Special Two Day Sale in June at Opello and More
A historical advertisement lists a two day sale on Wednesday and Thursday in June with numerous grocery items. Dairy butter at 140 per hundred, lard 6 cents per pound, magic soda five cents per pound, raisins five cents per pound, fresh eggs nine cents per dozen, coffee 35 cents per pound, vanilla wafers twelve cents per pound, whole wheat flour thirty five cents per rack, and other kitchen staples priced for quick sale. Shipping, stock, and vendor names reflect local consumer values of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opello
Magic Soda
Arm & Hammer
Swain, Earl & Co
Boston
Iowa Democratic State Convention Opens in Des Moines
About a thousand delegates attend the Iowa Democratic State convention in Des Moines. Ex Congressman Fred E. White of Keokuk county serves as temporary chairman and appears to lead the governor nomination. Conference committees prepare fusion plans with the silver ticket after other party conventions report attendance and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des —- Moinés
Iowa
Dra Moines
San
Fred E. White
Keokuk County
White
O. ©. Holly
Des Moines
J. B. Romans
Bushnell Renominated by Ohio Republicans
The Republican state convention opened with a platform praising Cuban independence, supporting Hawaiian annexation, and denouncing civil service violations by Cleveland. It pledges Hanna’s support for senator for both long and short terms, and lists nominations for Governor A S Bushnell, LT Governor A W Jones, Supreme Judge J F Burkett, Attorney General Frank Monet, and State Treasurer Samuel Campbell.
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Republicans of
Ohio
Tolepo
Republican State Convention
Senate
Cleveland
Hanna
A. 8. Bushnell
A. W. Jones
J.F. Burkett
Frank Monet
Samuel Campbell
Freshman Boat Race Opens At Hudson
Crowds gather in Poughkeepsie as Gornell Yale and Harvard colleges contest the freshman boat race on the Hudson. Start time set 5 to 6 o clock depending on wind and water. Cornell supporters outnumber Yale and Harvard three to one among hotel talkers.
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Gornell
Yale
Harvard
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
America
Hudson
Cornell
Knights of Labor backs Cuban patriots in push for recognition
In Washington on June 23 the Knights of Labor general executive board urged Congress and the president to recognize Cuban belligerency. They called on Knights assemblies to influence public support for a July Fourth resolution favoring recognition. Senator Morgan meanwhile filed a bill to regulate Hawaii annexation.
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Washington, D. C
The
Knights of Labor
House of Representatives
Cuba
Knights
Morgan
Hawaii
Queen's Fatiguing Day At Buckingham Palace
London dispatch reports a tiring day for the queen as she hosted several officials and received multiple addresses. The main event was the joint congratulatory address from Parliament at Buckingham Palace, after which she departed for Windsor Castle in semi state, amid continued public enthusiasm.
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England
London
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Paddington Station
Windsor Castle
Weather outlook for Carcano June 23
Illinoise partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with local showers and probably thunder storms. Fresh brisk southerly winds accompany the unsettled weather.
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Carcano
Illinoise
Picnic Disaster Ends Sunday Picnic Drowning
Miss Jessie Montgomery, 18, daughter of James Montgomery, fell overboard from a pleasure steamer into Rock River today while en route to a Sunday school picnic and was drowned. The picnic was canceled due to the accident.
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Rockrorp
Jessie Montgomery
James Montgomery
Rock River
Heatwave Rages in New Orleans. Five Die Today
New Orleans records a blistering heat wave with five fatalities reported on the day. Authorities warn of continuing high temperatures and heat-related health risks across the city. The list of affected individuals and precise circumstances remain under investigation as public health officials issue cautions.
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New Orleans
Markets Report From Hoard of Trade and Yards
Quotations from Hoard of Trade and Stock Yards Ontondo June 23 show daily closes for wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs. Cattle sheep and hog yard figures listed with price ranges and activity levels alongside Chicago and Freeport receipts and Northwestern totals.
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Trade and Stock Yards
Ontondo
Union
Freeport Board OF Trade
Freeport
Schwartz, Dupee, & Co
M. E. McHenry
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Gordon Re elected General Commander of Confederates
Nashville Tenn June 23 Special General John B Gordon was unanimously re elected general commanding officer of the United Confederate veterans.
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Gordon
Nashville
Tenn
John B. Gordon
The
United Confederate Veterans
Cedarville Notes and Visits From June 22
Our Own Correspondent reports on visitors Effie Grimes and Emma Evan and Grandma Jane Miller. visits by Alice Haldeman and daughter from Girard Kansas. Verda Litten to teach at Dakota next year. Rev James Benson family visits Beloit for commencement. Cedarville creamery adopts a test plan after patron support. high school postpones entertainment to July 2 with Wise orchestra. local weather delays teachers picnic. various local actions and minor ailments noted.
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Cedarville
Effie Grimes
Mrs. Hahn
Emma Evan
Grandma Jane Miller
Pennsylvania
Cedar Cliff High School
Wise Orchestra
Isaac Diemer
DeKalb
Buckeye
Hartman Road
Alice Haldeman
Girard
Kas
Verda Litten
Onslow
College of Northern Illinois
Dakota
Cullen
Esther Linn
J. Weber Addams
James Benson
Elmer Benson
John
Maggie Stahl
Nath
Fred Angle
Floy Clingman
John W. Coble
More people take Rocky Mountain Tea than all medicines
Qures when all else fails, Emmert and Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Notable Local Notices and Appointments Chronicle
A day of social visits and meetings across towns with Kryder visiting Orangeville and Miss Grace Goodwin hosting in Freeport. Foreclosures begin in Lancaster Mutual case against Dr Jennie Hilton et al. and John J. Lamm named agent for Silver Creek township. J H Burrell, son of Mr and Mrs Burrell, admitted to the Ottawa bar after strong showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union, Loan & Building Associations
Sean Court
Jennie Hilton
John J. Lamm
Silver Creek Township
Leancaster Mutual Fire Insurance Company
J. H. Burrell
Resolutions of Respect by Freeport Prohibition Club
The Freeport Prohibition club adopts resolutions honoring Henry M. Neiman a loyal Prohibitionist. They note his stand and meritorious character and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family while ordering the memory recorded and copies sent to the family and newspapers. Gro M Fugate L F Boyer Frank W Badell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Club
Henry M. Neiman
Wucerezas
Freeport Prohibition Club and Associates
Bro. Neiman
Gro. M. Fugate
L. F. Boyer
Frank W. Babdell
Graduation gifts to homes, not hall, urged
All persons with presents for the graduating class are asked to send them to the homes instead of the hall to avoid confusion. The notice lists the Union Loan & Building Association location near Maynard's store opposite the courthouse and hours to receive dues from 8 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 5 pm, plus Saturday and Monday evenings 7 to 9. E Mayer, Beoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Loan & Building Association
Maynard’s
Court House
E. Mayer, Beoy
Water Rent Notice for Freeport Water Co.
Semi annual water rents due July with ten percent discount if paid on or before the first of next month. Office over post office. Freeport Water Co. 6-227.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Freeport Water Co
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Batleyville Baptast
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Shawnee
Park Ave
Journal
Caxton Bullying
Illinois
Cyco
Will
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