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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
4
An advertisement urges readers to value quality and efficiency over cheap goods. It argues Marshall's Best Flour combines quality, efficiency, and economy, inviting customers to try a sack as a reliable, best in class flour.
J M Raymond of Dixon Illinois says eight years of back pain ended after magnetic treatment from Gregory and Gregory and praises Prof Aey and wife for easing his suffering. He could finally lie in any position and says the pain is gone.
January 12 installation of Sons of Veterans camp officers. January 17 to 18 Stephenson county farmers institute at the courthouse. January 22 Holden Comedy Co at Germania opera house. February 6 Under the Red Robe at Grand opera house. February 14 Lion Moulders Union dance at German town hall. February 21 Central Commandery inspection at Masonic hall. February 22 celebration of 50th anniversary of Excelsior lodge of Masons.
Edward P. Elliott will present the third number in the Y M C A. entertainment course at the Grand Opera house Saturday night January 20. His impersonation of multiple characters in The American Citizen is highlighted as a rare platform success. Tickets are now 50 cents for the remainder of the series, with room for 400 more patrons. Tickets at Hollister's or the association office.
The city’s annual fire department report shows total fire losses in 1899 were just over $2,000. Chief Rodemeier lauds the department and its firefighters for prompt, loyal service, claiming no similar city of the size matches their record and noting the profitability of Freeport risks last year.
The Freeport club could assemble a team to beat the ten bowlers listed from the Rockford tournament. The Freeport chat recalls past baseball and whist games where Freeport often lost yet remained cheerful. A bowling tournament is suggested next to arrange a friendly contest.
Real estate transfers since last report include Michael McGurk to James Doyle 142 acres Kent at 8 100 and James Doyle to August Mideke 142 acres Kent at 8 100. H W Faringer to F W Faringer 168 acres Kent at 12 225. Wm Lied to Fannie Hockman lot 5h Cedarville 800. E L Burchard to Robert Kloss lot 1 2 8 block 1 West Freeport 1000. J D Williams to H C Wahn lot 2 block 2 Lincoln boulevard West Freeport 2200. Byxer Andrew Hinds to M M Howe 17 acres Oneco 850. Elizabeth Lamper to Lewisley lo6 10 and part 9 block 12 Lena 825. Adm xs D L Ebersole to Benj Shoemaker wi sw4 15 27 8 6598 Lancaster Coates to R S Schwarz part ate block 2 Coates add Fre sport O Taylor Frick Conveyancers.
The 1900 bicycle line focuses on lighter wheels and minor upgrades. Chainless models rise in price to 75 to 80 dollars with gear improvements and new coaster brakes. Motor cycles from makers will appear, powered by gasoline and priced 300 to 500 dollars.
A collection of odd assertions and trivia including a dog sleeping for insomnia, horses pulling loads on different roads, moths and candlelight, a 2000 year old coin from Lydia, and notes on coal derivatives, glass color shades, and long cannon shots. The Philadelphia mint coin references Liberty’s goddess and Demos, with Rediscovered Lydia links and a violin maker’s transfer.
Mr ER P Olivia of Barcelona Spain spends winters in Aiken SC. Weak nerves gave back head pains. Electric Bitters relieved all pain. The remedy claimed to cure liver and kidney trouble purify blood tone stomach strengthen nerves and bring renewed vigor. Bottle 50 cents guaranteed and sold by Emmert and Burrell.
Iaving purchased the laundry at the foot of Stephenson street we propose to conduct it in first class style and give the public a laundry second to none in the county. Goods called for and promptly delivered and satisfaction guaranteed. Telephone 370. M. Raven Mayer, E. C. SCHROEDER.
A collage of brief items cites a poet turning away from verse, advice to South Carolina farmers about goats protecting sheep, Japan mandating child vaccination, high per diem salaries in U S government, fakir seeds at fairs, whale meat trade to Japan, a meteor落 in British Central Africa, the Lord Mayor of London’s many roles, and a shaky airship trial in Bridgeport with Icarus references.
An ad-like fragment praises Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as a household remedy that takes the burn out heals the wound and cures the pain with Emmert and Burrell named in the fragment.
Rain tonight turning to snow and colder conditions are forecast for Wednesday in Cmoaco. Strong winds may accompany the change as temperatures drop overnight and into the day.
Promotion for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it cures burns cuts and bruises, speeds healing of sores and eruptions, and treats piles. It touts a 25 cent box price and guarantees cure, sold by Emmert and Burrell druggists.
The Illinois Society of the Sons of the Revolution offers three prizes a gold silver and bronze for essays on Our Navy During the War of the Revolution. Essays must be 1776 to 1899 words typed on 8 by 10 inch paper with 1 inch left margin and mailed to W S Gilbreath Chicago before February 15. Essays signed with a pen name and enclosed with real name and principal’s certificate of originality. Prize essays to be printed as pamphlets.
F A Schulz announces a Great Challenge Sale featuring drastic price cuts on staples and groceries. Butterine 13¢ lb, White Satin flour 90c a sack, Arbuckle Ariosa coffee 10c lb, dried blackberries Sc lb, plus numerous low prices on soap, starch, spices, canned goods, and specialty items.
The House furnishing Dept offers extra heavy tin coffee and tea pots with copper bottoms at 14¢ each. Slaw cutters are 13¢, rolling pins 5¢, stove lifters 1¢ each. Limited quantities.
Fresh bread three cents a loaf. bread one day old two cents a loaf. Buns rolls cookies doughnuts eight cents a dozen. Pies and cakes eight cents each. Zweibach three cents a dozen. Uneeda Biscuits per package.
Readable prices list beef and pork cuts with per pound rates from 3c to 12c and specials on sausage bacon herring and lamb products. Local shop promotes best meat quality guarantees satisfaction and undercuts other stores.
Bargain cold weather outerwear offered with large markdowns on ladies and misses jackets in various styles and fabrics. Prices drop from $15 to $2 for select jackets and from $3 to $1.50 for capes, plus fleece and eiderdown wrappers reduced to $1 to $2.50.
Advertises weekly specials on groceries and pantry staples including rolled oats 2c per 1b, Havemeyer & Elder sugar 1.00, Golden Palace flour 90c per sack, butterine 14c per lb, tomato cans 7c, Peaberry coffee 12c per lb, maple syrup 24c per pint, 25c per gallon syrup, Plymouth Rock peas 8c per can, Boston baked beans 3-lb can, peaches 3-lb can 15c, French mustard 5c, Favorite flour 75c per sack, fresh roasted peanuts 5c per quart.
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