Hermsmeier & Son Bargain Week At 123 Galena Street
Hermsmeier & Son promotes a week of bargains featuring sugar 26 pounds for 1.00, salt 12 ounce for 9 cents, beans and peas cans, flour sacks from 70 to 90 cents, maple syrup 12 cents, peaches 8 cents per pound, and various groceries. The ad highlights Golden Palace flour 90 cents a sack and other staples with a focus on price leadership and quality, inviting customers to compare and visit.
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Havemeyer & Elder
Boston
Plymouth Rock
California
Golden Palace
Beaure
A. Foe
Tiea
Hermsmeier & Son
Galena ST
Look Over Our Large Stock of Christmas Goods
If prices are any object it will pay you to call at our store and look over our large stock of Christmas goods.
Local Bargains Include Groceries and Soap Deals
A list of everyday goods shows 20 lb bags of granulated sugar at 1.00 per lb, Walter Baker chocolate at 32 cents, Santa Claus soap at 25 cents for ten bars, Lenox soap at 25 cents for ten bars, Ajax soap at 10 pounds per sack, buckwheat flour at 35 cents per two pounds, Quaker Oats at 2 pounds, and Yeast Foam at 5 cents.
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Walter Baker's Chocolate
Upcoming Local Events and Elective Meetings Listed
A series of social and organizational events are noted including elections for Western Star Encampment officers on February 26 and January 8, a Ball at St Marys Hall on February 27, and a mid winter dance by Lexington club on February 28. Also listed are a January 6 Frederick the Great performance at Grand Opera House and a February 6 production Under the Red Robe, plus multiple dances, chapters and farmers institute events in late December through February.
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Doe
Western Star
St. Mary's Hall
Fredrick the Great
Grand Opera House
Fresport
Eastern Star
Stephenson County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
A Fine Christmas Present From Knights of the Globe
A. J. McNeil received a solid gold seal-shaped ring from the supreme council of the Knights of the Globe. The ring bears the order emblem in red white and blue enamel with life and death motifs on either side and his name engraved inside. It honors valiant services McNeil rendered and is prized for its beauty value and meaning.
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A. J. McNeil
Freeport
Sterling
Supreme Council of the Order of the Knights of the Globe
Order
McNeil
Tax rate for Freeport set at 6.76 per 100 dollars
County Clerk Held reports the 1900 tax ratio will be 6.76 dollars on the hundred for Freeport taxpayers with total valuations rising from 16,501.19 to 20,784.97. Despite a lower rate, the overall tax bill next spring should be about the same as last year.
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Freeport
Christmas program matinee at Grand at three o'clock
A Christmas program at the Grand offers a matinee at three with doors opening at 2.15 to allow for dinner. Evening show proceeds at the usual time. Tickets are on sale at Hollister's for the evening performance. No reserved seats for the matinee.
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Hollister’s
Sanderson's Wisconsin purchase adds chestnut Mor sans team
J. W. Sanderson enhances his Freeport livery with a stylish six year old chestnut Mor sans team weighing about 2200 pounds and sixteen hands high. He also adds a fashionable nobby furry to his livery. The Christmas greeting from Morris College features fine views of Old Sandstone and other college buildings, reflecting the college's strong current success under present management.
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J. W. Sanderson
Wisconsin
Freeport
Mr. Morris College
Illinois Civil War History to Be Corrected in Revamp
Moline Dispatch reports Adjutant-General J N Reece seeks reader submissions to revise and correct the history and rosters of Illinois troops in the 1861 to 1865 war. Individuals are urged to submit verified data, including dates and regimental details, to ensure an accurate official record.
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Moline
E. B. McKeever
Reece
Illinois
Tllinois
J. N. Reece
Electric Bitters credited with curing scrofula in Washita patient
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports Mrs Brewer healed after four bottles of Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema and related ailments. Priced 50 cents and sold by Emmert & Burrell with guaranteed quality. Also ads for Vincant's Racket Store offering discounts on dolls and household goods.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Emmert & Burrell
Fresh Produce Sale Announces Low Prices
Local market advertises fresh apples and bananas along with sweet potatoes and cabbage at the lowest prices. Shoppers urged to hurry as stock will sell quickly.
Long Distance Telephone No 257 Mail Orders
Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention as advertised by the long distance telephone service, listing number 257 for inquiries and correspondence.
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J. A. Schulz
Stephenson Street Trall
Local Health Notes and Recoveries
Dr. Allen is recovering from a siege of sickness. Mrs. St. Wingert has an attack of la grippe be. Miss Cadwell, of Harlem, is better today.
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Dr. Allen
Daughters of Illinois Social At Mrs Ellis Home
The Daughters of Illinois Ruth chapter will host a social this evening at Mrs. Joseph Ellis residence on North Galena Avenue. A special view event is extended to all members and guests.
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Daughters of Illinois
Ruth
Joseph Ellis
Galena Avenue
Memorial Day Address Invited by Presiding Elder Vanhorne
Presiding Elder R G Vanhorne has been invited to deliver the Memorial day address here next May. He is described as a brave veteran of the war of the rebellion and an eloquent orator.
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R. G. Vanhorne
Candy Sale Continues At OU Store In Freeport
OU reports SECON sale a success and offers a week of low prices ahead of anniversary celebrations. The store advertises the largest Freeport candy display with over 150 kinds, bought direct from manufacturers to save customers the jobber’s profit. Special prices for societies and Sunday calls entice shoppers.
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Freeport
Meat Department Price List From Retailer
Meat department offers dressed turkeys at 12 cents per pound dressed spring chickens at 10 cents per pound dressed geese and ducks at 8 cents per pound best lamb roast at 15 cents per pound quality rock lamb front quarter at 6 cents per pound
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Rock
Handsome Jardenieres Line Attracts Christmas Buyers
We offer a full line of Fancy Jardenieres. Come see our stylish pieces suitable for a Christmas gift. Prices are marked to move, encouraging quick sales.
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Sock
Jardenieres
Sparrow bounty report near town noted
Boys who hunt the English sparrow for the two cent bounty report that white or southern sparrows are seen around here occasionally.
Will Close Christmas and New Years
Freeport lumber and coal dealers announce closures of their business on Christmas and New Year’s days. The measure affects both stores in Freeport with brief notices to customers and public.
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Freeport
Marriage of George F Ruston and Mima Maran rev announced
The union of Mr. George F Ruston and Mrs. Mima Maran rev will be celebrated on New Year’s Day. The brief notice records their forthcoming marriage and the traditional timing of the ceremony.
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George F Ruston
Mima Maran
Gambiner Bros Display Attracts With Trimmed Window
Gambiner Bros clothier highlights a stylish show window featuring artistic trimming and an inviting storefront display aimed at drawing customers into the shop.
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Gambiner Bros
Grocery Price List with Various Labeled Items
A historical market notice listing diverse goods and prices. Items include mixed nuts, English walnuts, mince meat, buckwheat, cornmeal, maple syrup in jars, butter, oysters, soda crackers, table syrup, tomatoes, peas, soap, gloves, eggs, prunes, currents, raisins, raspberries, peaches, and honey. Prices are given per pound, per can, or by bulk, with informal spellings and units.
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Swift
Farey
Toys Sale Offers Varied Selections At Bargain Prices
Despite a large array of toys the department presents a wide variety from which shoppers can select items to suit every preference. Prices are guaranteed to be fair as customers are invited to call and examine the goods.
Shenf Pox Treats Deputies to Big Turkey for Christmas
Shenf Pox distributed large turkeys to his deputies as a Christmas gesture. The gift aimed to boost morale during the holiday season. Local officials and staff noted the unusual holiday kindness within the administration.
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Shenf Pox
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Martin
Opposum
Arriv
Ing
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Llids
John Kranz
A. Huenkemeier
Stephenson Street
Wm. Koenig
Brewster House
Vincant
Cor
Galena and
van Buren St
F. A. Schulz
Naval
Eading
Galena Street
C. S. Barrett
Bengston
Freeport, Ill
Maynard
Maynard's
Holks
Oxford
Children’s
Pocketbooks
Children’s and
Sterling Silver Novelties
J. Hoffman
Stephenson St
Vanhorne
Orate
Meat Department
Fancy Jardenieres
Huenkemeier & Schwarz
Vraue
the New Book Store
Brown & Dollmeyer
Susen
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