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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1886
Page
4
The item mixes political announcements for Stephenson County offices with reflective social notes from Washington society. It covers Republican conventions, candidates for county positions, and local editor commentary on past elections, plus detailed observations on diplomatic social life at the Capitol and the genteel routines of official receptions.
Advice to consumptives urges early relief upon first symptoms of debility night sweats and cough. Promotes De Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as anti scrofulous blood purifier and strength restorer. Claims superior cod liver oil, lists Buffalo NY Worlds Dispensary as seller and requests 10 cents for Dr Pierce's treatise.
Dr Bo nanka presents Cough and Lung Syrup described as the real cure for coughs chest pains bronchitis and primary consumption. Ona doga offers relief in every case priced 60 cents and 1.00 with free samples available. Sold by Hosbel and Moogk.
A San Francisco Chronicle correspondent details the harsh, nomadic life of gold prospectors. He describes cabin setups with mud chimneys, the role of fire and luck in ore testing, pocket hunting methods, and the mix of skill and luck driving early placer finds.
The piece argues dyspepsia stems mainly from moderate living and prejudiced views against stimulants, noting wealthy classes have fewer cases. It cites England as example where indulgence in heavy foods exists with little dyspepsia due to stimulant drinking. The author links appetite for stimulation to modern, indigestible fare and defends moderate alcohol use as healthful.
Notice states the partnership IWeland & Steck dissolves by mutual consent and business continues as W. T. Loyland at the old stand. All accounts and claims of the firm Thol land & Stack are to be paid to W. H. Tolland, who will settle upon presentation of the same. WIL Tronnanp, D. J. SREuK, Newport, June 2, 1880.
Illinois Central KB announces a special excursion to Chautauqua Lake New York timed for the Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly. G L 8 C members and others along the Illinois Central line are invited to request circulars from J M Renry General West all. Agt. for details and travel arrangements.
An 1890s travel pitch notes routes and fares for a Toronto excursion during the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pything session. It details direct or lake-steamer options from Chicago, stops at Niagara Falls and Ottawa, and multi-city rail connections to Montreal and Quebec with various round-trip and one-way prices. Includes contact for tickets, plus ads for Burrell Bros goods and services.
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