13 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1897
Page
1
Our great semi annual clearing sale is now on with many lines cut to half price. Shirt waists from 35 to 1.75, muslin underwear and white goods heavily reduced, corsets and waistlines offered at deep discounts. The sale runs through Saturday July 24 with numerous other items promoted in daily issues.
Special sale offers on New potatoes 19c per pound, Armour Woodchuck soap 12 bars for 25c, Babbitt's soap 8 bars for 25c, cooking butter 9 1 4 c per pound. Sugar 18 lbs for $1, White Satin flour 1.15 per sack, entire wheat flour endorsed by physicians, sardines 3c can, 2 large sardine cans for 11c, spices 10c per half pint can, Elgin condensed milk 10c can, Cove oysters 10c can, dried beef 1 lb can 18c, cocoanut, raspberry phosphate for 10c big bottle.
The tenth annual gathering of the National League of Republican clubs convened with delegates seated by state. Gov. Pingree welcomed the body, urged forward progress, and D. D. Woodmansee delivered the address as resolutions praised President McKinley and the administration's prospects. An adjournment was taken until tomorrow morning.
In Washington on July 12 the House faced intense heat as 29 members wore linen crash suits led by Speaker Reed in a blue suit and shrimp pink shirt. Illinois representatives Hitt Hopkins and Reeves sported sack coats while Lorimer wore a pea green linen outfit with matching shoes. Jerry Simpson chose a dark coat with white duck trousers and oxblood shoes.
In Cleveland on July 18 a special report notes nine unions have left Pittsburg for the West Virginia coal fields. A Mine Workers official says reliable advices indicate West Virginia miners will strike within forty eight hours, signaling a major escalation in the labor action.
The Senate resumed work on the deficiency appropriation bill in Washington. Discussion focused on armor plate for new battleships, prompting a lively debate on naval funding and procurement.
An advertisement announces a free distribution of Deans Kidney Pills for kidney illness. The notice directs readers to Emmert and Burrell's location for a July 14 event and urges public attendance to obtain the remedy at no cost.
July 12 1928 forecast from Ontongo notes partly cloudy and slightly warmer conditions. North winds shift to variable as the period progresses with no significant precipitation expected.
A meat train on the Chicago Northwestern collided with eight derailed cars at Boone early this morning near Des Moines Iowa. Several high tramps are believed killed as the entire train was wrecked.
Constantinople July 18 Special Turkish ministry remains unconvinced any coercive measures can force the sultan to favor the original frontier settlement despite firm power positions urging agreement.
Evan, Ill July 12 Butter fluctuated today between 12 40 and 2 30 p m selling uniformly at the latter price. Fifteen thousand nine hundred pounds were sold totaling 2305 50 dollars.
New York on July 18 saw the brokerage firm Decker Howell and Company collapse marking a major Wall Street failure. The brokerage house, among the largest in the sector, did not meet its obligations. Details of the failure were not fully disclosed.
Market report from Chicago and Freeport includes July and September prices for wheat corn oats pork lard ribbe with bids for July and September contracts. Union Stock Yards figures show hogs 22 000 fair to strong, cattle 4 000 slow, sheep 11 000 steady to strong. Also Ladies Aid hat rack social at Embury church with ticket info and transport arrangements.
Local notes report numerous travels and visits. G H Fonken returns to Forreston while E W Dana visits Chicago. J W Gibson departs for Toronto. Mrs O E Cummings and children visit Rockford. W J Laible heads to South Dakota. Miss Dena Fuls consults Dr Meyers. Mr and Mrs J R Hicht return from Chicago. Miss Josephine Asherman visits Oak Park. Miss Wadeworth leaves for La Grange. Fred Mesick and Fred Koehler join Ringling Bros circus. Piersol family arrive for funeral. church groups plan tickets for a depot picnic. Miss Boop teaches July 18 lesson. exhibition by G A Bogardus at court house square. trolley party planned by Martha Washington Garrison. Knights of Globe hall to host Eminent Ladies refreshments. hat rack social noted as humorous miscue at Washburn villa.
An advertisement claims Doane's Ointment stops itching anywhere on the body and is absolutely safe. It offers free samples at Emmert and Burrell's on July 14th. The copy emphasizes universal efficacy for skin itchiness and eczema.
The Chamberlin stock of hats caps and gents furnishings will be closed out at a special sale commencing at once.
A Swedish Arcade worker said two men tried to hold him up this afternoon near the Stover shops. The patrol searched the area but the highwaymen were not found.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promoted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers boils rheum fevers sore chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with piles cure guaranteed or money refunded price 25 cents per box sold by Emmert and Burrell.
Mrs. A. O. Thomas advertises hair work services at 255 Galena Avenue offering all branches of hair crafts and related styling.
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