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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1889
Page
1
A partial rail timetable lists passenger trips at 1:50 p m 3 15 a m and 6 21 a m with Amboy Pass at 5 04 p m and 7 25 a m. Freight runs at 4 10 p m and other times are unclear in the fragment.
Classified notices tout Ayer s Sarsaparilla for rheumatism and blood purification, Griggs gycerine salve for skin cures, Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic for dyspepsia and blood cleansing, and Shoppers urged to buy at Horton’s store with Tuesday and Thursday bargain sales. Also advertised are buggies, harness, and North Dixon real estate listings.
A long column of notices covers sales offers for carts harness and handbills, upcoming visits by Mr. and Mrs. Cummins, theater and lecture plans, farm accidents, school appointments, and local business promotions. It records community events at Dixon Lake George Polo Rock Falls and nearby towns with names of individuals and firms such as Tillson Hayden Geo Laing and the Sun office.
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