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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
4
Freeport residents report magnetism as a premier factor of the age with many patients testifying publicly to cures. Numerous others benefit unseen, choosing not to print their names, while the clinic emphasizes patient confidentiality and invites inquiry into its drugless, noninvasive method of treatment at the reception room.
Fragments show a street location in Freeport Illinois with directions up the front stairs and a date shorthand 12-22dw3m. The readable portion lists two street names and a single instruction urging entry up the front stairs. No additional context or events are evident.
Readable calendar notes show Jan 22 Merry Chase and Holden Comedy Co at Germania Opera House. Jan 24 Columbus Club social at St Mary's Hall. Jan 25 Masquerade at Blists Hall. Feb 1 Carnival Ball at Germania. Feb 6 Under the Red Robe at Grand. Feb 14 Tron Moulders Union dance at Gormanian Hall. Feb 22 St Francis' hospital fundraiser. Feb 27 Chimes of Normandy for Excelsior Lodge. Feb 21 Central Commandery inspection. Feb 26-27 Masonic events and a 50th anniversary celebration.
The Lyman Twins bring new play A Merry Chase to the Grand on Monday, with a strong company and bright scenery. The Holden Comedy No. 1 plays at Germania all next week starting Monday, offering clean amusement at popular prices 10 20 30 cents. Seats go on sale Saturday. Y M C A entertainment series offers four remaining acts for 50 cents. Also listings for Elliott at Grand next Saturday, Katherine Ridgeway concert at Grand Fed. 8, Col Bain March 18, Rev Conwell April 4, plus free lecture by F E Titus at K of G hall this evening with favorable notices excerpted from press. Monarch over pain Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised.
An urchin era style ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions including fever sores corns warts boils and burns. It claims to drive out pains and aches and offers a 25 cent box guaranteed cure sold by Emmert and Burrell druggists.
A Bold gang robs homes on Troquois street in Freeport Thid ward. They entered the Lichtenberger residence while Walter Lichtenberger was away, allegedly chloroformed Mrs. Lichtenberger, and stole $10 and a gold ring. They also attempted to enter Henry Cramer’s home nearby but failed. An unrelated local advertisement for Madison Medicine Co. appears at the end.
A local advertisement highlights weekly reduced rates to prove value. White Latin flour 90c per sack, Butterine 12c per lb, Arbuckle's Ariosa coffee 10c per lb, dried blackberries 3c per lb, and many other items priced to attract shoppers including detergent, pancake flour, canned beans, and coffee.
In the Chicago Inter Ocean puzzle column a Freeport writer known as Happy Thought receives high praise. Mrs. Henry Burrell contributes verse and prose, enigma and rhymes, with a charitable reach to invalids and readers. Beloit College trustees confer a doctor of literature degree on Prof. Whitney, now Branford Librarian.
A brawny Scot named John W. Hunter recounts weight gain from 175 to 199 pounds after ten weeks on Grape-Nuts. He praises the cereal and shares a simple serving method with raw eggs, sugar, and hot water, noting digestion improvement and a desire to send Grape-Nuts to a sister in Edinburgh.
A revival of Nobody's Claim will headline Germania hall next Monday as Hollen Comedy Company No 1 begins a week long run with Maude Phelps as Madge. Prior events include a Stephenson Lodge I O O F meeting and a postponed concert by IX Kraner and class at Pleasant Spring school house. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised by Emmert & Burrell Druggists for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention.
A cold can be cured in a day if started early using Dr. Hoag's E Z Cold Cure. The ad claims protection against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. 25 tablets 9e with money-back guarantee if not as represented. Cambridge, Chamberlin, Chas Johnson.
The Lexington club minstrels will hold a rehearsal this evening at the club rooms on So¢lock. Members are to attend and prepare for upcoming performances.
Sheriff Fox traveled to Dubuque today to place a suspect caught for stealing an overcoat from in front of Grunbiner's clothing store.
John Reardon severely injured at the Northwestern and St. Paul crossing in this city. He will bring suit for damages against the Northwestern railroad.
The Winslow fair launches Monday evening with a school contest followed by Babies in the Woods on Tuesday, Fiddlers’ contest on Wednesday, a cake walk on Thursday, and readings by Miss Hinds of Des Moines and Mrs. Louis of Winslow on Friday. Saturday features a musical program, with afternoon shows daily and a promising outlook for a first class fair. Honored Prof. Whitney. D. A. Knowlton returns from Beloit after mid winter attendance.
Henry Hodges and Mrs Lodena Hodges of Durand receive a Winnebago County marriage license the second from the county courthouse. Once separated and divorced years ago the couple reunited after ongoing family efforts and will wed promptly.
An advertisement proclaims size does not reflect value and warns against counterfeits. It asserts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the original and a cure for piles and skin diseases, credited to H. J. Moogk.
House furnishing department advertises thick tablets at 4c each or 3 for 10c. Galvanized dippers and wash basins in good sizes priced from 7c to 9c. Heavy tin tea steepers at 9c each. Tin wash basins offered at 3c each. Large long handled spoons priced at 2c.
Fresh bread priced at 3 cents per loaf. One day old bread at 2 cents per loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts 8 cents per dozen. Pies and cakes 8 cents each. Zweibach 3 cents per dozen. Uneeda Biscuits 4 cents per package.
Meat department advertises reduced prices by 3 to 5 cents per pound below elsewhere with a satisfaction guarantee. List includes surloin steak 124c lb, porterhouse 24c lb, round steak 10c lb, beef roast 8c lb, boiling beef 6 and 8c lb, pork roast 8c to 10c lb, pork chops 0c lb, leg of lamb 10c lb, lamb chops 10c lb, front quarter lamb 6c lb, breakfast bacon 10c lb, spare ribs 8c lb, pork sausage 3 lbs for 25c, skinned hams 10c lb, picnic hams 74c lb, herring 1c each.
A listing of grocery deals: large bottle of French mustard for 1a, Cocoa castile soap priced at 5c for 3 bars, honey drip syrup at 25c per gallon, pie peaches 10e per can, and a 3-pound can of pumpkin for 7e.
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