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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
8
The advertisement previews affordable carpets curtains and rugs for homes, highlighting low prices that bring luxuries within reach. It lists types of carpets from 25c to 60c per yard and notes "by sample" sale of Velvet Body Brussels Moquette Axminster and Wilton Velvets with varied patterns and minimal waste to save customers money.
Our curtains are selected with care with stylish patterns in all grades. Do not buy from a catalogue or an agent as samples may mislead. Visit us to see quality, take home, and exchange if unsatisfied. Extra values at 1, 1.50, 2 and 3 dollars per pair. New novelties in fine muslin with lace edges for bedrooms and dining rooms.
If the weather has not demanded a spring hat yet we urge a prompt visit. The millinery department is busy but well stocked with ample help to fit customers on short notice.
A list of upcoming events in Freeport includes a May 8 dance at St Marys hall by the Madam Seton Society, a May gymnastic exhibition at Grand opera house, a May 12 Voces and Cummings minstrel show at the Grand opera house, a May 15 Republican Senatorial convention for the 12th district, a May 17 Saengerbund concert at Germania opera house, a May 21 Prodigal Father at the Grand opera house, a May 26 Democratic county convention, and a May 28 Columbian Novelty Concert at the Y M C A by the Sons of Veterans.
Freeport visiting deaconess records show 3369 total calls including 1635 business and canvassing 1371 parish and missionary 363 sick visits with meals and nursing hours totaling 125 twelve months of church teaching and youth work 701 taught in mission 566 in total teaching hours 125 nursing hours and 40 home nursing recipients plus 194 meetings conducted and 1194 meetings attended among other activities.
A column jokes about nails and political honesty, analyzes veteran death trends, recalls Springfield electric plant cost tricks, and recounts an Elgin prank that used a straw lined packing crate to trap hens and eggs, prompting the neighbors to curb egg theft.
Congress has authorized a nickel three cent piece about the size of a bronze penny with a quarter inch hole in the center. It would replace the silver three cent piece, long a nuisance, and may resemble Chinese cash in its center void. The note suggests wearers might string many such coins, potentially creating nickel necklaces or watch chains as a fad.
The article notes Venus can be seen with naked eye on clear days, advising to look overhead at 3 pm and noon three hours east of meridian. It contrasts ancient names Lucifer and Hesperus, mentions distraction from business, and ends with an advertisement for Dean's Ointment at 50 cents via Joseph Emmert.
The notice warns that fraudulent census enumerators are circulating to obtain signatures for a paper later used as a note for collection. Do not threaten or engage, but beware. The real enumerator starts June 1 and will carry a government badge. If confronted by a fraud, defend yourself with nonlethal force.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills promising increased strength a keen clear brain and high ambition for 26 cents. Sold by Jos Eimmert druggist. Also notice contest asks railroads seeking to join the Modern Woodmen excursion to Madison Wisconsin on June 5 to send reps to a railroad committee meeting at Dr W B Beck s office on May 10 1900.
Freeport transfers include D C Stover to Holland & Ascher on lot 10 block 26 for 2500 dollars and J B Cochran to Henry Ohlendorf et al on lot 8 block 62 for 3000 dollars. Also listed are several other deeds totaling in the thousands and a theft report from Fitch's restaurant where George Long was robbed of 14 dollars by roommate George Bevans who fled town. Bevans, from Dixon, had boarded at Fitch's. police had not traced him as of the writing.
A special meeting at the Y M C A decided to stage a Columbian Novelty Concert at the Y M C A auditorium on Monday evening May 28. Directed by T Luther Potter the event promises first class entertainment with Miss Florence Thayer Pecatonica and Mrs Allyne nee Miss Daisy Frey Chicago assisting on the program.
Charles A Works leaves Monday morning for New York where he will board for Europe next week. He plans to meet his daughter Marion Works who is studying in the east and will bid him farewell before his voyage. He expects to be away several months and may encounter friends abroad.
Miss Sadie Oettinger entertained friends at her West street home last evening with card games and instrumental music. A sumptuous supper was served. Beecham's Pills for stomach and liver ills.
Henry Daws is on the sick list. Harry Knauf is numbered among the sick. Mrs. Messinger, who has been seriously ill, is able to be up and around.
Will cure painful cuts sprains or bruises from accidents and heal the injury. Bucklen's Amica Salve is described as the cyclist's friend and claimed to cure chafing chap ped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Guaranteed cure for 50 cents sold by Jos Emmert druggist.
A notice invites the public to tomorrow night’s Y M C A gymnasium young athletes exhibition at the Grand Opera House. Reserve seats through Hollister and Fargher. prices start at 10 and 20 cents, rising after boards are removed to box office. Gallery access is only with 10 cent seats.
White Satin flour at 90c a sack dominates the department while Quaker oats 2-lb at 8c and Red Cross macaroni 6c per package headline a budget friendly today. California egg plums in a gallon can priced 25c with Golden Rio coffee 10c. Nine O'clock washing tea 4c per package, Mason's shoe polish 6c, lemon extract 3c, bird seed 3c, white wax beans 8c, Early June peas 7c per can.
Advertised goods include White Star flour at 85c per sack, Mohawk soap 12 bars for 25c, fresh crackers 4c per pound, Favorite flour 75c per sack, Braun & Fitts batterine 14c per lb, barrel salt 1.10, 5c sack table salt for 2c, California prunes 6c lb, potatoes 25c bushel, 8 lb can tomatoes 7c, canned salmon 12 3c, soap bars 5c, cherries 1 24c per can, honey syrup 25c per gallon, Plymouth Rock peas 8c per can, Bartlett pears 12 4c per 3-lb can, parlor matches LOc.
Fine stationery 10c a box Cyclone tablets 4c each Jumping ropes 2c each Straw cuffs 3c per pair Fine glass tumblers 3 for 10c Glass jelly stands 5c Children’s glass mugs 4c China sugar and creamers 11c Cups and saucers 40c per dozen Wash bowls and pitchers 68c Silver plated comb tray and scrapers 9c Funnels large 5c Galvanized dippers 4c Galvanized wash basins 5c Folding ironing boards 65c Clothes racks 38c One burner gasoline stores 148 Croquet sets while they last dirt cheap
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach illness and jaundice when doctors failed to help. After using Electric Bitters she recovered completely, hailed as a wonderful remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold by Jos Emmert at 60 cents with guarantee.
A brief notice announces a closing out sale and urges customers to talk to Lowell during the 4-25 timeframe. The message emphasizes urgency and a final clearance event led by Lowell.
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