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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
4
A large batch of late arriving handkerchiefs will be offered at reduced prices. The sale aims to clear stock quickly and attract bargain hunters. Local shoppers are advised to arrive early for the best selection.
F A Read Hermsmeier & Son advertise a week of bargains. Sugar 20 lbs for $1, salt 12 oz for 6c, beans 1 can 6c, peas 8c a can, buckwheat 10 lb 35c, maple syrup 12c, dried peaches 8c lb, coffee two pounds for 25c, flour under 90c a sack, raisins 10c lb, tomatoes 7c can, Gold Dust 8c, butterine 1.38 per lb, hominy 2c lb, cocoa 4c bar, catsup 10c, baking powder 10c, apricots 16c lb, and various coffees and candies. Overall emphasis on low prices and large displays, urging customers to compare and buy locally.
Coming events list for Freeport details many December and January meetings and entertainment. Mystic Workers of the World elect officers on December 20 as do Germania Society and Western Star Encampment. January 1 and 5 feature mid winter and annual balls. January 8 a Frederick the Great performance at the Grand Opera House. January 17-18 Stephenson county farmers institute at the court house and St Marys hall. February 6 Under the Red Robe at the Grand Opera House.
Romanzo Fisher, a Sergeant in Co D 92d Illinois Mounted Infantry, died December 17 1899 at Polo Illinois aged 75 years 7 months and 23 days. He served in Sherman’s march to the sea, fought at Chicamauga and Atlanta area, and was a charter member of Polo Post 84 G A R. He leaves wife, son Herbert E Freeport and daughter Ada Polo. Funeral held December 19 under G A R auspices. He enlisted 1862 in Polo, born New Fame Vermont 1824. Discharged 1865 New York City.
A Bloomington paper reports a growing market for old rubber, with at least ten buyers operating locally. Women’s rubbers, boots, hose, chairs parts, mats, and rubber cloth fetch seven cents a pound, and a dealer ships carloads to New York every two months. Demand rose from 2 to 12 cents in six months, fueling widespread peddler activity. save your old rubber.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports Fou bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. Terrible sores on head and face healed, health restored. A proven blood purifier, treats eczema salt rheum ulcers boils running sores. Stimulates liver kidneys bowels, expels poisons, builds strength. 60 cents from Emmert & Burrell druggists.
Guardianship of James Musser Shower and Bradley reports approved and recorded. Marcus Lane petition filed. Estate of Benouf Colvin: several creditors listed with small claims allowed. Sally Kitzmiller estate: petition filed oath bond and letters issued. Johnanna Grattelo guardianship report approved. Ad ends with an 19th century health advert for Rocky Mountain Tea by Emmert & Burrell.
Last evening’s revival at Embury Church drew a large attendance and the services remained engaging throughout.
The notice promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and liver trouble, promising appetite, energy, and regular health. Sold for 25 cents at Emmert & Burrell's drug store. Also advertises savings at Waya-Art's Racket Store on dolls, toys, albums, and household items at Galena and Van Buren.
Railroads offer greatly reduced fares for December 23 to 25 and December 30 to January 1 valid within 200 miles from selling stations on C N W Ry and connected lines. Tickets good through January 2 1900. Apply at agents for full particulars.
Complete line of Christmas books at very low prices and trees priced at 10 15 and 20 cents. Holly wreaths only 0 cents and evergreen wreaths 8 cents each. Wide range of decorations for Christmas trees including tintzle fancy colored balls and tintzle figures all to make a tree attractive.
OU announces a second sale this week just before Christmas with over 150 kinds of candy on display. The store claims direct-from-manufacturer sourcing to avoid jobber profits and offer fresh candy, plus special prices for societies and Sunday schools.
We offer a full line of Fancy Jardenieres and invite you to view them for a handsome and useful Christmas present. Prices are marked to move, encouraging quick purchases.
A fragmented historic grocery list shows prices and items such as mixed nuts, English walnuts, buckwheat, cornmeal, maple syrup, various crackers, tomato cans, peas, soap, olives, black walnuts, raisins, currants, peaches, raspberries, prunes, and honey. The ad humorously blends bulk goods with seemingly odd spellings and inconsistent pricing across items.
Meat Department advertises best meats at deep discounts with prices per pound: surloin steak 124c, porterhouse 24c, round steak 10c, beef roast 8c and 10c, pork roast 8c and 10c, pork sausage 3 lbs for 25c, lamb roast 10c, lamb chops 10c, dressed spring chickens 10c, dressed hens 8c, hams 10c, picnic hams 7c, and herring 1c each, with a satisfaction guarantee.
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