10 Mar 1885
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1885
Page
1
Fragments show a lead listing gas prices as 15 cents, 10 cents, and 5 cents in a historic notice. The text is incomplete but indicates a sequence of low price points and a repeating pattern.
An old advertisement touts Pride of Cameron flour as superior to other brands sold in Freeport, claiming it measures up to white sugar into brown. It promotes Burrell Bros as the sole seller and promises solid quality with Delicate Mess Mackerel and breakfast items also available from Burrell Bros.
Mr B Walker of Calamus Iowa praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bought in bulk as universally satisfying his customers and his own family. Emmert and Burrell sell the product along with Chamberlain's Pain Balm 50 cents, claimed to equal a dollar cough medicine. Dr Ward of Craig Missouri testifies of immediate relief and lasting cure for a baby’s severe cough after using the remedy.
Town Meeting notice states a gathering on Tuesday March 10 1885. All residents with housing bills are instructed to present them for auditing and review. The message lists local officials or organizers, reflecting a formal civic process.
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