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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
4
A survey of skirt ornamentation outlines bias bands on plaited skirts, narrow panels with tucks, and diamond inlays. Lace medallions, appliques, and cord stitching enhance linen and silk gowns, with ruffles for sheer fabrics and selective edge trimming for length variations.
The thirty ninth annual encampment of the GAPL department of IWingis will be held in Rockford on May 23 to 25, 1908. John A Davis post arranges transportation for Wednesday May 24 the grand parade day and asks interested to notify Commander J Cobield by May 10. A round trip fare applies. Old soldiers, their families and affiliated groups are urged to assemble at the G A R hall by eight in the morning on the 24th for a march to the excursion train.
Sick and afflicted Mrs Jennie Woblford is seriously ill and cared for at the Home of Mrs Hoveland Union street Licensed to Wed John PF Mrs Preeport. Louk Harting. A disaster of health due to indigestion and constipation is warned against. Dr Kings New Life Pills promised relief and digestive aid. Guaranteed at Joseph Ninmaert's drug store 25.
Spanish War Veterans of Illinois Chicago camps urged to observe Memorial day per organization ritual. Department recognizes Jack County Memorial association, appointing a rep from each camp, uniting Grand Army and United Spanish War veterans for the event. Commands uniformed comrades to parade in khaki or civilian dress.
Graduates of Freeport High School are urged to attend a Friday meeting at the high school building at six o clock to organize a permanent body and finalize plans for a June banquet. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for help during illness of wife and sister and to the GAR post for funeral services. H T Bowen, Mrs Anicn Tommyson
Hannah Plant of Little Rock praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing fearful running sores lasting five years. She says it also cures cuts burns and wounds. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store and advertised alongside services at Mrs. Hale's steam bath and massage establishment on Stephenson Street.
Compiled notice of upcoming gatherings including dances card parties and social events in May. From Dawson’s dances at Binetts to Northwestern Minots league activities at Taylor’s Park and joint socials at Odd Fellows and St Mary’s venues.
Valentine Deity, a prominent Galena businessman and real estate figure born November 14, 1822 in Andernheim Hesse Darmstadt Germany, died Wednesday morning. He came to the United States and settled in Galena in 1849. Also notes on real estate transfers, Masonic meeting plans, a family illness tale, and local notices including coal bids and a lumber business sale.
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