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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
8
Finds us equipped at every point for helpful, successful merchandising. The great markets have been carefully gone through selections made with an eye to your best buying interests. We are pleased to invite you to inspect the new goods want your verdict want you to feel that this store is making a stronger bid than ever before for your purchase.
A sale advertisement touts ladies pure linen initial handkerchiefs, 1248 in the lot, no more no less. Priced at 150 each, with a seller's claim of the greatest bargain yet shown in handkerchiefs. One fetter or r1c each selector available.
An advertisement touts 750 pairs of ladies hose in black and tan with seamless high spliced heel and double sole. Most stores charge 15 cents per pair, but the offer lowers price with Toc per pair and 60 dozen in finer yarn at 12 14 cents per pair. It claims customers previously paid 18 cents for lesser stockings.
Only 540 towels remain offered at 5 cents each or six for 25 cents. Limited stock, act quickly to secure these cotton Huck towels at a sharp discount.
In a clearance offer, 600 yards described as heavy crash fabric is advertised at 6 to 7 cents per yard, with a sale price of 3 3/4 cents per yard. The seller notes they bought it cheap and pass the savings to customers.
Classified note describes one yard width Percales in light and dark colors, new styles, price today 8 cents or 6 3/4 cents, limited stock of 1600 yards. Simpson’s offers 34 Percales in French blue tones, 2000 yards at 5 cents per yard, plus mourning and black and white prints at 5 cents per yard.
Apron ginghams and Teille du Nord ginghams offered at Roc per yard. These cotton goods are advertised as best for wearing and washing, with the low price highlighted to attract buyers.
Purcases made long before wool advances. Venetians Homespuns Cheviots and Poplins shown today in black and color. Cheviots 50c 75c 1.00 1.25 1.50 per yard. Homespuns 54 inches wide 85c. Venetians 50c and 1.00. 50 pieces new novelties mixtures checks and plaids at 59c per yard.
The New Silks predicts silks will be more popular this season with new weaves in hem stitch shirted and open works in late shades. Prices range from $1.00 per yard with many options at 75c and several at 59c, offering 50 styles at the higher price and many more at lower tiers, all within reach.
A local shop invites customers to inspect new tailor-made ladies suits and waists crafted by skilled garment makers. Corded Taffeta Silk Waists are offered at $4.98, reduced from $6.00, highlighting affordable elegance.
A local shop touts its vast stock in lace and spangled nets, tuckings and puffings. They claim the largest city line and brisk daily buy and sell activity driven by competitive prices and styles.
The Freeport area outlines Sunday and Tuesday religious activities across many churches. Dr N H Axtell leads a Bible study on Abraham from Genesis XII to XV at First M E church Tuesday evening, while ministers Burling Vanhorne and others conduct services, lectures, and conferences through the week. Local congregations including First Presbyterian Trinity United Evangelical and Embury M E church post schedules, sermons on topics from Independence to temperance, youth programs, and revivals, with confirmations and special services noted. The Clement vs Block case also proceeds in circuit court.
The Warren Academy Glee Club, a strong musical group last seen a year ago, returns to the YMCA auditorium on March 20 under the Woman's auxiliary. Tickets cost 25 cents with no extra reserved-seat charge, sold at Brown & Dollmeyer's. Those with tickets for sale should report at the YMCA parlors Monday between 4 and 5 PM.
J H Rice, recently with Romance of Coon Hollow, plans to depart ahead of Forepaugh Sells as press representative. He predicts the coming year will be the best ever under canvass and notes a July exhibition in Freeport.
The District Lodge of Good Templars held a public session at the I O G T hall over Furrys meat market. A temperance drama Three Glasses a Day or a Broken Home was staged by Acme Lodge of Rockford with a cast led by Ralph Aubrey and Julia Lovegrove. Ada Naylor won the essay contest and a social session followed before adjournment.
Belvidere resident Will Hyde who ranked third in last summer's Annapolis cadetship examination has been ordered to Annapolis to take the final exam for admission. A passing result yields appointment. failure triggers a new competitive test in spring or summer here. EZ Cold Cure advertised. a Grand Opera House audience saw Romance of Young Hollow, praised in spots but with limited strength.
Rank J. Devilbiss of the Baltimore Maryland Naval Office of Customs reports years of stomach trouble eased by Grape-Nuts. He asserts the food reinvigorated him and calls it incomparable, adding the endorsement as a duty rather than solicitation.
Imperial oats priced at 10c per package, three for 3c, Van Camp’s assorted soups 7c a can, and The Best figs priced at 5c per pound.
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