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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
4
Our showing of Waists Skirts and Suits is large and complete. New lines arriving and low prices keep the big suit department busy. Waists feature long and short sleeves with various neck styles. Skirts offer Indian Head, Linen and pure Linen fabrics in demand as the season peaks.
The Charles E Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets, two years platted, has 42 lots sold and 17 houses built. Remaining 29 lots are offered at low prices with sewer gas water mains and cement walks included. Five percent interest, fifty dollars cash and ten dollars monthly buys any lot. Inquire at once.
The Hagenbeck circus arrived late due to railroad delays, forcing the omission of the parade despite thousands gathering. The afternoon show proceeded to a large audience, with exchanges praising the parade and performances. The rest of the piece notes local social items and school closure for summer.
Bolton June 11 large turnout at M W A picnic in Freeport. Funeral of John Liggett held at his home and burial in Freeport cemetery. Rev Price preached the sermon and Rev Shields led evangelistic services with many joining the church. Prayer meetings planned and more services announced. Local notices mention trains, visits, school events, and community greetings with various families and churches.
Warren June 11 local notes list Frank Norman freight agent visiting Warren and various residents’ travels. People mentioned include Wm Mills in Galena, Ed Stuart building in Pearl Street, Dora Marks guest of Lottie Olds, Wm Neese visiting family, and Lee Burbiage’s Apple River trip. Frank Lawrence attends Jim Riley funeral, Mrs James Rowe returns from Nebraska, Uncle George Hicks turns ninety six, and Madison Wisconsin visitor Francis Dawson stays for Lottie Backus wedding. Frank Copperwell attends his father’s funeral. Ed Slothower and Nora family were in Warren.
Closing board of trade quotations show July wheat at 84 1 2 cents, July corn at a big 14, July oats at 38 3 4, July pork at 16.87, July lard at 8.85, July ribs at 9.37. Union stockyards cattle 3,500 steady to strong. beef at 4.00 to 6.05, cows and heifers 1.65 to 5.10, stockers feeders 2.75 to 4.60. hogs 110,000 strong to higher. mixed butchers 5.40 to 5.72, good heavy 6.65 to 6.75, rough heavy 6.40 to 6.55, light 6.40 to 6.60. bulk sales 6.5 to 8.70. sheep 15,000 steady to strong 4.60 to 6.15.
Hagenbeck's three ring circus will perform on Taylor avenue grounds on June 12. The High School Alumni association banquet is scheduled at the Masonic temple on June 22.
Supt Smith visits a northern Illinois school praising order and discipline in the assembly and halls. Principal Fulwider and staff receive compliments. Prof Phillips, a future science teacher and University of Illinois graduate, plans summer study at University of Chicago. Last year's graduates McQool, Vauts mélet, Hively, and Schaub visited. Commencement week program announced by Principal Fulwicer includes baccalaureate at First Presbyterian, junior banquet, class play and mantle speeches, then Thursday commencement with invocation, music, address by Col. Frank O Lowden, diploma presentations, and an alumni banquet scheduled for Friday at the Masonic temple.
St. Margaret's guild will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. art. Miss Katherine Voss, employed in Dr. Stealy's offices, is on vacation. Miss Nancy Cady of Dubuque arrives tonight to visit Miss Helen Strong for several weeks.
The Danny Journal is distributed throughout the city at a rate of 10 cents per week, offering residents quick access to local news and notices.
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A faded notice from George Liar iae & Son at 126 Galena St solicits customers for fresh salted and smoked goods. It praises fifty years of service, invites continued patronage, and promises high standards and courteous treatment.
A desire to avoid ill fitting shoes leads readers to the Canary oxford offered by E. & W. The notice promotes comfort and quality while hinting at higher prices.
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