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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
2
Partial 1897 notice from Freeport Illinois mentions a post office entry and a second-hand matter with date January 15 1897 and Freeport location.
A compilation of social notes and events from Freeport and nearby towns. Mentions illnesses, visits, travel to Chicago, church sermons, and community happenings including ball plans, prize awards, skating, and social gatherings with named residents and local figures.
A public gathering of the Chiesa of This Tribe held at night featured a ceremonial raising and a banquet. Mr Pattison praised the order Freedom Friendship and Charity, followed by a lively dance with Gibler’s orchestra and a late night refreshment relay before the musicians finally faded.
In Freeport a Winneshiek tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men held a public installation at their Nieman-Dreyer wigwam with many local residents attending. Douglas Pattison was installed as Sachem along with other officers. speeches traced the order to colonial times and praised patriotism and charity. A large gathering enjoyed social events, decorations, and hospitality, marking a notable community function.
A novel guessing game will headline the People's church social at the K, of G, hall Saturday evening. Each guest will wear a card with a fictional or real life character's name on their back, and others will ask questions to deduce the identity. The event continues with refreshments and dancing. all invited.
The Freeport news reports a public test of Dr Julius Hobbs claims regarding an asparagus kidney remedy by Hobbs Remedy Company Chicago and San Francisco. The article notes the broad promise to cure kidney diseases and the need for a transparent public investigation to verify efficacy and safety before publishing results.
A notice invites the public to obtain a free sample box of a medicine for kidney diseases. The offer runs Monday January 18 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the store, with a small booklet on kidney health included for applicants.
H J Mooge Drugist Freeport Ill hosts an elaborate high school program Friday at 8 pm with orations on false nations of liberty and national character, a mandolin recital, and a glee club number. Proceeds fund travel to the state contest and athletic winners. Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar promotion offers coupons and novelties with a weather booklet.
At a Freeport meeting the Pastor Association unanimously adopted resolutions lamenting the illness and removal of Rev W H Haight from Embury M E church. They express deep sympathy, promise prayer, and request publication of the resolutions in city papers.
A lengthy retail notice promotes ultra low prices at a 24000 square foot grocery with bulk savings on sugar coffee flour and canned goods. It contrasts with competitors charging higher rates for items like salt margarine cheese and dried fruit, claiming many prices well below market and touting special deals on beans, bacon, lard and candy.
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