Fall Stock Of Cook And Heating Stoves Reopened
We are now receiving our Fall stock of cook and heating stoves furnaces and steam boilers and assure the public that we have the best and most complete stock we have ever shown.
09 Nov 1887
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1887
Page
1
We are now receiving our Fall stock of cook and heating stoves furnaces and steam boilers and assure the public that we have the best and most complete stock we have ever shown.
An overstuffed old-time advertisement promotes the C. O. D. Store with claims of three thousand barrels of apples, fresh oysters, celery, candies, dried fruits, coffee, teas, sugars, and a full line of goods. It touts daily roasts, lowest prices, and California canned goods, boasting the store as the largest outside Chicago and urging customers to visit for the best stock and friendliest clerks.
Reports from New York and Ohio recite decisive Republican gains in state tickets and local offices. In New York, Democratic state ticket leads emerge with strong city results. George votes fall short of Cook, and the senate and assembly tilt Republican though margins vary. In Ohio, Foraker leads Powell and Republicans claim majorities in both legislative chambers. Cincinnati and Columbus regions show solid Republican wins, with unions and Prohibition votes smaller than anticipated.
The Tribune reports Massachusetts state and Boston city results with Amos re-elected governor, a Republican gain of about 3,800 in Boston mayoral races, and broad Republican leads in the state. It notes bitter senatorial contests, including Bullivan’s victory in Fourth Bullouk district, and uncertainty on legislative composition as returns come in.
Reports from Virginia and neighboring states show Democratic gains in the legislature with expectations of a Democratic successor to Senator Riddlebarger. Rhode Island and Maryland election results indicate Republican advances in several counties, while Philadelphia and Chicago elections favor Republicans on state and city tickets.
The report details election tallies from various counties and towns, noting large margins for Democratic candidates in several regions and tighter contests in others. It mentions Governor and state legislature results, shifts in county offices, and local city elections with mixed outcomes for third-party candidates.
A bold local advertiser promotes unbeatable prices on clothing and furnishings with confident claims of low prices and high quality. The message urges shoppers to inspect stock, compare prices, and trade locally, asserting strong savings and readiness to serve customers.
In a quiet county morning, guards restricted visits and denied general visiting privileges until next Monday. Prisoners received baskets of grapes from Put-in-Bay vineyards, but visitors were disappointed and sent away as authorities announced extended lockdown and limited contact.
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