, potatoes 25 cents a bushel, large salt sack 2 cents, California prunes 5 cents per pound, Lion coffee 9 cents per package, Golden Rio coffee 8 cents per pound, Snyder's tomato sauce 17 cents a bottle, Snyder's Chile sauce 8 cents for 20 cent size this week.
Shop offers salt-water taffy made on site and a wide assortment of candies. Freshest and purest quality advertised with a large selection. Mixed candy sixpence per pound and mixed nuts also sold. Gunther's chocolates and creams available at close margins.
Bakery prices shown for fresh bread at eight cents a loaf one day old bread at two cents a loaf pies and cakes at eight cents each rolls cookies doughnuts and buns priced at eight cents per dozen
The China Toy Department advertises growing trade as Christmas approaches. It highlights a complete line of chinaware, toys, books, and national goods and urges customers to view the assortment before buying.
Meat department offers sirloin porterhouse round beef and other cuts priced per pound. Hind and front quarters lamb or mutton 10c and 10c respectively. Pork roast 8c, spare ribs 4c to 7c, pork sausage 25c for 8 pounds. Skinned and picnic hams, breakfast bacon, salted herrings, spring chickens, and dressed hens also listed with per pound or each prices.
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