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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
4
A local sale offers foularde moire plain taffeta and fancy silks from 75e to 1.00 a yard, now 49 cents. Rich novelty silks with plaids and stripes, worth up to 1.25 a yard, on sale at 69 cents per yard. The event promises record discounts for value seekers.
A massive crowd watched Pawnee Bill's Wild West show arrive from Dixon and parade through Freeport. Major Gordon Lillie led the front section with Miss May Lillie and Princess Winona, followed by bands, cavalry, and exotica from the Orient and Far East, including camels and Chinese riders. The display, featuring a congress of nations and numerous wagons, drew thousands and promises strong evening attendance.
News notes the German School of Tetsoly Tat will open at 8 o clock Tuesday in church rooms under pastor supervision. Admission is for children aged seven to fourteen and the program runs four days weekly starting September. Carnival crowds at Taylor park enjoyed multiple entertainments despite threatening weather, and a balloon ascent was delayed. County court hears further tax payment arguments against Kinois Central Railroad in several townships.
An Ili nois Central railroad special excursion to Madison will operate tomorrow from morning until 11 o clock at night to accommodate road patrons.
A notice offers one free admission to Clover Dale opening by Winninger Bros. for a lady accompanying a paid 80 cent ticket reserved at the usual place. The offer applies next Monday.
A group of Freeport herd guests attended in Rockford yesterday enjoying time with the Auk club.
Christian Shauer sold part of lot 2 in Roger's addition to Adam Epley for a total of $1000. The transaction records transfer of property rights and monetary consideration between the two private parties.
July events include a card party and dance at Lexington hall by Gherry Blossom camp BR N A. August features a Ridoth gathering August 1 a Suey social at Hinbury M BR Olivureh. August 2 Old Soldiers reunion at Winslow. August 10-20 Luna campmeeting. August 16-21 Clarkdale campmeeting. Rivers Side park campmeeting August 30 Old Settlers reunion at Cedars ville. September lectures by Rev L J Vaughan at St Mary's Hall. Also At Ten Grand Opera House from July 3 to Aug 16 with Winninger Bros and a slate of shows including The Holy City and Aristocratic Trump among others.
Closing board of trade quotations show September wheat corn oats and lard with prices. Union Stock Yards market reports cattle hogs sheep with price ranges and movement. heavy demand noted for Great new life pills advertisement. Also home baking at Solt's Chocolate Shop on Stephenson St.
The Chicago Record-Herald reports Dr. Robert B. Thompson of Philadelphia declares women cooks will be two memory. he blames them for national dyspepsia and argues men should hold kitchen roles. His remarks prompt strong reactions from Philadelphia women and local observers.
The board of education met to act on the coming school tax levy. The levy fixed at 409,500 with 36,500 for school purposes and 18,000 for buildings.
Miss Cora Koenig attends Dixon assembly and a Go A. B. ball hosts cards at o'clock. O'Neil of Woodstock will join Freeport to play second base. Cherry Blossom camp BA N A to host a card party and dance at Lexington hall Monday, July 31. Henry Jesberg injured by falling iron on his left foot. W. J. Lighthart from St. Louis attends Isle Captain Tarrart's funeral. Geo H. Wheeler of the Chicago fire department visits Freeport guests and returns home. Freeport Tribunal 99 hosts a pleasant evening with cards dancing and treats. honors include W. D. Willifred, Mary McGovern, R. A. Miller and A. P. Miller. William Heckelsmiller, I. C. freight, injured a truck driver accident. foot injury. John A. Davis post 98 G A R will meet to escort the remains of Charles L. Waggart to burial. F. C. Herp, Commander.
Puts light in the eye tints the cheek with Nature's bloom loosens tension of life brushes cobwebs from the brain that's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 85 cents Tea or Tablets Joseph Emmert Delicious Tea Cream Soda at Solt's Innovation Soda Fountain 1OL Stephenson St 7-28dlw
An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation indigestion and malaria available for 40 cents or one dollar sold by H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkung acknowledging a guarantee of cure.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Tayquire B.A and Gi Cilia St with a seven year term on WN AUR. Details are unclear but indicate late D169 lot allocations and ground parcels associated with Wilburst.
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