11 Jul 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
1
Striped and checked shirtings priced at 5, 8, 10 and 123 cents per yard. Hosiery bargains offer ladies fast black hose at 5 cents and full lengths in sizes. At 10 cents, ladies tan cotton hose with two threaded, full seamless toe. Value indicated.
The Democratic National Convention in Cottago, on the fifth ballot, nominates Arthur Sewell of Maine for vice president after a long roll call. McLean and Sibley receive sizable support before Sewell is declared the nominee and the convention adjourns at 8:15 p.m.
Brooklyn era snippets note Senator Teller, visiting Pueblo, declined a Democratic ratification speech tonight. He will attend a Denver silver conference Monday. The page includes market quotes from May corn to Sept ribs, Union Stock Yards figures for cattle hogs sheep and lambs, plus local notices: soprano Daisy Frey to sing at Belvidere carnival, Burgess to lecture on Personal Purity, Miss Louisa Ball traveling to Minneapolis, and thank-you notices from families. Also ads seek two salesmen, lodging rooms for rent, and office notices.
Rose Croix a three year old mare trained and bred by M E McHenry won both races at Davenport Iowa last Tuesday and yesterday, taking three straight heats and a 2 20 mark. The young trotter shows speed and may set a three year old record this season, backed by Jay Bird and Billy Wilkes lineage.
Bucklen's Arnica Balm advertised to treat chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with no pay if not satisfied. Guaranteed perfect results or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Emmert and Burrell.
Attention pupils make up your studies with us Harrow College offers special arrangements and rates with individual instructions at 111 Stephenson Street telephone 253 Stephenson Street.
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