29 May 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We offer good grades thoroughly seasoned and protected under cover from rain and sun. You can't get better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell.
A local retailer touts cameras and photographic specialties in 1899 styles claiming to be the best value for the money. The ad emphasizes vintage design and affordability, urging readers to upgrade imaging gear.
A local business lists services for hanging wallpaper and interior decorating, plus house and sign painting. It promotes a range of paints, oils, and glass products for sale.
Washington May 30 Special The president issued amendments to civil service rules removing about 4000 offices from examination. Exemptions include pension examining surgeons, certain War Department posts, all presidential appointees with Senate confirmation, all attorneys, private secretaries to the president and to eight executive department heads, bureau heads, commissioners of labor and fisheries, various revenue and land office workers, pension service staff and statistical experts.
Walminton May 29 Special United States embassy Brussels reports Belgian government rescinds interdiction on importing American cattle.
Minneapolis and St Paul will invite all volunteers from the Philippines to mobilize in the twin cities to see McKinley. They will receive a warm reception.
Turrin Ohio May 29 Special General Synod set next meeting for Baltimore in May 1902. The new constitution apparently lacks the required two thirds vote for adoption. Have Got Enough of War Havana May 30 Special Fully 100 men with rifles line up for opening office to pay Cuban soldiers who will surrender arms.
Strincheap Illinois May 29 Special The state board of arbitration will this afternoon decide the Pana mining dispute.
Dixon May 27 Dixon High school held its second annual field day at Pleasure Park with teams from Polo Rockford Tampico Rock Falls Belvidere Freeport Rochelle Princeton Sterling and Dixon. Mr Kearney set the high school state record in the pole vault clearing 10 feet 1 inch amid applause. Various event winners include Ray Cornelius Polo 100 yards James Carney Dixon pole vault 10 ft 1 in and A. C. Andrews Jukford etc. Grand opera attractions planned for Chicago street fair.
Chicago promoters of a bicycle trust report formation of a syndicate with 80 million in capital embracing major Chicago factories and controlling 85 percent of U S bicycle output. The plan standardizes saddles tires and handlebars by color, with little customer choice, and includes parts plants and a patented crank hanger. Major firms named include Western Wheel Works Columbia Gormally & Jeffery Monarch Ames & Frost Sterling Victor Crawford Stearns Stover. James A Hart notes details remain. R L Coleman’s withdrawal sparks rival filings but no capital for incorporation. President not yet elected. A G Spalding likely to lead. Colonel Pope to chair board. Stock split 35 million preferred 45 million common.
Farmers in Sugar Grove convene this evening to organize a crow hunt and set a date for the big season. They aim to curb crows that damage corn and prairie chickens. Page also includes unrelated local ads for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and laundry/penmanship lessons.
The Sons of Veterans presented the war drama Enlisted for the War in Orangeville to a fair audience. Applause showed appreciation for the cast and production. Next Monday June 5 Lena opera house hosts the same show under the Daughters of the Globe. Citizens of Lena urged to attend. Beecham's Pills touted for liver relief. DeVWall couple from Florence welcomed a son. Rocky Mountain Tea promises beauty benefits from Emmert & Burrell.
Mr. C. H. Seeley has purchased his partner Munson's interest and becomes sole proprietor. Munson retires due to very poor health. Seeley described as energetic and driving, poised to succeed in the new venture. Sold by Geo. S. Nash, 64 West St. also promotes Lee's Lice Killer for chickens.
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