13 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1888
Page
1
The item lists subscription details for a newspaper service and prints campaign rhetoric from the Republican platform of 1888. It cites Grover Cleveland and other figures, contrasts free trade vs protection, praises Tariff policy, and includes voices on Democratic and Republican stances with references to 1888 Illinois politics and local officials.
A partisan pamphlet urges Democrats to reject Republican rascality, cites New York Times notes on court cases and prosecutions, mocks Prohibition and Cleveland support, and warns voters against third party schemes. It details wagers and political stances, urging firm Democratic alignment and cautioning about Prohibitionist splits.
A sermon on Joshua chapter three to reinforce faith in God. It emphasizes sanctification, obedience, and God's promise as the people cross the Jordan. The text recalls Rahab, the marching priests, memorial stones, and the belief that God will fulfill His word when believers act in faith.
A New York City police officer notes an old woman who kneels to pray at the Brooklyn Bridge entrance each day, then crosses toward Brooklyn. Locals report she prays near the North wall and returns calmly, sparking questions about her routine and safety.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls childhood fears and a questioned memory of medicines. It contrasts a mild “Dr. Pierca” preparation with sugar coated pellets claimed to cleanse and renovate the system, sold by druggists.
Fragmentary prose describes nitrite fumes causing paralysis and a plan to use shells filled with chemical to disable ships. It mentions Edward Weston, gunpowder, proposed naval attack tactics, and a warning tone about health products and other adverts mixed in.
A fragmented local ad column notes J A Burnison of Calburg Montgomery Co claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his two children after six weeks of four medicines. Emmert & Burrell vend the remedy and promote various patent medicines and hats.
A druggist claims Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup will stop coughing at once and guarantees the result. The notice stresses it is not advertising but an actual fact and urges readers to try the remedy through Emmert & Burrell.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped skin and eruptions. It promises full satisfaction or money back and notes a price of 26 per loaf, sold by Emmert and Burrell.
The note argues that people overlook cheap nostrums and costly purifiers from unreliable firms, while BEGGS' BLOOD PURIFIER AND BLOOD MAKER is praised for purifying the blood, with every bottle claimed to cost nothing as it works. Romort & Burrell, Druggist.
A health notice urges brace up without strong tonics and promotes Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and liver kidney healer. It claims the remedy renews vitality and strength, available at 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle from Bummert and Burrall's drug store.
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