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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
4
Remnant sale tables mark down calico gingham muslin and lawn fabrics plus linens and dress goods. Cloak sale slashes jackets to 3.25 5.00 6.60 8.00 10.00 and covers misses and children jackets as stock clears.
One lot men s shirts and drawers valued at 45c offered at 25c. Odd lot of ladies and children s underwear priced at 15c 19c 25c 38c 50c and 75c. Ypsilanti underwear ladies union suits sold below regular prices.
A list of upcoming events and meetings for Freeport includes a midwinter dance at the Lexington club on December 28, the Go-Home-Farly club dance on December 29, and the annual B of R T ball at Blust's hall in January. The Freeport College of Commerce winter session opens January 6, with Lewis Morrison presenting Fredrick the Great at the Grand opera house. Eastern Star officers are elected January 12, Sons of Veterans installation on January 17-18, Stephenson County Farmers Institute February 18 at the courthouse, and Under the Red Robe scheduled for February 6 at the Grand opera house.
A notable German attraction comes to the Germania opera house next Wednesday evening January 3. Adolf Philipp and a 25 member company from New York present Hin New Yorker Brauer with original scenery and music. The tour cites successful runs in major cities and anticipates a warm welcome in Freeport. Seats at Guenther's.
The Simon-pure Mormons, a reformed branch of the Latter Day Saints, plan to plant a church in Rockford. Based in Lamont Iowa, they deny polygamy and dispute Salt Lake revelations. They have four Chicago missions and hope to use a Rockford house. if refused they will move to DeKalb.
The Smith D Atkins camp of Sons of Veterans will stage a public installation of officers elected in December on January 12 at the K of G hall. An interesting program will be rendered and a social time is promised. Eligible young men are especially invited to attend.
A large audience attended last night’s observance of the Feast of St John at the Masonic hall under Freeport Lodge of Perfection, part of Freeport Consistory. Attendees included Consistory members from Rockford Mt Carroll and nearby towns.
The Catholic Order of Foresters will hold a meeting tonight to elect officers. Members are expected to attend and participate in the governance of the lodge.
Local notes report Rev. C E Dunn to assist at the dedication of Warren's new Presbyterian church. A Dixon scare is attributed to a malignant chickenpox type, not smallpox, with vaccine trials showing success in some prior patients. In Oglesby Mrs. John Murphy was found dead. an inquest and possible autopsy are planned as investigators search for cause amid heart disease and mysterious circumstances. Deputy Coroner Donoghue to preside this afternoon with witnesses summoned. The column ends with an advert for Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup by Emmert & Burrell.
The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Bell on Stephenson street Friday at 2 p.m. Mrs. H. A. Kramer, superintendent of the Department of Health and Heredity, will present important topics for thought. A good attendance of members and friends is desired.
Saturday evening at 7 30 there will be a prayer meeting hosted by the Prohibitionists at J J Nagle 16 Pine street Rev A Schwimley to lead Topic Christian Citizenship All Christians who believe in asking What would Jesus do before acting on vital questions invited to attend
The Royal Neighbors held a meeting last night to discuss upcoming activities and community service plans. Members reviewed schedules, announced event dates, and planned volunteer efforts for the coming month.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healing remedy for burns cuts boils and skin irritations. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers felons corns and piles and guarantees relief for 25 cents per box sold by Emmert & Burrell druggists.
Wash in warm water dissolve a teaspoon of Gold Dust Washing Powder in a quart of water avoid rubbing iron on the wrong side while damp place a flannel under to press it dry no starch or blueing required
Mrs. R Day of Brodhead Wisconsin staying with cousin Orin Crocker at 105 Van Buren describes magnetic healing by Professors Gregory and Gregory. After five weeks of treatment she reports restored sleep appetite renewed vitality and ability to walk ten blocks daily. She credits improved vision and reduced nervousness and endorses their honesty and effectiveness.
Postcard style note referencing Freeport Illinois at the corner of Stephenson and Chicago Streets with a brief address marker. The short fragment indicates a location cue possibly for a delivery or directions in a local city setting.
A local sale advertises goods priced at a great sacrifice with a call to readers to review the list and visit for the low prices. The notice emphasizes substantial discounts and invites customers to take advantage of the offers.
A local seller touts low prices on sugar and soap plus bulk oats starch prunes cheese salt rice buckwheat and maple syrup. Tea coffee and dramatic discounts appear with brands like Fairy soap Snyder s chili sauce mustard and pepper sauce offered at unusually reduced rates.
Ladies waist and gown sale pares price tags with Knut items: flannel waists at 2.00, tennis flannel gowns reduced to 60e 80e and 69e for children. Orgents and other items mark down as shop pushes clearance.
Fresh bread three cents a loaf. One day old bread two cents a loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts eight cents a dozen. Pies and cakes and other items vary. Zweibach three cents a dozen. Uneeda Biscuits four cents per package.
Meat department offers ham at 10c per pound, breakfast bacon 10c, boiling beef 6 to 8c per pound, lamb roast 10c, lamb chops 10c, and front quarter at 6c per pound.
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