Bargain Almanac Ad Promises Low Prices This Week
An old time bargain advertisement urges shoppers to visit the store this week praising low prices on sugar salt beans peas flour and coffee. It lists Havemeyer sugar 1.00, salt 1.24 per pkg, beans 4 lb can 8c, peas 8c per can, flour 90c per sack, raisins 10c per lb, maple syrup 12c, coffee 2 lbs for 28c, butterine 180 lb, tomatoes 1c, and other pantry staples highlighting quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asong
Havemeyer & Elder
Boston
California
Golden Palace
Kansas
Belmont
Golden Eagle
Bene
iVustand
Pioneer Jason Youngs Dies After Stroke at 79
Early this morning pioneer settler Jason Youngs died at his daughter’s home in East Freeport after a long illness and paralysis. Born in New Jersey, he was nearly 80, worked as a farmer and hotel keeper, and once ran the Clifton house with his son Oscar. Interment is set for Paw Paw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Youngs
Malvina Ritzman
East Freeport
Youngs
Mr. Youngs
New Jersey
Lancaster Township
Williams
Oscar
Clifton House
Carnehan
Paw Paw
Minor Holiday Visitors and Local Notes
Grant Chaptian of Bapiey Iowa is here for Peretante. Mr and Mrs H P Kane return after six weeks in Chicago and elsewhere. Carl Snyder will spend Christmas with his parents at Riverside. Miss Mary Williams of Racine Wis visiting Miss Rae Boyington. Max Herbrand and family of Ackley Iowa here for holidays. Igmer Steamer and wife of Greely Iowa visiting. J W Hyde from Chicago to spend Christmas. Miss Helen Kramer to spend Christmas with Lena friends. Mrs H L Stiles and children from Milwaukee for Christmas. Lynn Griffith home from Northwestern dental college for holidays. W M Belding and family to Lanark for Christmas. No meeting of Primary union next Monday night. Albert Schilling recovering from illness. Dr Stealey visited Shannon to see John Barnes. Daughters of Illinois Degree of Ruth social at Mrs J Ellis home. Degree to meet with Oak C Peight on Liberty street in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Chaptian
Bapiey
Peretante
H. P. Kane
Chicago
Carl Snyder
Riverside
Mary Williams
Racine
Wis
Rae Boyington
Max Herbrand
Ackley
Iowa
Igmer Steamer
Greely
J.W. Hyde
Helen Kramer
Lena
H. L. Stiles
Milwaukee
Lynn Griffith
Northwestern Dental College
W.M. Belding
Lanark
Albert Schilling
Dr. Stealey
Shannon
John Barnes
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for burns cuts and bruises and a cure for old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. It claims quick healing, 25 cents a box, and guarantees satisfaction, sold by Emmert & Burrell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Saengerbund Presents Ebony Baton To Leader Wagner
The Saengerbund gifted their conductor William H. Wagner with a silver-trimmed ebony baton during last night’s rehearsal. The presentation included a speech by Sceve Ering, followed by Wagner’s thanks. Dr. Isaac C. Soule arrived from Kansas City to spend the holidays and will be available for eye ear nose and throat consultations at Dr. L. M. Curfier’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saengerbund
William H. Wagner
Sceveering
Wagner
Isaac C. Soule
Kansas City
L. M. Curfier
Local Produce: Grapes and Cranberries Sale Ad
A grocery ad lists Fancy Catawba grapes at 20 cents a basket and cranberries at 8 cents a quart. It also promotes a large bunch of celery, fresh apples and bananas, sweet potatoes, and cabbage at low prices.
Promotions and Transfers At Freeport Office
A. J. Sati on promoted to a higher post at Waterloo La after three years in Freeport with Wella Fuga Express. Henry Serf promoted to cashier and Wm H Dresser to cashier in South Freeport. Sampson lauded as a capable businessman and gentleman by Freeport merchants. Christmas entertainment at Van Broekli church tonight featuring a student performance. Theodore Jaussa kicked by a horse resulting in a dislocated wrist. Hood and Rock Fountain Tea advertised as health tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Sati
Wella Fuga Express Company
Waterloo
Sampson
Freeport
Henry Serf
Henry
Generat Ife
Wv. H. Dresser
South Freeport
Wll
Candy Sale Promises Busy Week Before Anniversary
Our store touts a second sale this week ahead of Christmas anniversary. Advertises lowest prices and a large Freeport candy display with many fresh varieties direct from manufacturers. Encourages visitors to see the selection and buy early, noting jobber margins and factory freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Meat Department Price Highlights
Dressed turkeys priced per pound at 12 cents to 14 cents. Dressed spring chickens 10 to 11 cents per pound. Dressed geese and ducks 9 to 11 cents per pound. Best lamb roast 15 cents per pound, quality at 10 cents. Lamb front quarter 6 cents per pound.
Christmas provisions and dried fruits sale items listed
An inventory of assorted holiday groceries and nuts, including mixed nuts at various prices, English walnuts, six packs of mince meat, buckwheat, meal, maple syrup, butter, crackers, ginger snaps, tomato puree, early peas, olives, walnuts, raisins, currents, canned goods, olives, and honey. Several entries note per unit or per package pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
California
Toy Department Ad Promises Wide Range and Low Prices
In spite of large toy sales this department presents a wide variety from which buyers can surely find something to suit. Prices are stated as right. Call and examine the goods.
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Bos
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Galena ST
Huenkemeier
Joan Kranz
Walter Baker's
Mrs. Henry Metz
Russell Metz
Henry Metz
Douglas Avenue
Russell
Council Bluffs, Ia
Metz
Earth
Reineking
Henry Reineking
Gund Avenue
Germany
A. Huenkemeier
Stephenson Street
Lede
Nhiwo
Daughters of Illinois
Ruth
J. Ellis
Oak C. Peight
Liberty Street
Wm. Koenig
Brewster House
F. A. Schulz
Naval
C. S. Barrett
Bongston
Freeport, Il
Coviree
Maynard
Holks
Fin
Oxford
Pocketbooks
J. Hoffman’s
Stephenson
Schoeffel
Galena Street
Tuenkemeier & Schwarz
Stephenson ST
A. J. Samipson
The
Wells Fargo
van Broeklichurch
AMPIC
Theodore Jaussa
Meat Department
Jardeniérés
Hoeffel & Brockhausen
Retell
Eppivene Ordemxanal
Prom
Mail
the New Book Store
Brown & Dollmeyer
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