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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
8
A local ad proclaims cheaper groceries for the week with bargains on teas coffees and vegetables. It promises many more deals though only a sample of items is listed with prices noted for lettuce celery and other staples.
A retro style ad likens Michelangelo to tailoring, claiming every marble block holds a god ready to be freed. It promises affordable spring suits or overcoats, offering to sculpt your wardrobe with a fresh new look.
Entertainments and meetings of interest to Freeport residents list events from March 16 to March 30. Highlights include Coon Hollow at the Grand Opera House, I O G T district lodge at Good Templar's hall, St Patrick’s Day by Columbus Club, W R C supper at Blust's hall, Warren Academy Glee Club at Y M G A auditorium, Cy Perkins at the Grand Opera House, Freeport consistory rendezvous, and Reich Bower's Minstrels at the Grand Opera House.
William Neuschwender Sr a German born farmer of 40 years in the county died at his Afolkey home at 1:30 am from apoplexy. He left a wife and eight children and a large, well-improved farm. Funeral from the family residence Friday at 10 am with Rev. Schultz of Davis officiating. burial in Afolkey. Also noted: funeral of Mrs Dina Matter held today at 8:30 am at Mrs W Jury’s Shaffer Street home, with Rev. Schultze. Burial followed in Afolkey.
A two-year-old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Diller Seidel of Sterling, suffered severe burns after another child tipped his cradle onto a hot stove while he slept. Separate notes mention Milford Ills district school late arrival, a kissing reward to the first pupil, and a Teachers Institute in Lanark starting March 26 with listed instructors.
Fraternal Army of America and the Columbus club announce evening meetings with all members urged to attend. Tomorrow evening Freeport Consistory plans to act on petition of candidates and finalize preparations for its annual meeting. Several members from Freeport and nearby towns are listed with seating for the year.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Trinity church plans its annual self denial meeting Wednesday evening March 14 at Rev. Keagle's Walnut street home. A good program is prepared and all are invited.
Farmers in the upper county praise the new rural phone system while noting growing demand as subscribers increase. The service aids emergencies but raises concerns about privacy and social friction as neighbors exchange notices of visitors and fires, and residents worry about gossip and misuse among households.
The Cumberland Presbyterian church seeks a new home for Lincoln University currently in Lincoln Illinois. Trustees consider moving to a different city and replacing aging buildings with a first class college for 300 to 400 students. Endowment totals about 80 000 dollars with 150 000 planned from the general assembly over ten years.
A Dixon Telegraph report covers Charles H. Hughes stable selling fast horses Tuesday afternoon. Draft horses sold for under 100 dollars, one team at 1500, Sol B. colt sold for 185, Capoulla brood mare for 190, Ellamarch 275. About 300 people attended with buyers from Chicago Freeport Sterling Rochelle Oregon and DeKalb.
Dixon men eye the ducks as season nears with reports of ice birds on the Illinois river and near Peoria. Water abundance and warm days expected to boost hunting. locals ready guns traps and boats for the April 15 closing season.
An old fable features Torpid Liver advised by Beecham Pill to act in the living present. Bilious Headache vanishes from the House next day, teaching the MORAL to use the remedy early and often.
An old classified style note invites shoppers to leave orders at furniture stores or mail a card to Freeport Mattress Co located two doors east of Henney Buggy Co at 228deod4w. The message suggests a local, early 20th century commerce setting.
Prof Minor C Baldwin of New York City may give an organ recital at Amity Lutheran church as the great organist is traveling in the west. Rev George Cromer spoke on Saul of Tarsus at Amity. Mrs Cromer joined him. Local residents travel for millinery and farm work. funerals for Lewis Brickner and Louisa Rampenthal noted. Warren academy mandolin club to perform. several locals visiting Freeport and Rockford for events and shopping.
Residents along Cedarville road struggle to cross Cedarville bridge as Pecatonica river runs high overflowing onto the road. Water levels threaten nearby homes and traffic in the area.
Under the Big Dome docket lists claims allowed for Jane McGrath and Jacob Leckington estates. Conservatorships and guardianships include J F Walker, Edwin Potter, N W Harlacher, Wm Lahre, and Jacob Gable with deeds, bonds, and letters issued. Private sale orders, appraisers named, and a large claim for Peter Pickle estate are noted.
C F Collier of Cherokee Town endured a severe kidney related attack causing back pain and inability to sit without cushions. After trying Electric Bitters he reports a remarkable improvement and renewed health. Available for 60c at Joseph Immert's, successor to Immert & Burrell.
A local sale offers all wall paper on hand to clear stock. Prices cut for immediate clearance include items previously 25 cents now reduced to 20 and 10 cents, 123 cents now 10 and 6 cents, 8 cents now 5 cents, and ingrains at 20 cents now 12 cents. Paperhanging and painting at lowest rates with estimates furnished. Joan E. Apausoys at 56 Stephenson St.
A recently enacted rule requires anyone who takes or receives mail not belonging to them to return it to the postmaster. Failure subjects the person to a $500 fine or up to one year in jail. The rule covers newspapers and letters alike, with officials tasked to locate the real owner, not the recipient, and no item should be destroyed but returned to the post office.
Mr and Mrs Victor Powell express gratitude to neighbors and friends who offered assistance during their recent bereavement.
A harsh portrait of a weak child and the social impact of disability, urging expectant mothers to trust Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for maternal health and the health of the future baby. The piece frames incapacity as a life problem and markets the remedy as essential for safe motherhood and offspring strength.
F A Schulz promotes Peace Bargains at the Big Store with items across departments. The ad claims every department contains something within the shopper’s purse range and invites customers to browse for affordable options.
Local shop highlights available merchandise and price points inviting customers to judge value. Store details and item specifics are limited in the readable text.
A large variety of spring woolens including all wool homespuns cheviots serges and jackets with taffeta lining. Priced at 7.50 8.50 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.50 15.00 and 16.50. Compare these with other suits at 25 percent higher.
New plain and plaid back walking skirts arrive in Browns Grays Blues Oxfords and Black. Styles feature new backs and stitching around the bottom at our usual low prices from 4.00 to 9.00 dollars.
Black figured brilliantine skirts with corduroy binding priced at 2.00, blue or black all wool storm serge skirts at 3.60, and handsome homespun to serge dress skirts from 5.00, with trims of silk, taffeta, or braid. selection features box plait back and watteau backs, valued 6.00 to 7.50.
A list of sale items including White Rose flour at 89c per sack, potatoes at 25c per bag, a four-tie hand-made broom for 25c, Quaker Oats at 8c per package, a 10-pound buckwheat flour sack for 30c, high grade butterine at 13c per pound, Klondike washing powder 4-lb for 10c, California prunes 5c each, Swift's Mohawk soap ten bars for 25c, 1776 washing powder 3c per package, Gold Dust small package 4c, a 50c Victorine package for 25c, and lemon or vanilla extract 10c or 3c.
Readable listing of household goods with prices: gold brooches 12c, sterling silver hearts 8c each, scarf pins 6c, chain bracelets 9c, cuff buttons 10c per pair, glass tumblers 3 for 10c, porcelain tea pots 23c weekly special, china plates 18c per 25c, pint cracks 2c, milk cracks 4c a gallon, nickel plated tea kettles 20c, children's nickel plated plates 3c, single trees 20 or 30c, snaps 3 for 5c, curry combs 10c, stove litters 1c, nut crackers 1c.
Bakery items listed with fresh bread at 3c a loaf and one day old bread at 2c a loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts priced 8c per dozen. Pies and cakes 8c each. Zweibach 3c per dozen. Uneeda biscuits 4c per package.
Meat department offers savings of three to five cents per pound. Best surloin and porterhouse steaks are 124c per pound, best round steak 10c, shoulder roast 8c, pork roast 10c, skinned hams 11c, sliced hams 15c, picnic hams 8c, sauer kraut 7c a quart. Finest breakfast bacon 10c per pound. Herring 1c each.
Ladies waist selections include china silk waists at 3.00 with red pink cerise and cream hues and updated back design. Front and back corded silk waists priced 4.00. Best taffeta silk waists 5.00 with corded and hemstitched details in black and colors, plus a satin taffeta option with corded front and French back in new colors, claimed worth 6.00 to 7.00.
Our Business advertises then lists several canned items with bulk weights and prices. A 3-lb can of California Bartlett pears in heavy sugar syrup for 124c. A 3-lb can of California peaches in heavy sugar syrup for 1bc. An 8-lb can of peach, plum, apple or quince butter for 10c per can. A 50c quality of uncolored Japan tea for 35c per pound.
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