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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
1
A fragment from an old lumber advertisement extols superior builds quality. It promises best builders and claims God grades thoroughly seasoned lumber protected from rain and sun under cover to prevent warping. The text emphasizes satisfaction and enduring products.
Wilbur Lumber Co office list at Exchange near Browator house with Sanford as manager TauErHONE No. 7. Atlas checks offered on cash lumber purchases only.
A sales list outlines holiday items including feather goods in cases and bags, toilet cases with mirrors, plush and wood sets, new aluminum and celluloid toilet sets, elegant perfumes in cut glass and plain bottles, automizers, mirrors, glove and handkerchief cases, collar boxes, manicure sets, pocket knives, shears, shaving sets, face powders, toilet soaps, and Guenther's candies. We aim to please in both quality and price.
Special Carlist agitation continues in northern provinces with several agitators arrested for distributing arms. Reported loan by Don Carlos in England is denied, and Sagasta is noted as worse, feverish and in poor condition.
Germania Society Mystic Workers of the World Daughters of Illinois and Freeport Commandery Knights Templar report annual elections. Officers named include Worthy Master I G Wise and President W H Wagner plus others. installations follow. Delegates to be named later.
Adjutant General Corbin testified before the war investigation commission. He said the removal of Camp Alger was dictated by the secretary of war and himself, and its establishment was recommended by Captain Seaburn of General Miles’ staff. He said Miles influenced the April 10 selection and praised the regular army as well equipped, clothed, fed, and morally strong at that time.
In Curvetana on December 22 the attorney general resumed depositions to prove Standard Oil destroyed books and papers before the supreme court ordered production. John McNierney, an employee, testified he burned many company records under orders.
United States Minister Conder protested the proposed extension of French jurisdiction at Shanghai on December 22, aligning with a strong British stance. The note suggests Chinese resistance would intensify, though continued support for China could prevent concessions.
Snow in the north this afternoon. Fair tonight and Friday. Extreme northeast snow tonight with colder weather. Brisk to high northwest winds. The Sons of Veterans will meet tomorrow evening, full attendance desired due to important business.
The Amity society plans Christmas baskets for thirty two Chi poor families. Donations are requested from members of the society and will be distributed Saturday morning by Amity members.
Emmert and Burrell advertise as enterprising druggists with the Dr King’s New Discovery agency. They tout the remedy as a cure for consumption, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness, and chest and lung ailments. Free trial bottles or regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar are available with a guarantee to cure or price refunded.
Ticket sales for Prof Tilden's Dancing School will stay open another week. The class meets Friday night at 8 o'clock. Private lessons by appointment and cheap rates offered to clubs.
Royal Neighbors call a special meeting for tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon with balloting on candidates. Gouper J Coun Recorder Schelling and Douglas have delivered a handsome delivery cart for John Effert's grocery store.
Whiss & Co advertises knives razors scissors carvers and flatware with Burrell's promising cheap prices. A caregiver warning urges parents to avoid cheap stale candy and choose pure candy. Also notes 5 cent per pound California prunes and pure maple sugar at Burrell's in the Odlw post office block area.
Cant Be Beat. No where in the city can you find as choice a line of candies as at Harp ster's, post office block. Our goods are fresh pure and cheap. The stock has just been made up for the holiday trade. 12-20din Fancy rockers, greatest line in the city to adect,from. Wo. Koenic.
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