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18 Dec 1888
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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1888
Page
1
Handkerchiefs Headline at Department Store
Our immense stock of Handkerchiefs makes the department headquarters for all who may wish anything in this Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Stephenson County
Emancipation and Faith in the Dove's Wing Metaphor
A sermon likens liberation from bondage to the biblical exodus and to a dove with wings of silver and feathers of gold. It argues religion brings joy, strength in trouble, and a premium of heavenly comfort over worldly success, urging steadfast faith and conversion as the path to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Seattad
David
Egypt
Devon
Obriat
Anya
Ain Tute
Jesus Christ
Johnson
Hume
Ntrhaid
Halley
Jaane Newton
Newton
Ady
Leon
Christian
Volvo
Goa
Gous
God
Christ
Wal ‘Varia
The Dying Vision of a Christian Soldier
A speaker contrasts worldly success with Christian virtue, urging devotion over pleasure. He scorns infidelity and alcohol, praising self denying acts and missionary zeal. Three dramatic spectacles illustrate faith triumphing over power, philosophy, and persecution, ending with calls to embrace a holy life.
Skepticism vs Faith Sermon Inspires Youth
A long sermon contrasts atheism and Christianity, urging young readers to choose the Christian life over secular doubt. It recounts the story of a college friend who fell into infidelity, witnessed an impending death, and found faith, leading to a call for readers to pursue heaven. The speaker compares spiritual victory to military triumph and warns against delaying religion, citing Louis Philippe’s fall as a parable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bison
Ellison
Mmne
Lote
Mat
Hinsalf
Thecross
Paul
Adotirnin Judson
Judson
Hue
Brandanl
Tansy
Walt
Heaven
Leuven
Louis [Puiippe
Puileries
National Guard
Louis Philippe
Louls Philippe
Sleds and caps offered at Dirkeen's crockery store
A dealer announces a small batch of boys sleds and loonsters plus a fall list of gents' furnishings. Soalskin caps are mentioned as popular this winter. The seller, W. C. Charman, says prices will be very cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirkeen
W. Charman
Moonquain's Holiday Trade Offers Wide Selection
The 99c Store promotes family Bibles and holiday goods with deep discounts on books and albums. Competitors touts a sale on Albans with timing through Christmas. Moonquain's advertises a broad assortment including frames, knives, albums, and various fancy articles for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albans
Moonq Uain's
Kemp's Balsam Promoted for Throat and Lungs
An old line ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. It claims guaranteed relief after first dose with trial bottles free and large bottles selling for 60 cents. Also warns of counterfeit medicines and urges readers to call for a free trial at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nest
Laeyond
Kemp
Rica
Atoll
Great Bargains at D. Kuehner Mammoth Store
Holiday goods offered in a large selection of furniture and other items. The ad promises top quantity and quality and urges shoppers to visit the Galena Street store of D Kuehner at Galena Avenue for the best bargains in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kuehner
Galena St
Galena Ave
Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief Despite Doubts
An advertorial claims Baggs Cherry Cougit Syrup will stop coughing at once and guarantees relief. It asserts the product is not an advertising scheme but an actual fact, attributed to Bonnett and Barrell, Drugeiat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnett, & Barrell, Drugeiat
Witkind
Nic
Paine
Sonney Bivens
Large Christmas Candy Stock Ad at Little Candy Palace
Christmas greeting invites shoppers to the Little Candy Palace near the Postoffice. Roeder advertises a vast assortment of confections including crystalized fruit, ornaments, and nuts. Prices range from 12 1 2 to 50 cents per pound, with crystalized fruit at 75 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
H. Roeder
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