27 May 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
1
Shirt waists in sheer fabrics from 39c to 1.75 each. children's spring wraps at half price. Hurry to buy now for savings. Hosiery department offers extra value. New dress goods for suits and skirts at popular prices. Kitchen wares available at good value.
A lively offer markets nine bars of Galvanic soap for 25 cents each. The ad touts big bars, pure white soap and urges readers to try it while such a chance lasts.
Washington May 27 The senate committee on interstate commerce nearly finished final amendments to the Foraker pool ing bill and will try to report them at the next meeting a week hence The conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill passed 32 to 25 The tariff bill was discussed by paragraphs House Lewis offered a Cuban belligerency resolution which Speaker Reed ruled out of order then sustained on appeal 91 to 57 Adjournment set for Monday
In Eagle Lake Indiana on May 27 the assembly addressed American Sabbath concerns as President Hathaway condemned Sabbath desecration. The morning report covered college aid by the board, and Dr William S Marquis was chosen to greet the United Presbyterian assembly in Rock Island.
May 27 Special The Post prints letters from Insurance Superintendent VanCleave and Auditor McCullough accusing Bradford K. Durfee, who retired May 5, of turning over only 509,978 of 728,894 dollars collected during four years in office, signaling a shortage in state accounts.
May 27 Springfield special report: the house passed the standard analysis for milk. Allen's street railway bill faced an amendment requiring public vote on franchises over twenty years. Miller moved to strike the enforcing clause, failing 67 to 84. The bill was set as a special order for tomorrow morning.
A large blaze in Ashland Wisconsin this morning destroyed the Northern Grain Mercantile flour mill seven cars of grain and several residences and boat houses. The loss was estimated at $150 000 with no immediate word on causes or witnesses.
The National Republican league has served notice upon members in the western silver states that delegates to the National Republican league convention at Detroit in July must be in accord with the party platform.
An advertisement claims Bick headaches can be quickly and completely overcome by De Witt's Little Early Risers pills. The copy cites Emmert & Bur rell, H. J. Moogh, and C. P. Guenther & Co as suppliers.
Savanna Rockford Dixon and others travel to Freeport for the third annual field meet under Freeport High School. Notable sprinters Westfall Fuller and Palford appear with Rockford and Savanna contending in sprints distance and field events. Officials include Referee Will Tice and Judges Heard Wagner Serfass Gralman.
Latest quotations from the Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards report May wheat at 70 cents July 69 cents. May pork 7.97, July 8.00. hogs slow with prices 3.50 to 3.65, cattle 3.95 to 5.20. Freeport market notes persistent bear pressure, cash wheat 150,000 bu with no price lift. Provisions ease on large hog movement, lard and ribs steady to higher, oats mixed. primary receipts show Wheat 485,000 and Corn 588,000. Mrs. Rev. W. H. Fouke reports the pastor ill with typhoid-like symptoms.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers half rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box. For sale by Emmert & Burrell.
A Washington jury returned a not guilty verdict for Henry O. Havemeyer president of the sugar trust after the defense motion to dismiss. The court recess and ruling followed, with cases against Searles and other witnesses expected to proceed or be affected accordingly.
Illinois forecast warns of threatening showers tonight and Friday with slightly warmer temperatures tonight. Fresh easter to south winds. The notice also advertises Rocky Mountain Tea, Galvanic Soap, and bicycle protection guarantees from local vendors.
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