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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1882
Page
1
Partial railroad timetable lists Pacific Express and Pacific routes with times 7 48 p m 12 15 p m and 3 45 p m and 1 15 a m stops for dinner. Notes Brying passengers and trains going west with times 12 15 p m 3 45 p m 6 p m and 7 09 a m.
Acriah Stroupe operates hacks that serve passengers to and from all trains day and night. Passengers may arrange rides at J Mead's bookstore or the Keystone House, where a hack commonly waits in front.
An 80 year old man extols Burdock Blood Bitters for relief from dyspepsia and constipation after other remedies failed. The page also advertises Mead's ceiling decor, Dixon Agricultural Warehouse goods, Palmer Bros. horse care Carbolisalve, and Wall Paper sales. A Dixon dealer notes plow shortages and offers 20 percent lower prices. A Marion Ohio letter claims Thomas' Electric Oil cured an eight year sore throat and rheumatism in other cases.
A collage of notices and ads from Dixon Illinois listings. Wallpaper and sash prices at Mead’s. Lime kiln for sale on Water street. Thomas Eclectric Oil praised by Dr. Crane of Corry Pa. Dressmaking and stamping by Mrs Turney. Dyes from Mrs Freeman. Life Insurance agent J W Thomas and local real estate listings. Envelopes and letter heads printed at the Tus Sun office.
A compilation of notices from Tue Sun includes community updates on elk river water works, rail plans, Odd Fellows gathering, and local crime. It notes business changes, prospected legislation on the Hennepin canal, and upcoming events in Dixon and surrounding towns.
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