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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
4
Advertisement notes table linen patterns in various sizes up to 3 yards long by 2 yards wide with prices ranging from 1.25 to 7.00 plus matching extra large napkins. Offers include multiple yardage options and assorted pattern choices for household use.
OCR fragment lists crochet and Marseilles items with varied prices from 75 cents to 3.50. Mentions presents and bed coverings, unclear seller name or date.
Local retailer offers fringed spreads for brass beds with prices set at 1.25, 1.75, and 3.50 in a mid century catalog style sale. Rounded figures imply unit prices or sale tiers for decorative bedding components. Customer savings noted as value buys for bedroom ensembles.
The listing promotes comforters made of high quality silkoline with south down cotton filling. Full size offered at 1.75 and 2.50. Extra fine sateen available as a lot option and priced accordingly.
Advertisement lists Black Crepons in hues suitable for skirts and suits priced from 50c to 2.00 a yard. White twisted and basket weave and Venetian cloths for waists offered at 56c to 1.00 per yard. One thousand yards of fancy silks for waists across stripes plaids and polka dots range 25c to 1.25.
One lot comprising about fifty pieces of dress goods in vivid colors and fancy weaves offered at 45 cents per yard.
Silk onion serge and mer cerised cotton umbrellas with fine handles, offered in 26 and 28 inch sizes. Prices range from 50 cents to 5 dollars, with mid values 75 cents 1 1 2 5 1 0 0 0.
A local sale advertises handkerchiefs sold by the dozen at very low prices, emphasizing value and affordability for buyers seeking quantity and savings.
One lot priced at 75 cents. All sizes and colors available at 1 and 1 50 per pair.
The department offers complete selections for decorative and utility sewing items. Includes working silks and cords for fancy work, pillow tops, art denims and tickings, plain and stamped linens, down pillows, and related textile goods.
Baskets made by Indians feature beautiful designs and colorings in small sizes at 5 and 8 cents, work baskets at 19 cents, waste baskets and large sizes at 1s 6c.
Hundreds of dolls available at Roc store with prices up to 4.95. Shoppers can choose from a wide range of styles and sizes as part of a promotional sale.
Our Cloak Room overflows with the latest winter wraps and fur colParts. New lot of fur collarettes and neck scarfs in electric seal, martens, beavers, mink, sable, Persian lamb, stone marten, krimmer and opossum. Fiberdown sacques. 85c and up. Second Floor features gifts, rugs, draperies, curtains, carpet sweepers. All millinery at closing-out prices. winter hats half price.
Local grocery store promotes a large Christmas stock with featured items. John Kranz Candies, H E sugar, Walter Baker chocolate, Santa Claus soap, Ajax soap, buckwheat flour, Quaker Oats, and Yeast Foam are listed with small unit prices.
A local shop promotes holly and evergreen wreaths plus ground pine decor sold by the yard for Christmas. The specialty items cater to seasonal decorating needs for homes and shops.
The Northwest grocer promotes its one year anniversary highlighting cash buys and owned store savings, touting large stock and direct-from-manufacturer prices. Featured items include Libbys beef extract 84c, fancy English walnuts 12 1/2c lb, six packs mincemeat 25c, fancy peaberry coffee 12c lb, maple syrup lic per quart, lard 35c, and butterine 13c lb. Also advertises carload biscuits, teas and coffees, coupon offers, and a window display of china.
Entertainments and meetings listed for Freeport include lodge and chapter officer elections in December, several society gatherings, a mid winter dance, balls, theatre performances at the Grand opera house, and a farmers institute in January. Events cover Masons Eastern Star Eastern activities, the Madma Seton society, and local clubs with dates ranging from December to February.
Ottis Shippy, a brakeman on the east bound freight, suffered a serious crush injury to his right hand while coupling cars in Central yards. Bones were broken and flesh lacerated. He was treated by Dr. H. T. Godfrey, then rode home to Freeport on the 1:57 pm train. Shippy has worked as a brakeman about a year, previously with a Central bridge crew.
On December 5 at the University of Illinois Mr. T. F. Lyons of Arcola Illinois, a leading broom corn grower and broker, warned in a farm crops class that next year may bring overproduction due to high current prices. He noted seed growers cannot meet demand, the world uses 37 000 tons annually, and Arcola region could double output, risking low prices and losses for farmers. Lyons suggested broom corn seed could rival oats in value and urged careful crop planning.
The funeral of the late John Fahey was held at 9 o'clock this morning from St Marys church with Rev Father Croke officiating. The Order of Foresters attended in a body and many relatives and friends were present. Dr R J Burns served as funeral director. Pallbearers named: M G Flanagan, J H Silk, C McCarthy, J K Darrah, J McCarthy, J F Scanlan, C W Vail, and J A Kelley.
Judge Richard Yates of Jacksonville Ill son of the famed governor will spend Friday afternoon at the Brewster house from 1 55 to 4 40. He seeks the Republican nomination for governor and is reportedly receiving strong encouragement. He is described as a bright active young Republican in the state.
Evergreen lodge of Masons will elect officers this evening. Freeport Chapter RA M will elect officers Tuesday evening. Mystic Workers of the World will elect officers Wednesday evening. Germania Society members will elect officers Wednesday evening.
The Saengerbund will host a New Year’s Eve program at Germania hall with arrangements managed by a committee led by Robt Prick H B Whitte and A Schaumacher.
Members of the Amity society are urged to convene at 4 o'clock on Tuesday December 19 at Harlow Business College for a short but important gathering.
Envy of all poor dyspeptics with stomach and liver complaints, Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a splendid appetite, sound digestion, and regular bodily habit for health and energy. Only 25 cents at Emmert & Burrell’s drug store. Dr W J Rideout, 110 Stephenson Street. Eye ear nose throat glasses fitted. 8 110def
A local store promotes a complete line of Christmas books at low prices and offers trees at 10 15 and 20c holly wreaths at 10c evergreen wreaths at 8c and various tree decorations including tintzle fancy colored balls and figures. Also features a full display of china and queensware encouraging customers to browse before buying.
A historic meat department advertises several discount prices on staple cuts. Best sirloin steak 12c per lb, porterhouse 123c, round 0c, beef roast 8c, pork roast 8c and 10c, pork sausage 25c for 3 lbs, lamb roast 10c, lamb chops 10c, dressed spring chickens 10c, dressed hens 8c, hams 0c, picnic hams 74c, herring 1c each.
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