Prices Talk. Our Own Building Lets Us Cut Rent
We announce ownership of our building housing the store on the first floor and basement. This ends the exorbitant rent competitors pay, and we plan to share the savings with our patrons and customers.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1899
Page
4
Retail catalog of grocery deals and staples
A dated listing of wholesale style grocery prices and items. Includes 2 lb can Banker's Mocha and Java coffee for 40c, fresh bread 3c loaf, Freeport corn 44c can, California prunes 4c lb, cigars 48c per box, Sour pickles 5c qt, fresh ginger snaps 5c lb, butterine 12c lb, soap 3 bars 8c, baking powder 16c, peas 6c can, fresh butter, blueing 4c, mop stick 6c, salt 79c per barrel, Chancellor flour 89c a sack, and 75c sack option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Trial order promises bargains for all buyers
A persuasive line asserts that a trial order will prove valuable even if no bargains are offered, claiming there are bargains available to offer.
Head End Wreck Kills Three on Chicago Great Western
A head end collision last night near North Hanover in Daviess county on the Chicago Great Western rail line killed three men, Engineer Thompson, Fireman Deveran, and Brakeman Vander berg, wrecking two freight trains and destroying cars and merchandise. Details from Galena report a miscommunication at the meeting point led to the fatal crash at 9:16 p.m. and a large, fatal wreck with bodies not fully identified. The Illinois Central experiments with a new combination ballast and coal car are described, promising revenue savings and potential procurement if tests succeed. A new depot at Clinton will be ready January 20, with plans for further depots along the line and possible relocation of headquarters. Also noted: Augustus H. Preston, veteran Northwestern road engineer, chose a pension over cash. he holds a record for 2.5 million miles. A watch-cleaning order from H. R. Williams emphasizes annual servicing and certificate proof. The Freeport Subordinate League meets January 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Superintendent Dill’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Great Western Railroad
North Hanover
Daviess County
Thompson
Deveran
Vanderberg
Dournat
Galena
Gatena
Elanover
Minois Central
Twelfth Street
Chicago
Illinois Central
Augustus H. Preston
Lena
U. K. Marshal
Anne Hartsough
Freeport
Marshall
F. D. Rowland
Kankakea
E. J
E. Ry
Dan Manly
West
Yellow Creek
Estella Stauffer
Greenvale
G.M. Stanerfield
Bancroft
John Consalus
Toronto
Ontario
A. J. McComber
Keast
Clancy
Sherman Stevens
J. M. Staver
Scales Mound
Lucy Miner
Miss Miner
Knights of the Globe
Apple River
George Waddington
Juna Macomber
Markets report from Cuicaco and Freeport Board of Trade
Closing Board of Trade quotations for May wheat corn oats pork lard ribs with hogs and cattle at Union stock yards. Freeport market letter notes wheat rise then profit-taking, outside buying in corn, broadening market with strong undertone. cash demand good and hogs estimated tomorrow. Also minor ad copy and a short joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicaco
Board of Trade
Union
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. McHenry
Cor
County Cullings from Rock City and Surroundings
From Rock City Jan 28 report various locals meet daily life news. Notables include trades at Hellwig & Emry Co. and a thriving Rock City creamery. many family moves, illnesses, and visits to Freeport Lena and Nora. A mix of injuries, social events, church activities, and a theater anecdote mix with business notes and upcoming Knights of the Globe banquet.
Martintown Notes Report Local Visit And Events
Martintown Wisconsin correspondent reports visits by J Swartz and son in Dakota to see a sick father, business visitor John Wright of Winslow, and Amos McDaniel in Winslow. Butter yields are unusually light under the current superintendent. Local log shipments rotate to East Chicago and Indianapolis with some slated for Europe. Community happenings include hospital surgery for Miss Emma Leverington, installation of Porter Stiles post officers in Winslow, and a hallelujah wedding after church meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martintown
Wis
J Martintown
W. T. Swartz
Dakota
J. M. Swartz
John Wright
Winslow
Amos McDaniel
Elwood Kyler
Ida McMillan
Haase
Scott
Buckman
Warren
Hutchins
Orangeville
D. I. Deeds
Iowa
Dr. Saucerman
Chicago
Indianapolis
Europe
David E. Cline
Weirman Farina
George Waehlin
Porter Stiles
G. A
Fessenden
Cadiz Village
John Kellar
Captain Warren
LaDue
Paine's celery compound touted as health cure all
The article extols Paine's celery compound as a remedy to purge impure blood and restore nervous and bodily strength. It claims to invigorate the body, renew flesh and blood, relieve headaches and insomnia, and aid kidneys, liver and stomach, with a backstory praising Prof. Edwards Phelps and a long history of medical endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Bright
Medicine
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Galena Street
the Grocery
H. D. Post
J. F. Keily
Ern
North
Hanover
Ilinois Central
Clinton
Linois Central
Division
Champaign
Carbondale
Dixon
H. R. Williams
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Detroit Journal
Burrell’s
Stephenson St
Rock City
Roox City
Chas. Gierke
Jacob Koller
C. Telkemeier
Nora
Hellwig & Emry Co
Geo. Foster
Henry Foster
Moris
Peter
A.J. Webb
F. H. Thoren
A. Brandt
Chas
Pike
Wingert
Millenbendt
John Tilkemeier
E. J. Youngblut
John Montague
Wm. Meinert
A. Rowe
CG. Benning
Ed Carnefix
Goldsmith
Lord Nugent
Earl of Nugent
Kimball Piano Co
C. R. Ferry
Sin
Kimball Pianos
Omaha
W. OW. Kiapane Co
Perry
Lettie Diggs
John Wesley
TI. BE. Monroe
Grand Opera House
Memorial Lutheran Church
Moogk
America
Dartmouth
Edwards, Phelps
M. D
the Cash Shoe Store
Fiarter
James McNamara
Koenig
Furniture Store
J. F. Keny
Pillsbury’s
Stephenson Street
First National Bank
T. D. Hirst
Bes
Burrecv’s
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