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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
7
List of deep sale prices across men and ladies hosiery underwear shoes cloaks and coats. Includes discounts on children's and ladies garments with items like shoes cloaks and suits offered at fractions of original prices. Sale highlights include men and ladies underwear under 50 cents, women's shoes under a dollar, and coats and suits marked well below retail.
The New York tribute recounts Col W F Shaffer, Lincoln confidant and former Freeport resident, and his close ties to the president. It notes the April 1865 New Orleans posting, Shaffer reader to Lincoln, and the famous 1862 Lincoln card urging help. Budding personal ties with Blaine and the Swett circle are described before Shaffer’s death at 238 West 138th Street last August.
The advertisement highlights a large assortment of groceries in EKingeley’s sale. It notes items suitable for Sunday meals and Christmas celebrations and emphasizes value and selection.
Free sample kit includes Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills plus Guide to Health and Household Instructor. Send name and address to H E Buckles Co Chicago for delivery. Emmert Burrell’s Drug Store guarantees benefit at no cost. Two nearby items include five second hand organs and one upright piano offered at half value. Joan Hea 84 Galena St Freeport TI 12-18dwiw.
On Saturday a guessing contest returns with more prizes. For three days Marshall's Best Flour is promoted at $1.15 per sack to introduce the premium. A sweeping assortment of bargain goods follows including groceries, handkerchiefs, gloves, underwear, and decorative items offered at reduced prices.
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