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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
8
A Freeport testimonial praises Gregory and Gregory magnetic healers after four treatments cured a month long right arm and shoulder pain. Anna Buake of Amboy Trusts the technique and offers to corroborate the condition and cure for potential inquiries. The ad lists contact details and address for the healers.
For a few days only at J A MacCrea Co. selling strictly fresh eggs at 16c a dozen. Argo bulk starch 3c per pound. Fresh oatmeal 2c per pound. Full line of naval seedlings and Florida oranges bananas pears Concord Maligna and California grapes New York apples green onions radishes celery lettuce tomatoes sweet potatoes nut meats fancy liquor? Raisins candied pineapple cherries citron orange and lemon peel and more.
An advertisement touts the city’s finest meat market with up to date selection including dressed Ducks Geese and Chickens Blue Points Lobsters Shrimps Venison Dressed Turkeys and ib.
A local agency secures exclusive rights for Winslow Rand and Watsons Famous Boston Coffees Curtice Bros Blue Label canned fruits and vegetables and Gordon Eilsworths Table Delicacies. The agreement covers distribution and promotion within the city through designated retailers and product lines. The deal reinforces local market presence and branding for the named firms.
Jan 6 Lewis Morrison in Frederick the Great at the Grand opera house. Jan 8 Freeport chapter Eastern Star elects officers. Jan 12 Sons of Veterans camp installation of officers. Jan 17 Stephenson county farmers institute at the courthouse. Feb 6 Under the Red Rods at the Grand opera house.
General Secretary Keagle thanks the ladies auxiliary for the New Year reception. Mrs. Z. T. F. Runner, Mrs. T. Waddell, and Mrs. Bert Knorr are praised for leading and assisting. Night-school examinations were strong. winter term starts tonight and runs to April first. Enroll now. A debate on the twentieth century begins Friday January 12 in the association hall with six contestants per side led by J. H. Keagle and Charles Sechrist. Public invited.
Jacksonville IL January 1 1900 Judge Yates writes to the Republican Press to set forth his gubernatorial candidacy. He states he seeks a nomination, notes Chicago leaders would back a Chicago man, and predicts reinforcements from youth 1900 and the 1860 generation amid a three cornered fight with anticipated developments.
Prof G C Knobel general agent returns from Chicago with several boys to place in family homes in and near the city. He canvasses the Third ward meeting good people at Mrs Sweet's 105 Carroll street. Four placements since October and many more applications pending. Society aims to place about fifty boys from three months to twelve years old in need of homes.
Dan Bongye and George L Parks, active in wallpaper and painting, prepare to open their enhanced store room in the bus barn building. They have fitted attractive quarters and stocked wallpaper, paints, oils, and related supplies. Both are long time city residents and decorators seeking broad public patronage.
Dr J F Fair of Stephenson County on the Republican congressional committee for the ninth district has received notice the committee will convene at the Nelson house in Rockford at 1 p m January 12 to select a site and date for the congressional convention.
Rev George C Cromer new Memorial Lutheran pastor conducts a week long series of special meetings with growing success. The report notes his ongoing sessions throughout the week and his positive reception among congregants.
A large poultry show is in progress at Lanark with many birds from Carroll and surrounding counties on display.
Probate notices list bond approvals and orders for estates of Daniel Daws John Hoag Houser Gift Sally Kitzmiller and Josiah Bomgarden with reports inventories and real estate sales. A stock ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by Emmert and Burrell claiming youth restoration.
The report covers transfers since the last notice including Christina Pfatt to R E Pfatt for 80 acres in Rock Run valued at 3200 dollars and multiple parcels in Davis Lancaster Erin and Freeport traded between numerous buyers and sellers with prices ranging from 300 to 1200 dollars.
Hairs from horse manes and tails are collected in livery and sale stables and shipped to hair mattress makers for 30 cents a pound. Men and boys near Chicago stock yards frequently pilfer hairs to sell, driving dealers to caution. Also mentions Rocky Mountain Tea and Electric Bitters ads amid notes on health remedies.
A vintage excerpt argues about century numbering linking A D era to age calculation. It questions why the first century follows 0 or 1 and how hundred year blocks are named. The piece treats centuries as units and compares centuries after 200 and 1800 with human age logic.
A period广告 urging women to seek relief from female-specific ailments attributed to liver and bowel issues. It claims constipation causes most sickness and promotes Beecham's Pills as a quick, painless vegetable laxative, priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
A New Year sale advertises all goods at a great sacrifice with a list of groceries meats and provisions offered at low prices. The ad urges customers to read the list and visit to take advantage of the savings.
A newspaper style listing offers10 bars of Santa Claus soap for 25c and a wide range of discounted pantry items. Oatmeal 2c lb, Best laundry starch 2c lb, California prunes 5c lb, cheeses 124c lb, rock salt 3c pkg, rice 3c lb, buckwheat 33c for 10 lb, Japan tea 30c lb, maple syrup 75c can, 4 gal can 38c, Golden Rio coffee 8c lb, Fairy soap with calendar 5c, Snyder chili sauce 8c bottle, Snyder salad dressing 10c bottle, pepper sauce 8c, mustard 3c bottle.
A store advertises deep discounts on wool garments and underthings including sacques at 0.75 and 1.19 dollars, camel hair pants and vests, children's suits, heavy fleece lined underwear, and heavy wool wrappers. Jackets, kersey coats, collarettes, fascinators, and stockins offered at reduced prices with emphasis on value.
Fresh bread three cents a loaf and one day old bread two cents a loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts eight cents a dozen. Pies and cakes eight cents each. Zweibach three cents a dozen. Uneeda Biscuits four cents per package.
Town board will meet Thursday evening January 4 to audit bills. Vouchers must be left at 99 Chicago Street. C D Emerice town clerk.
Special sale this week offers Havemeyer and Elders sugar 1.00 per 20 lb, Golden Palace flour 90c a sack, butterine 14c per lb, 3 lb cans of tomatoes 7c, Peaberry coffee 12c per lb, fresh butter oysters crackers 4c lb, pure maple syrup 23c, syrup 25c per gallon, Plymouth Rock peas 8c can, Boston baked beans 8c can, peaches 18c can, French mustard 5c, Favorite flour 7c a sack, fresh roasted peanuts 5c per quart.
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