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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1897

Page

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Sound Juicy Oranges and Bargain Groceries

A list of grocery specials with prices and quantities including Sound Juicy Oranges at 9c per dozen, Santa Claus Soap 9 bars for 25c, Fresh Eggs unlimited at 1c per dozen, Baldwin’s apples cheaper than by the barrel, Navy Beans 3c quart, Boucher’s Rye Flour 25-lb sack 40c, Jersey Seed Sweet Potatoes 2c per lb, Picnic Hams 5c per lb, Dakes wafers and crackers prices, prunes 64c per lb, Black Walnuts 3c quart, Genuine Country Honey 24c per lb, Fresh Ginger Snaps 5c per lb, Freeport Corn 5c per can, Table Syrup 11.65c per gallon.

Baldwin’s Boucher Jersey Dakes Saratoga

Hat Department Offers Complete Spring Line in Freeport

Hat department promotes a wide spring selection in Freeport with the bh. & WY. Brand guaranteeing satisfaction for at least one season. Stiff hats priced 2.00 to 3.00, Alpines 1.00 to 2.50, caps and full leather Tams offered, with discounts on last year stock and a clear emphasis on new, varied colors and styles.

Bh. & WY

Shannon Politician Named Trustee At Elgin Asylum

SPRINGFIELD March 16 Special Today the governor sent appointments as trustees of the Northern Hospital for the Insane at Elgin A B Wright Woodstock to replace John Donovan removed for alleged inefficiency W S Cowan Shannon replaced F E Bookman resigned W S Frazier Aurora to replace D J Hogan term expired Senate met in executive session to consider nominations Resolutions honoring Senators Herb and Wells adopted Bills introduced including a two cent a mile railway fare and a separate ballot for constitutional amendments House resolutions for constitutional amendments referred to a special committee and Tennessee centennial appropriation bill

Shannon Poliitician Elgin Asylum Springfield Northern Hospital For the Elgin Wright Woodstock John Donovan Cowan Shannon F. E. Bookman Frazier Aurora D. J. Hogan Senate Herb Alton Wells Quincy Putnam Hamilton House Tennessee

Ready for the Fight Pugilists in Good Condition for Tomorrow

In Carson Nevada on March 16 special correspondent notes both Corbett and Fitzsimmons are quiet on the eve of their contest. Corbett plans to enter near 185 pounds and says he will win with visible confidence in the ring. Fitzsimmons, weighing about 165 pounds, believes he will win and shows no boastful air.

Carson Nev Corbett Fitzsimmons Fitz

Stock market decline linked to crown prince rumors

London reports a stock exchange slump this afternoon amid weakness in Paris and Vienna markets. Rumors about movements of the Crown Prince are cited as a contributing factor to the broad selloff.

Crown London Stock Exchange Paris Vienna

Prince of Greece Starts for Thes Sal y

The prince of Greece has begun a journey toward Thes saly. Details remain sparse with no confirmation of route or目的.

Hay Succeeds Bayard as Ambassador to England

Washington March 16 Special The president sent to the senate today the following nominations naming Hay to succeed Bayard as ambassador to England and other diplomatic posts. The announcement comes amid a reshuffle of the administration’s foreign service.

Washington, D. C Senate

Weather forecast for Illinois shows warmer trend

Whather forecasts the weather for the next twenty four hours from Carcano on March 16. Generally fair and warmer tonight and Wednesday with fresh easterly winds.

Carcano Mar Illinois

Ways and Means Committee Debates Tariff Bill

The Ways and Means Committee met today in the House and took up the tariff bill, marking a key step in tariff discussion and legislation.

Many Homeless From Memphis Floods

Nearly 2,000 refugees, largely Black, rescued from eastern Arkansas flood areas and housed in Memphis. The situation is critical with the first reported death a family of five in Marion.

Memphis Tenn Arkansas Marion

Return of Prosperity as Mills Reopen at Hanover

GALENA March 15 The Hanover woolen mills at Hanover near Daviess county, the largest manufacturer in the region, resumed operations today with a full force of workers. The payroll exceeds $5,000 a month and nearly every family in town is represented among the employees after two years of idleness.

Galena Hanover Daviess County

Hog Cholera Cure Demonstrated on Iowa Hogs

A practical hog cholera cure is demonstrated across Midwestern lines, with trials on farms in Dubuque and Bedford. Sixteen hundred died before treatment. after curing the remaining forty four, the herd returned to full feed in ten days. Iowa sites Emmettsburg Perry National Delphos plus Chicago Burlington & Quincy routes are involved as advocates see promise. New York note urges buyers to stock up as tariffs hint higher wool prices.

Dubuque Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul George B. Burch First National Bank Orne Bros Emmettsburg Perry National Delphos Iowa Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Bedford A. B. Wakeman

Morris Forgery Case Raises Bail Debate in Elgin

Elgin man F L Morris sits in Freeport jail for forgery as family members debate bail. His Elburn brother offers about 500 dollars to secure his release while relatives urge courts to proceed. Needing funds, Morris’ wife has received less than 40 dollars since January and cannot visit him due to costs. Attorney O F Irwin and another brother review Morris’ record to assess property.

Morris F. L. Morris Elgin Freeport Elgin News Elburn Wyley

Debates Tariffs Against the Favored Few at College Meeting

The College of Commerce literary society hosts an evening program featuring music, readings, and a debate on tariffs. The resolution favors a protective tariff as beneficial to the few and harmful to the many, with named participants on affirmative and negative sides and an impromptu speech to follow.

College of Commerce College of Commerce Literary Society America Lizzie Liebetrau Laura Crane Florence Hershey Albert Manus Francis Egant Jas. Merritt Ira

Galvania Soap Sellout Expected to Break Records

The famous Galvania Soap is touted as destined for the largest laundry soap sale. If you have never tried it, you will be surprised by its wonders. For sale by E. D. Kingsley.

E. D. Kingsley

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