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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1882
Page
1
John F. Mealey and J. Q. Adams announce their candidacy for the office of Collector of the town of Dixon at the upcoming election and seek the support of their friends.
Uriah Stroupe runs hacks that transport passengers to and from trains day and night across the city. Orders may be left at J Mead's book store or at the Keystone House where a hack typically waits.
Local notices promote Burdock Blood Bitters as the best blood cleanser sold by druggists for $1. Also advertised are Burdock Oil claims for piles and planing mill wood at 25 cents per barrel. Letters from C C Jacobs of Buffalo and Noah Bates of Elmyra praise the bitters’ healing effects after years of ailments.
For Rent One of the best farms in Harmon township with good buildings and no waste land. Abundant fruit suitable for several families and all conveniences of a well regulated home. Applicants must be knowngood farmers and able to pay. Apply to Joun Swan Harmon
A skillful preparation made from roots barks and plants acts in harmony as a medicinal tonic. Burdock Blood Bitters is praised in reports received regularly and offered at a price of $1.
An advertisement promotes J. W. Thomas as a life insurance agent for The Mutus Life Insurance Company of New York, described as the oldest and richest company, based in Dixon, Illinois.
Farm listing shows a 150 by 150 lot with a good house and barn, fruit trees and shrubbery offered for $2,500 by nonresident owner Gro. Steen. Also notices advertise sash doors blinds prices from Fieroure Bros and Mrs M E Turney moving shop with dresses and stamping services. Other items promote Mrs Freeman's New National Dues for colorfast dyes and home goods.
March notes report smallpox in Galena and a twin birth in March. Dixon hosts ministers and plays Edward Booth in Rockford. Local civic matters include canal discussion, post office findings, and probate court actions with multiple naturalizations.
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