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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
4
Freeport area patients testify to cures from magnetism, with many preferring anonymity. The advertisement invites public investigation of a non drug, non surgical treatment method and offers to explain the approach at the reception room.
January and February social offerings include a series of performances at the Grand and Germania opera houses in Freeport. Highlights feature "Merry Chase" and "Heart of Maryland" at the Grand, the Stephenson county farmers institute, Columbus Club social at St Mary’s hall, masquerade and carnival balls, "Under the Red Robe" at the Grand, dances by Iron Moulders Union, Central Commandery inspection, "Chimes of Normandy" for St Francis hospital benefit, and Excelsior lodge anniversary celebrations.
Rev C Newton Dubs, son of Bishop R Dubs and editor of the Evangelical Zeitschrift, chosen superintendent of the new United Evangelical church Chinese mission in Hunan. He will depart for field soon. alumnus of Oberlin and University of Berlin. wife published Missionary Tidings. Also notes Ostrum meetings finances and church unity sessions led by Rev Henry Cullen at Second Presbyterian with preparatory services and potential new members.
The Democratic group met in council rooms with about fifty attendees last evening. Al Baumgarten elected chairman and H B White secretary. A five member committee including Philip Arno and Herman Huber was formed to secure club rooms. A second meeting is set for next Monday evening at the same location.
A clean comedy with witty dialogue and strong specialty acts by skilled artists. The Lyman Twins lead a singing and dancing troupe in a memorable show slated for Monday at the Grand, delivering humorous climaxes and lively entertainment for the audience.
D. I. Bobb of Da kota, son of Dr. Bobb, attends Harvard College and shines as a top student and debater. Monday evening he delivered a strong lecture on the American iron industry and the tariff.
A curfew ordinance passed over a year ago will be enforced strictly beginning this evening. The town bell will ring at 8 o'clock as the signal for all children to head home.
Cherry Camp will meet tomorrow night January 17. Twelve candidates will be adopted and all members are requested to be present. Refreshments will be served.
The police department has relocated to new quarters in city hall and indicates that all city departments will follow to share the building space in the near future.
The Royal Neighbors plan a meeting this evening. Monarch over pain promises relief for burns cuts sprains and stings using Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil available at any drug store Emmert & Burrell supply the product.
The sixth annual farmers institute will be held at the circuit court room in the court house Wednesday and Thursday. A detailed program lists sessions led by prominent local figures, with morning and afternoon talks on topics from agricultural education to cooking and dairying. Officials include President S. M. Malnix and vice presidents, with a large attendance anticipated.
Aurora resident Katherine Collins of 201 Weston avenue has run a six year line selling fruits jams and jellies to Chicago buyers including 150 pounds of mince meat for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy dining cars. She issued a price booklet and her Sterling friends praise her success.
Congressman Marsh of Warsaw argues against spending 100000 for public buildings in small towns like Freeport. He would build ten to fifteen in that amount and, as funds allow, erect a building in every city. Each would include patriotic rooms with the Declaration and Constitution on the wall, the American flag, and a Washington portrait.
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to restore health and energy. It claims they enhance brain and body power, and highlights availability for 25 cents at Emmert and Burrells drug store.
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Hannibal citizen J K Lilly recounts a severe illness that began as typhoid fever and developed pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after one bottle, claiming full recovery from a near fatal respiratory collapse. Trial bottles are offered free at Emmert & Burrell’s drug store with a guarantee.
Mrs A C Thomas at 255 Galena Street advertises hair work in all its branches offering styling, weaving, and related services for fashionable trims and personal care.
Harrisburg telegram notes Edward P Elliott drew overflowing crowds for the Y M C A Star Course performance of Hazel Kirke and Dunstan Kirke with strong comedy as Pittacus Green. He closes the course and headlines next Saturday’s An American Citizen at the Grand Opera House. Tickets on sale with reserved seats Thursday. Additional local items promote missions, seeds, and remedies.
Promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve as remedy for skin eruptions including boils cuts burns and sores and for ailments like fever sores ulcers felons warts chilblains and piles. Claims guaranteed cure drive out pains 25 cents a box sold by Emmott and Burrell druggists.
F A Schulz markets low prices to prove value with White Latin flour at 90c a sack Butterine 12c lb Arbuckle Ariosa coffee 10c lb. Dried blackberries 8c lb Tippecanoe flour 2 lb dc Bananas 10c doz Magnet starch pg MacVeagh gloss starch 5c lb Mason's shoe polish 6c Fairbank's soap 2c per bar Aunt Emily pancake flour 5c 2 lb Babbitt's washing powder 2c 2-lb can early June peas 7c Boston baked beans 5c 25c chicken tamale Lic 4c little neck clams 4c Golden Rio coffee 8c lb Plow Boy tobacco 30c 16-oz tin.
House furnishing department advertises tablets at 4c each or 83 for 10c. Galvanized dippers and wash basins offered at 4c and 7c respectively. Heavy tin tea steepers 9c each. Tin wash basins 3c each. Large long handled spoons priced at 2c.
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