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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
8
The Great Christmas Buying Headquarters for Freeport is recognized as the largest store in Freeport of any kind and is packed with useful and ornamental dry goods.
Our Great Xmas Handkerchief Sale offers 50 dozen gents hemmed handkerchiefs at 28c per dozen and 100 dozen ladies embroidered edges hemstitched lace trimmed at 25c each. Also ladies extra fine emb handkerchiefs 50c to 1.50, Duchess lace 75c, values to 1.25. Piles of assorted handkerchiefs from 3c to 20c for all ages. Extra values in ladies initial handkerchiefs at 5c and 25c.
We have just received the finest line of table linens napkins towels and table sets. See towels at 25 and 50c. See napkins at 1.00 and 2.00 per dozen. Extra quality napkins 3.00 to 6.00 per dozen.
A list highlights silk umbrellas aprons fur collarettes silk skirts ribbons and portier curtains among hundreds of other items offered in a broad goods display. The inventory emphasizes fabric goods and accessories for the season.
Freeport offers a wide Christmas sale with bargains on flour coffee buckwheat oatmeal soap and fruit preserves. Specials include Golden Palace flour 90c per sack Lions coffee 8c per lb Klondike and Gold Dust powders 10c per package and fresh bakery items plus groceries meats and toys for holiday shopping.
A broad catalog of holiday gift items features furniture pieces like rockers, cabinets, book cases, and sideboards alongside jewelry such as diamonds, gold filled watches, and bracelets. Prices range from a few dollars to hundreds, with offers highlighting longevity guarantees and a large stock of seasonal gifts.
In Freeport Illinois a block blast on Galena Street involved C C Sweet and Company and led to street closures. Details remain scarce but authorities investigated the incident as a structural explosion with potential injuries. Local residents reported hearing a loud blast and smoke seen near the Sweet building.
The Society of Women Workers at First Presbyterian Church elected new officers across departments including Foreign Missions Home Missions Church Work Industrial School Work and Young Women’s Work. Excelsior lodge and Busy Bee lodge also announced their officers for the ensuing year with installations planned in January.
A local shop promotes a wide Christmas gift selection. Messages urge shoppers to compare prices and find affordable options for all ages.
A showroom invites inspection of caps, mufflers, umbrellas, table linen, napkins and hundreds of other items. The emphasis is on variety and the opportunity to explore the full selection at this headquarters style venue.
The advertisement claims the ladies’ market will find choicest gifts at low prices and promotes a headquarters for handkerchiefs. It lists silk umbrelllas, kid gloves, neckties, silk initial holks real lace, stamped linens as suitable presents.
Advertises a large stock of handkerchiefs with embroidery lace edge hemstitched initials and linen options. Highlights price points from 6 cents to $1.25 for various types including men's and ladies linen, silk, and fancy fabrics. Notes variety and value for quality and style.
Local retailer announce January clearance on coats and outer garments for ladies and children. Prices drop from five to seven dollars on jackets and other outerwear while stock lasts. Christmas shoppers urged to hurry for best selection and savings.
Pearl paper knives with silver handles and 300 items priced from 17c brighten the Boston Store sale. Discounts reach 25 percent on silverware, quality dress goods cut to 99c, and numerous bargains on shoes, blankets, wrappers, shirtwaists, and more at Freeport Boston Store.
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