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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
1
The ad promotes durable lumber suitable for builders in town and country. It emphasizes good grades, well seasoned stock, and under cover protection to prevent warping from rain and sun. It urges readers to switch if not already buying from this supplier.
A short promotional note promises value to customers by combining strong quality with competitive pricing. The message emphasizes satisfying expectations while offering affordable options suitable for a broad audience.
The American Economic Association session in New Haven presented the Committee on Currency report. It calls for monetary and banking reform, endorsing the gold standard while urging elastic, federally controlled banking and branch systems to improve currency stability and regional credit access. It favors rapid legislation over detailed partisan fights.
The passage discusses several currency bills from the past year and argues that any single bill could have significantly improved the system and better satisfied reformers. It emphasizes general principles and the need for adjustments in U S monetary conditions.
Outpaco December 29 Special forecast for Illinois calls for partly cloudy skies with probable snow flurries Friday and very cold overnight, turning chillier by morning. Strong southerly winds shift to northerly on Friday, bringing notably cold conditions.
C Stovey reports the Chicago dispatch overstates the advance in broom prices. At Urbana on Dec 7 the association agreed to a 20 cent per dozen rise, but Chicago on Dec 18 added 25 cents more, totaling a 45 cent per dozen increase instead of 25.
Des Moines Iowa December 29 State Superintendent Barrett delivered the annual address before the general session of the Iowa State Teachers association Its principal feature was an urgent recommendation for an educational platform upon which association or educational societies may stand for unison in work.
Augustus W. Peters president of Manhattan borough died suddenly at 54 from heart disease in New York. War Department assigns Gen Lawton to service in the Philippines as second in command to Gen Otis. If Otis becomes governor general Lawton would assume military command there. War investigating commission met briefly with no witnesses, releasing a synopsis of officers’ reports on beef supplied to soldiers.
Mrs. A. H. Stukenberg travels to Chicago for a visit. Mrs. RE. F. Holtzman stays at Winslow to see her father in law, Rev. T. L. Holtzman. Max Adler, former Hub clothing store operator, may reopen in town if a suitable suit is found. A special Court Mohawk, Order of Foresters meeting is scheduled for this evening.
Philadelphia man John Oliver describes a near death illness treated with Electric Bitters after three doctors gave up. He credits the first bottle with improvement and says three weeks restored his health, adding the remedy cost 60 cents at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
Preparatory services planned in the lecture room of the Second Presbyterian church with evening sessions tonight and tomorrow to lead to the communion next Sabbath. Rev Dr Tope preached last evening due to Rev McCaughtry’s illness. Rev J H Keagle will lead tonight. Also an advertisement notes Rocky Mountain Tea as a pure vegetable remedy with no mercury or minerals. Burrell’s offers finest cluster table raisins, queen olives, and other delicacies for New Year’s dinner at 110 Stephenson St.
A confusing fragment describes a Madison incident involving a train and a crossing. A man and a passenger were struck as a loon keeper and others attempted to cross. One man died legally, and Mr. Hunsicke reportedly crossed a bridge near Doda when a pedestrian suffered a serious injury.
Fragmentary ad claims skin and rheumatic remedies with money back guarantee per box, listing brands Bramtert and Bur. Not enough readable details on products, conditions, or sellers.
Edwin promotes Burrell's at 110 Stephenson Street offering a full line of the finest canned vegetables and fruits at pleasing prices.
Advertisement style notice listing wholesale glassware Bergen Out Glass prices and designs. Mentions 50 cent on the dollar Sterling silver novelties by O. B. Sweet & Co. Also promotes mild sugar cured hams, bacon, and a Christmas gift assortment with various tools and cutlery. Burrell's carries entire wheat flour at 110 Stephenson St.
Local ad for hair work services by Mrs A C Thomas located at 255 Galena atroat offering diverse hair styling and related beautification services. Firm presents a range of techniques and styles to suit clients seeking period-appropriate or contemporary looks.
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