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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1883
Page
1
Notice to stockholders announces the annual election of directors at the bank’s office on Tuesday January Suh day 1884 between 2 and 4 pm. James A. Hawey cashier signed.
A reader notices Dixon Illinois ads selling Wakefield Raton Rockers and Easy Chairs, parlor sets, tile, dressmaking services, blankets, eyeglasses, watches, cemetery lots, and rural land for sale. An anecdotal note promotes a Richmond Virginia joke and Bigelow’s Positive Cure with trial bottle offer.
Hobart's showcases lace pins and bracelets along with a fresh gold and silver watch assortment. Griggs' Glyceryne Salve is advertised as a remedy for cuts burns and skin eruptions. Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic is promoted as a cure for dyspepsia and various ailments. Eberhart & Co. retails the tonics and salves.
Local columns describe Dixon events from the traditional year end to New Year reflections. Reports cover county supervisors debate on an asylum for the insane, canal route discussions, court notices, and local society notes including marriages and obituaries.
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