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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
8
Shoppers are invited to choose from a wide range of handkerchiefs including ladies embroidered and dem stitched styles priced from 5c to 75c and up to $5. Men’s initial and pure linen versions come in assorted box sets, while children’s options include picture and simple cloth handkerchiefs in small box quantities.
Hermsmeier ung at 128 Galena St advertises best goods at low prices with refunds for unsatisfactory items. List includes potatoes, lard, corn, buckwheat, corn starch, maple syrup, toilet paper, flour, and oil with specific prices and sack deals.
Ministers hear a labor delegate as S H Zimmerman supports the Industrial Workers of the World and argues unions protect workers. George Ippell from the Trades and Labor Council outlines labor struggles while the ministerial association invites vocational addresses on trade problems.
Baileyville notes from Dec 18 list Mrs W J Geiger traveling to Freeport on Tuesday and Saturday. Martha Falkoma and Mrs Lowmeier, Miss Esther Fosha, and others also journeyed to Freeport. H Dikkers bought candy for Christmas. Art Meyer and John Fonken visit Freeport. C Hoek heads to Chicago with Mr Snider. Wm E Fonken calls from Freeport. A A Geiger drives to Freeport.
A multi-item update from Bolton lists a church debate with John Volkers Alva Garnhart Jessie Roberts and Warren D Mack Tuesday eve at the parlors plus a Christmas tree and cantata by Sunday school scholars. Numerous social events, visits, and notices follow including lectures, skating, meetings, and holiday preparations across town.
The Freeport Y M C A basketball team opens its season next Friday night against Belvidere. The teams are evenly matched after split wins last year. Two games will be played, at 7 46 and 9 00, with admission 25 cents.
Notice: a special election will be held Tuesday January 1 to fill the vacancy in the county treasurer office caused by John Elsesser's death. polls open 7 am to 5 pm across precincts in Stephenson County Illinois. dated December 8, 1905 at Freeport. County Clerk Win F. Heap.
Albertson SvEMM's music outlet at 78 Galena St reports receipt of 300 copies of the latest sheet music. The vendor notes quick resale potential and expects strong demand as musicians visit the shop for the new releases.
A Salvation Army style appeal succeeded after a fire destroyed the First National Bank in Burlington. Rev Sunday collected about $4,000 for the bank, enabling officials to reopen the vaults locked since Saturday night. Dallas City Bank contributed as the canvass began, preventing further disruption.
The Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan and Knights of Pythias held their semi annual initiation last evening in Lexington hall. Fourteen candidates completed the work by 1 30 this morning with delegations from Amboy Lena and Monroe in attendance. Guests then dined at Rinaldo lodge rooms, catered by the Troy restaurant.
A testimonial from William Myers of Cearfoss Md describes long torture from consumption and how Dr King s New Discovery cured him. The ad touts relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention with bottles at 50c and 1.00 plus a free trial and discounts on case pipes at Leemhmis cigar store No 18 South Galena avenue.
A selection of chocolates and bon bons offered for Christmas at Harpsteins, priced at 40 cents per box. The notice highlights a small-town holiday confectionery sale and invites customers to purchase.
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