31 Mar 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1888
Page
1
The dictionary marks low priced goods as such but price alone does not define cheapness. Real cheapness requires considering other factors, including quality and stock attributes. The Freeport dealer asserts a vast inventory of clothing, Gentile, furnishings, hats, and Japan goods, claiming superiority and additional positive qualities.
The term durability indicates an item is built to endure over an extended period, resisting wear and tear. It implies reliable performance across use, temperature, and environmental conditions, suggesting value through longevity and sustained function.
A retailer touts wide stock with many styles and attributes. The ad promises each customer can find something suitable and emphasizes high quality at the lowest living prices. A trial purchase is requested as proof of value, with a pledge to stand by the banner of high quality and low prices.
Washington March reports a lengthy debate over pension bills for Mrs Logan and Mrs Blair with speeches by Bourky Cochran and Wallinger. Hatch Matson and others argued against elevating generals to $3000 yearly while Cochran defended recognizing individual services amid fears of class legislation.
Washington March 31 The majority report on the Mills bill remains under secrecy injunction while committee members impatiently await its release. The document is lengthy and argues for free wool and a treasury backed reduction plan. It cites a treasury supported surplus of 855,500,000 last year and 881,001,000 this year, warning higher receipts and lower outlays risk economic harm unless Congress acts to cut revenue.
Turbulent rail clash disrupts Burlington, Milwaukee and St Paul routes as engineers and switchmen strike. Officials, guards, and pitted crews clash near Aurora and Chicago, with engines parked and freight halted. Chief Arthur heads to Cleveland as union leadership backs restraint amid escalating tensions.
A garbled report outlines political and labor themes, mentioning Powerty, strikes, and Education reform. It covers statements attributed to Ex-Governor Alger in Detroit, a welcome home for Alger, and a planned state convention of colored Republican clubs in April. It notes a Canadian treaty gesture to Chamberlain with a queen’s photograph.
A crowded meeting on women's suffrage and equal rights featured speakers including Mrs Side-Baxon of Tennessee, Mrs Sewellte of New York, and Mrs Ormington Chant of England. They argued slavery of women and urged constitutional access to vote as part of equal partnership, with May Weight Rowell and Willard delivering remarks on reform and civic duties.
Reports corrected the initial toll from a catastrophic mine explosion in the United States. Twenty men killed locally. about a hundred workers exposed to gas and blast, with fifteen reported alive and several hospitalized in critical condition. Names of injured and rescuers include Joshua Abrivkty, Cod Neptone, and Wenny Poller. investigation promises to determine cause and whether gas pockets or powder charges caused the blast.
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