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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1879

Page

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Advertising Rates 400 600

Ad rates listed with numeric figures and partial pricing lines. Reads like a clipping fragment showing cost per unit and display options. No full context or dates provided.

Bargain notices mix markets and dating hints

An OCR fragment advertises cheap coffee and flavoring extracts, listing Rio Coffee at 20 cents, with other low priced items from BuRnrell Bros Los and Walton's. It mentions a small gold cross auction item near River School holding and Stephenson Street, dated Saturday March 20, inviting calls at the big office for payment or delivery.

Our Souls BuRnrell Bros Los River School Holding Stephenson Street Satwy

Freeport Ad Promotes Health Remedies and Loans

An old-style advertisement mentions the New York Clothing House at Stine's Corner and praises Dr. Kine's California Golden Compound for digestive and health issues with a free trial bottle offer. It also notes Taylor & Son loan agents offering farm land loans, and promotes Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry with trial bottles and prices, listing Swarts & Stocking in Freeport as a local seller.

Freeport New York Stine’s Corner Taylor & Son

Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Cure for Coughs and Colds

A native remedy advertised to prevent and cure coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and consumption if used in time. Claims action on stomach kidneys skin liver and mucous surfaces to cleanse blood build tissues and fortify the system. Promotes digestion blood enrichment appetite and vitality for aged feeble and convalescent individuals. Sold by Swartz & Stocking with samples at 15 cents and bottles at one dollar.

Swartz & Stocking

I Wish Everybody to Know

Reverend George I Thayer praised Shilohs Consumption Cure in our store noting he and his wife owe their lives to its effects. The medicine, claimed to cure lung diseases, was advertised as having a tremendous sale and perfect satisfaction in many cases. Drs Matchett and France Bownton Mp May 15 1878 sold by Emmert and Burrell.

George I. Thayer M. E. Church Shiloh Matchett & France Bownton, Mp Emmert & Burrell

No Deception Used Vitalizer offer at Emmert and Burrell

An advertisement promises a free trial of SALON'S VITALIZER for ailments including indigestion liver complaint constipation sour stomach and general debility. If the remedy fails to cure or relieve the buyer may obtain it free of cost. The product is sold by Emmert and Burrell for 75 cents.

Kine California Emmert & Burrell Freeport

Lame Back Side or Chest Plaster Sold by Emmert and Burreil

For Lame Back Side or Chest use SIHITLOWS POROUS PLASTER. Price 25 cents. Sold by Emmert and Burreil.

Emmert & Burreil

Liver disease cure promoted by August Flower claim

An advertisement extols the liver as central to health and links dyspepsia and liver complaints to its function. It asserts Green's August Flower cures digestive and nervous symptoms, offers sample bottles for 10 cents, and lists Swifts X & Stocking as sellers on the Western Continent.

Swifts X& Stocking

Dr Price Unique Perfumes Advertised By Praise

Ad copy touts Dr Price perfumes as admired by all. Pet Rose fragrance shifts to sweet blossom scent while AMstarouquet is described as delicately delightful. Fral Riches praised for rich fresh flowery odor surpassing any Cologne or toilet water.

Dr. Price

Burrell Bros Tea Offer Promises Savings

Burrell Bros claims readiness to duplicate any tea sample and promises savings of ten to forty cents per pound on the same quality product, inviting customers to compare and switch.

Burrell Bros

Well Known Citizen Praises London Hair Color Restorer

From Wilson North Carolina J A Tynes reports his wife suffered ten to twelve years with dry tetter scalp dandruff hair loss and gray hair. After London Hair Color Restorer the tetter cured gray hair restored to natural color and hair growth. He bought a dozen bottles by express sending 88 cents post office order. Sold 75 cents a bottle by leading druggists Dr Swayne and Son Philadelphia sole proprietors 28 9 ying opposite Court House.

J. A. Tynes Wilson N.C Usite London Express Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia Freeport Swarts & Stocking Court Touse

Burrell Bros Grocery Savings Prompted in Ad

A promotional line urges readers to visit Burrell Bros to discover how much more than ten percent they can save on groceries by shopping there. The note emphasizes cost savings as the primary appeal and invites customers to inquire directly.

Burrell Bros

Fever and Ague Cured for 50 Cents

Dr Swayne's Fever and Ague Pills claim quick cures for ague fever intermittent and remit tent fevers and malaria related diseases. Priced at 50 cents a box with discounts for multiple boxes. Sold by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and by Leying opposite Court House.

Swayne Dr. Swayne & Son North Sixth At Philadelphia Ley Freeport Swarts & Stocking Court House

New Blacksmith Shop Opens on Chicago Street

J D Ahern, ten months with Win Huber as a horse shoer and blacksmith, opens a shop adjoining the livery stable at S N B Taylor on Chicago Street. Ahern won a Silver Medal at the State Fair last year for best horse shoes and will specialize in shoeing while seeking patronage.

J.D. Ahern Win Huber SN. B. Taylor Chicago Street Ahern

The Cheatest Blessing Lop Bitters Cure Claim

An advertisement touts Lop Bitters as a universal remedy that cleanses blood tones stomach and liver, curing diseases and preventing illness. The copy claims thousands have been saved and cured by the remedy and invites readers to try it, noting another column for more.

Farm of 160 acres near two depots for sale or trade

A valuable 160 acre farm in Winslow township is offered for sale or trade. It lies within three miles of two depots on the O R BR line. Inquiries should be made at this office for details and negotiations.

Winslow Township Oo. R. BR

Mt Car Roll Seminary Advertisement in Business Cards

Advertisement fragment appears among business cards listing Mt Car Roll Seminary. It hints at an institutional listing, with no further details on programs or contact information readable from the fragment.

Mt. Carroll Seminary

Tling Centaurs Preparations for Humans and Animals

Notice claims two types of remedies, the wulure for humans and the Yellow for animals. It asserts testimonials on each bottle and offers procurement via druggists or by mail from Tri Jentaure Company at 46 Dey Street, New York City.

Tri Jentaur Company Dey Street New York City

Bucklews Arnica Salve Ad

The best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions sells for 25 cents a box by Emmert and Burrell at 85-6m.

Emmert & Burrell

Swayne's All-healing Ointment Promises Piles Cure

An advertisement touts Swayne's All-healing Ointment as a perfect remedy for severe itching and skin diseases. It features a testimonial from Joseph W. Christ of Roedel & Christ, urging readers to buy by mail or at druggists, with price details and Philadelphia origin.

Ted Swayne Joseph W. Christ Firm of Roedel & Christ Second Street Philadelphia Dr. Swayne & Son Freeport Swarts & Stocking Court House

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds

An Honest Medicine touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and related throat lung ailments. Claims the remedy cures where others fail with many permanent cures and lists Emmert and Burrell as sellers on trial price ten cents. regular size one dollar.

Emmert & Burrell

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Sapa Sue Idol Cole Ned Coe Sanford & RO Brewster House Stone’s Ancy Goons Andildren Price Dr Price Jackson Street Buckeye Force Furst & Bradley Barnes Union W. G. & W. Barnes Stephenson D. Adamson Stephenson ST EW York Clothing Flouse Sway- N University of Pennsylvania North Sixth Street Tmmert & Burrell Freeport, Ill C. H. Little C. A. McNamara & CO AS. A. McCnamara & CO Stevens WM. Walton
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