23 Mar 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1888
Page
1
A reader discusses what constitutes cheap goods beyond price, noting the store’s vast stock of genteel furnishing items and garments. The author argues quality and other attributes set their goods apart in Freaport, claiming superior value in the current sale.
Durability signals lasting performance and extended use, indicating materials and construction designed to endure wear. It implies resilience under repeated use and exposure to stress, reflecting a commitment to values like value retention and reliability.
A retailer touts fitness gear as suitable for all, boasting a wide SEYLES stock and “lowest living prices.” They claim real cheapness through varied attributes and invite a trial purchase, pledging to stand by their banner of highest quality at lowest prices.
The president sent a brief message to the senate in reply to Frye’s resolution of March 18 requesting copies of the warrants and daily proceedings from the fisheries conference with Great Britain. The note omits the secretary of state’s letter but claims the information may satisfy the resolution. Secrecy orders were placed on the matter, though the president asked for publication of the message and the secretary’s letter. The public document claim was rejected by the Senate.
The Senate approved the conference report on the urgent deficiency bill and kept an eight hour law enforcement clause. Bills on bridges and alcohol communications passed while a treaty motion and other items were debated. The House advanced judiciary committee bills including patent validity and court term regulations as well as duties on animal import fees.
Kentucky farmer Patrick Cunningham gains fame for killing thousands of rattlesnakes and blacksnakes on Madison County farms. Local reports claim his method uses a scent tracking and club method while avoiding bites.Community leaders and business owners say his work helps farms near Parke and Richmond.
Fragmented report describes a birthday service for an emperor with ceremonies in Charlottenburg and Berlin, notes attendance by dignitaries, and details about procession and church services across multiple locations. Also covers a separate memorial for Gen. Bragg in Mexico and a court case on a separate murder conviction appeal, plus various other wartime era notices and incidents in brief.
A collage of 19th century items reports stock market rumors, dividend disputes, and labor actions. It notes a printed circular urging former employees with good records to sign to avoid strikes, a Missouri Pacific board meeting, and various railway and public notices. The piece mentions George Gould, a possible partnership, and a mixed set of local and national developments.
An advertisement lists chemicals, surgical items, galvanic batteries, syringes, braces, thermometers, cosmetics, brushes, hair products, bags, knives, razors, oils, paints and varnishes. It claims all goods are warranted and prices are as low as usually paid for inferior goods.
Hd MOG Druggist advertises a full line of general store items including handkerchiefs extracts colognes toilet waters powders and a variety of brushes comb sets soaps trusses and many everyday essentials offered as a complete first class stock in a densely packed catalog style note.
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