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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
8
Advertises black wool brocades and all wool black Cheviots in 42 inch widths with yard prices from 25 cents to 1.50. Also offers 30 inch wide at 75 cents and 54 inch wide at 1.00 to 1.50 per yard. Promotes wash silks and new Jap silks at 59 cents per yard as cool, comfortable, and inexpensive options.
The article surveys the season’s fashion notes for readers, detailing parasol trends from Persian pattern handkerchief covers to club shaped handles and jeweled accents. It notes silk parasols, chiffon trims, lace, and novel hats and toques, with color fads, fabrics, and decorative buttons.
J R Garrison a Thornville bank cashier praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption saying it cured his severe cold and lung trouble. He always keeps a bottle on hand and recommends it. Trial bottles free at Joseph Emmert’s successor to Emmert & Burrell.
Rockford Republic letter urges Freeport and Rockford action to keep sidewalks dry. City Engineer Main blames property owners for terraces above sidewalk grade causing water to pool and flood walkways. Call for ordinances or orders to Lower terraces so water drains to the gutter, preventing wading during thaw and rain. Abatement would please many citizens and reduce complaints.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered an 18 month rectal fistula and doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, marketed as a universal pile cure, at 25 cents per box, sold by Joseph Emmert successor to Emmert & Burrell.
A sequence of community notices outlines March and April events including the Freeport consistory reunion, Ladies of the Maccabees social dance, Reach & Bower minstrel show at the Grand Opera House, and openings of local college sessions. Also listed are a township selection, Spring meeting of Frasport Presbytery, annual ball, and dances at Armory Germania hall and St Mary's hall under Ladies sodalities.
The public schools of Freeport were dismissed this afternoon for spring vacation lasting one week.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and blotches on the skin, promising clear skin and rosy cheeks. It claims the product costs 25 cents at Joseph Emaine, successor to Emmert & Burrell.
Mrs John G Oyler is listed as a vocal culture teacher with contact at 186 West St. 219dtf. The entry provides a brief professional listing and address for correspondence.
A vintage ad from Hermsmeier and Son promotes low prices on groceries and canned goods. Highlights include 2-lb bones codfish at 10c, 1-lb seeded raisins at 8c, Van Camp's soups 7c, 12-box parlor matches 10c, 1-lb preserves 8c, good baking powder 10c, salmon 10c a can, fresh eggs 12c a dozen, and various California fruits and Plymouth Rock produce priced low. Flour varieties National brands claim top quality, with Golden Palace flour at 95c a 5.
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