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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
4
A promotional note urges consumers to choose Marshall's Best Flour for its combination of quality and efficiency. It claims the flour rarely equals its merit and never is surpassed, inviting readers to try a sack as a superior option among flours.
Mr J M Raymond of Dixon Illinois reports eight years of backache ending after treatment by Gregory and Gregory magnetic healers. He says he could not lie down previously, but now lies in any position and is free of pain. He praises the magnetic healing method and Prof Gregory and wife.
A calendar of events lists installations, theater showings, dances, and meetings in Freeport. Highlights include Sons of Veterans installation January 12, Grand theater showings of The Perils of Greater New York January 16 and Merry Chase January 22, Heart of Maryland January 20, and Chimes of Normandy February 26-27 for St. Francis hospital benefit plus various ballroom and lodge events through February 22 with the 50th anniversary of Excelsior lodge noted.
Easter falls on April fifteenth this year with Lent beginning February twenty eighth. The late date means better weather for bonnets and more flowers for church decorations, as Paschal moon determines the feast within March twenty one to April twenty five.
Tonight at 8 at the YMCA hall a public debate will discuss whether the twentieth century began Jan 1 1900. Affirmative speakers J H Keagle A M Hoover Fremont Boyer face negative Charles Sechrist Prof E S Raines Will Kautenberger Henry Craemer. The audience is invited and a possible debating body may form after.
A Sunday evening gospel temperance meeting under the auspices of the local WCTU will feature prayer and praise, a sermon by Rev Cromer, and choir music. All are invited to attend as temperance workers are urged to rise to their duty and show support for the Lord’s help against the mighty.
Dr J A Poling receives a challenge from Roscoe S Chapman of the Rockford Star. Rockford bowlers seek a five man team to meet Freeport in two games, one in Freeport and one in Rockford, with the loser paying all expenses. Freeport likely feels unprepared for a tournament.
During a visit to Freeport Judge Haneey met O E Cummings an Illinois Central train dispatcher and former Chicago neighbor. They share a social club connection and Cummings speaks highly of the judge.
Seth C Buckman marks his eightieth birthday with good health and active engagement in the insurance and real estate business.
Miss Birch will give a piano recital at the Woman's Club on Saturday with Aleck Outlander, a rising violinist, assisting. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend, with a 40 count visitor fee.
Members of the Republican County Central Committee of Stephens County will meet at the county club rooms tomorrow at one o clock to issue a call for the Republican county convention.
Rev. C. H. Holden pastor of the Baptist church will exchange pulpits Sunday with Rev. W. C. Spencer of Dixon formerly pastor here. The arrangement calls for a mutual preaching service to share voices and fellowship in the same faith.
A telephone line numbered 877 has been placed in the residence of John Hea. The service arrangement indicates the phone will be active at that address. Further details about usage or related parties are not provided in the fragment.
advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best painkiller and healer for burns cuts bruises and various skin conditions. Claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and piles. Packaged at 25 cents per box and sold by Emmert & Burrell druggists. Also mentions china painting lessons by Mrs H V Brown at 74 Clark Ave.
A New York Sun piece surveys the shift from blonde to auburn and Titian red hair, noting dyed hair's persistence and the caution needed to avoid damage. It quotes a barber and a hairdresser on public tastes, dye methods, and risks, while poking fun at aging and vanity.
The article catalogs modern dress trends with lace trimmed blouses and shirt waists sans yokes, silk petti coats, night gowns with bolero jackets, flannelette silk skirts, and decorative bows. It notes fashionable fabrics like wash silk, crepe de chine, and velvet, plus Parisian novelties including violets on muffs and marabout feather boas. It also mentions a Havana resident seeking relief with Electric Bitters, praising their health benefits.
Mrs. A C Thomas offers hair work services at 255 Galeng Street in unit B4DTT, covering a range of styles and techniques for decorative and practical haircare needs.
Mrs M J Berry of 19 Addison St says Doan's Kidney Pills from Emmett Burrell's drug store relieved her back pain dizziness and sleepless nights. She reports rapid improvements and stronger kidneys after starting the remedy. Doan's pills cost 50 cents per box and are sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's for kidney relief.
F A Schulz promotes a grand marking down of prices to start the new year. A long list of goods offered at substantial savings, including Butterine 18¢ lb, White Satin flour 90c per sack, Arbuckle’s Ariosa coffee 10¢ lb, and many more bargains across groceries, soaps, and household items.
An item listing shows extra heavy tin coffee and tea pots with copper bottom and rim priced at 14c each Slaw cutters 13c each rolling pins 5c each and stove lifters 1e each for a department sale.
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 eight cents each Zweibach three cents a dozen. Uneeda Biscuits four cents per package.
Advertisement lists meat prices with savings statements. Best surloin steak 12c lb, porterhouse 24c, round steak 10c, beef roast 8c, boiling beef 6 and 8c, pork roast 8c and 10c, chops 10c, leg of lamb 10c, lamb chops 10c, front quarter 6c, breakfast bacon 10c, spare ribs 8c, pork sausage 25c for 3 lb, herring 1c each. All items claim 3 to 5c less than elsewhere and a satisfaction guarantee.
Castor and blue jackets once priced 15 to 18 dollars now cut to 6 to 10 dollars. Lady and misses jackets from five to two dollars. Capes include astrakhan and plush styles with discounts from three dollars to one fifty. Children's jackets and wrappers offered at reduced prices.
A historical ad promotes Hermsmeier and Son inviting customers to save by shopping there. It lists multiple bargain items including buttering at 12.4c per pound, White Star flour at 90c a sack, Braun & Fitts butterine at 14c per pound, cranberries 6c a quart, and various canned goods, coffee, syrup, beans, and seasonings with low per-unit prices.
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