28 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement proclaims a fall sale offering strictly all wool men’s suits in sizes 84 to 42, claiming new stock and a wide range from cheapest to best. It emphasizes low cloth prices but notes high grade clothing remains costly due to steady labor costs. The ad invites customers to inspect the large stock before buying elsewhere.
Prof Foster warns of three more high temperature storm periods in late September to early October across the United States and Canada. Disturbances cross the West, central valleys and eastern states with two warm waves and two cool waves expected. The forecast notes historic patterns, regional effects, and cautions on terminology and temperature expectations. Oregon, Ill appears with local politics and party alignment amid a weather-mentored notice.
Governor McCurtin urges US authority to dispatch troops to Tuskahoma as Oklahoma unrest looms with the Oh тaw council meeting Thursday. He predicts an attack by the Jackson party and warns bloodshed may follow if Jackson gains power.
Chicago Sept 28 Special. For Illinois showers this afternoon and Tuesday. Warmer in central and north portions tonight and Tuesday. Northeast winds.
The Marketa reports closing quotations for wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and futures for Sept Oct Dec Jan May with prices listed. Union Stock Yards Market and The Drover's Journal show cattle receipts and prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs with ranges for steady and weak markets and by class.
The Stephenson County Republican Central committee lists October speaking events across towns. Oct 1 Orangeville features Horatio C. Burchard and Gen. Smith D. Atkins. Lena hosts W. A. Northcott and others. Rock Grove on Oct 10 with Chas A. Works and Gen. S. D. Atkins. Bolton Oct 12 with E. Heard and Gen. Atkins. Lancaster town house Oct 8 with H. F. Aspinwall and O. E. Heard. Prohibition club meets tonight.
A busy list of events and visits across Freeport and nearby areas. Hon W O Wright is in Chicago while E D Kingsley manages Amboy branch. Eastern Star meets for business, Republican women organize McKinley Hobart club, cycling club plans football, and a Hitt Republican special meeting. Attending ministers travel to Sterling for Keystone League. Martha Washington garrison entertained at Knights of the Globe hall with 15 cent admission. Freeport Shakespeare society meets. church clerical moves noted. Fire damages Mt Holyoke seminary but students safe. Miss Alice and Bertha Bidwell are in town. Memorial Lutheran congregation extends call to Rev W H Dysinger. Rev W H Fouke departs for meetings in PA and MD. Rail Road Men Sound Money club to rally Oct 7 with John P Irish as speaker. Chicago sentiment favors McKinley among business Democrats.
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