22 Aug 1883
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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1883
Page
1
Local papers report Coffey Bros ice deliveries and Burd's carpet designs while Denton Dixon items note sash doors and blinds savings. The scene covers prairie chicken laws, town schools openings, water works plans, ban on Canada thistles, and a near fire on First street with rapid water response.
A mixed page shows want ads for a girl assistance in Mars region and a bay mare for sale, with auction room carpet samples at Burd's. It also records the dissolution of E W Smith & Co and the formation of Smith & Ballou selling dry goods at low prices, inviting patronage and noting carpet cutting and matching demos at Burd's.
Griggs' Glycernine Salve praised as the best cure for cuts bruises burns wounds and all sores with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. The ad claims it will cure piles tetter and eruptions and asks 25 cents, sold by Eberhart & Co.
The ad argues fun is good for health but medicine is needed for real cures. It promotes Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a blood disorder remedy and general tonic. It claims benefits for indigestion kidney and liver troubles and skin pimples. Sold by Eberhart & Co for 50 cents a bottle.
First class dress making and stamping offered at Mrs. M. E. Tusany's shop, located two houses south of Dr. Brooks.
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