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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
8
June 12 annual Sophomores class debate at the High school. June 17 Woodmen memorial exercises. June 19 High school commencement exercises. June 20 Eminent Ladies' picnic at Sciota Mills. June 22 High school graduating exercises.
A collection of posturing 1900 campaign notices from multiple candidates including H. W. Bolender W. H. Grotz er W. E. Boyington and WIeman Gorman Valley. Each proclaims renomination bids under Republican county conventions and appeals to GOP support.
Dr W B Peck and Dr G C Leitzell announce Republican county convention decisions in Stephenson County Cedarville Ill Currier declares his candidacy for coroner for a second term thanking party supporters and requesting votes at the upcoming primaries.
Stephenson county Republican convention will decide on the State’s Attorney candidate. L. H. Burrell is named in connection with the selection process and related approvals.
The Young People’s Christian Temperance Union presents an evening program at eight o’clock in the Y M C A auditorium. Admission is free and features music, prayer, recitation, Miss Louetta Muchow in a solo, Hiram Chapman lecture on the liquor traffic and its relation to law and politics, Rev Judson Kempton, and a quartet. Liver body urged to attend to ensure a successful first meeting.
Posters announce Palmer's Spectacular production of Ten Nights in a Barroom at the Grand Opera House tonight. The company is described as among the best, with ticket prices 10, 20, and 30 cents.
All friends of the senior class are invited to an ice cream festival at the high school Friday evening. Music will be provided and a good time is promised. Proceeds will defray the expenses of the annual class day exercises at the Grand Opera House.
Laundrymen held a meeting at the Brewster house to discuss organizing a union. A cash basis proposal met disapproval, and members decided to think it over before acting. They will meet next Monday night to proceed with organization.
Supervisor William Ascher and his class plan a trip to Madison tomorrow evening for a several day study of the finny tribe's habits, continuing their annual field program with hands on observation and instruction.
Members of the Friday night cinch club will be entertained this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kramer in West Freeport.
Plowing corn is underway as fields show good emergence and farmers anticipate a large harvest. Funeral held for Joseph McGilligan at Ridott with Rev. C. E. Dunn officiating at the family residence.
An American druggist notes soda water as a popular American drink with pure gas and concentrated syrups, contrasting fountain practice and upcoming Pure Food Law. Separate parachute comments describe balloon landings, safety concerns, and the growing aerial entertainment business.
A Freeport endorsement presents Chas Weiss of 424 South Galena Avenue a painter who suffered kidney trouble and back pain. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Jos Emmett's drug store he reports gradual relief and improvement, claiming a full cure. Doan's Kidney Pills are 50c per box, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A balloon artist explains parachute drops as dreamlike and safe with guided control on descent. Parachutes can be steered to avoid hazards. balloon ascensions occur in the evening as winds die down. A balloon uses four cent muslin and weighs about
A large class of boys and girls will receive their first communion on Sunday June 3 at St Josephs church. Children's Day June 10 will feature special exercises at many churches. City Council June meeting at city hall next Monday night. A free lecture at the Y M C A tonight explores The Ligier Traffie in its Relation to Law and Politics. Don’t miss it.
An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve clears unsightly pimples eczema tetter erysipelas and other skin eruptions. It also treats cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and severe piles. Priced at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed, sold by Jos Emmert druggist.
McClure's Magazine June offers a varied lineup headed by a sharp portrait of President Kruger by F Edmand Garrett and a study of his career. J Lincoln Steffens discusses Roosevelt wariness with party leaders and a test of his governors term. Also- illustrated Cape Nome Gold Fields piece by William J Lampton and Chanute on Experiments in Flying. Adachi Kinnosuke naval tale from the Japanese-Chinese war and other short stories plus a historical piece on Reid's fight aboard the General Armstrong.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of long running scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The testimonial claims it is the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter galt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It purifies blood and improves digestion and strength. Price 50 cents at Joseph Emmert druggist.
John Hea offers two new gentlemen's bicycles and twelve piano boxes for sale at cost. Located at 84 Galena Street. Contact the seller for details and availability.
Town board will meet Tuesday evening June 5 to audit bills. Persons with town bills should leave them at 99 Chicago Street. C D Emerick is town clerk.
An advertisement invites visits to Mrs Hale at Pennsylvania House Cottage for chiropody and manicure services addressed to coin problems bunions and related foot care. The offer signals accessible foot treatment in a local residence setting.
The letter advocates putting a city rock crusher into operation to fix potholes and improve streets. It argues current macadam repairs with gravel are slow, messy, and dangerous, wasting funds. The piece notes sewers installed in 1892 and calls for abandoning older methods in favor of efficient, modern road material production at fifteen dollars per day.
A dramatic claim links a monster devil fish to a form of constipation and its effect on organs nerves and brain. It touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe cure available for 26 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
An old advertisement touts price deals on pineapple at 10 cents per 8 lb can, butterine and butter substitutes, a 10 cent bottle of French mustard, crackers and ginger snaps at 4 cents per pound, uncolored Japan tea reduced from 60 to 35 cents, Mohawk laundry soap 10 bars for 25 cents, and strawberries direct from growers advertised as low prices and fresh.
The largest variety of Ladies' White Shirt Waists and lowest prices are offered here. No percale waists are sent out on approval or charged during this sale.
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