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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1871
Page
4
Local notices announce large lines of womens misses and childrens fine boots shoes and slippers offered at very low prices at McNamara's store located at 15 52 4v with promotional emphasis on affordability and wide selection.
Advertisers claim a sample of tea from Jno. D. Diffenbaugh at No. 3 Fry's Block, inviting readers to witness the largest woman and offering tea 20 percent cheaper than city prices with a money back guarantee.
Harry Buckmans Billiard Hall on Stephenson street draws lovers of billiards with modern tables and a full selection of cigars ales liquors and wines plus free lunch He invites patrons to visit.
A note invites customers to the Chicago Boot and Shoe Store to buy boots and shoes cheaply. It promotes avoiding two prices for poor goods and points to the new merchants on the corner opposite Stines, asking others to join.
V Averill, Hat and Custom Boot and Shoe Store, located opposite Knowlton's Bank on Stephenson Street, is noted in the item. The listing identifies the business and its street position with a catalog-style reference.
Mrs C C Wilson unveils a freshly fitted store showcasing a refined millinery assortment. The display features hats and bonnets in various shapes and styles with elegant ribbons and related fancy goods for the public.
John R Wagner a skilled taxidermist in this city plans to start instruction classes at his Carroll street residence. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings weekly. He will display his work from the collection of stuffed birds. Those interested may call at J B Delhauers Grocery or Neff Babocks Drug Store Stephenson at 39 tf.
Mrs C C Wilson offers a wide selection of millinery and fancy goods including hats bonnets ribbons flowers laces linen goods trimmings chignons curls hair jewelry and more. Crowds rush to her counter and leave with packages, assured by affordable prices and reliable fit.
The Freeport Journal reports payments on subscriptions during the past week and appeals to delinquent subscribers to settle. Names and amounts listed include JB Timms 2.00, Adam Wilton 6.00, J Parkinson 2.00, D Erwin 1.00, John Hammond 5.00, Gen Dornblaser 2.00, and many others totaling modest sums as hardships noted.
A fragment warns girls that chewing tobacco grows like liquor habits and sudden quitting causes fits. It mentions a young girl who chewed for years and now suffers seizures and must be kept upright at night, while another girl adapts better. The note urges quitting chewing to avoid trouble.
A note cites a few thousand dollars at command to Joan on approved real estate security in Bona to Bait Applenanta. Enquiry directed to Kaoft IC, Lawyer, over Pelton & Coos Jewelry Store, Tephensey Prect. Lortipreort. 16-1-lw.
A whimsical note on printers wishing for wealth. The speaker muses that printers, despite a shabby coat, gain everything they need through a printing press, with a jab at money and a nod to policy as a constraint. The tone mixes satire with urban-voiced bragging and self irony.
An 1870 Sunday School Convention record from Freeport outlines officers and township vice presidents, with a committee to nominate township committees named for Freeport and neighboring towns. The notice urges prompt, energetic action by township committees to begin duties at an early day.
The advertisement notes Daniel Adamson has moved to larger, more commodious quarters as his wallpaper, lead, frescoing, painting, graining, and paper hanging business grows rapidly. Adamson invites readers to his expanded facilities.
An old classified item notes Doty Washing Machine and Universal Novelty Reliance Clothes Wringers. The entry references a trade name and a local seller, with unclear contact details, typical of mid century domestic appliance notices.
William Walton of 104 Stephenson Street Freeport reports brisk spring business at his Mammoth Dry Goods Merchant Tailoring and Carpet establishment. He touts large cash purchases and low prices, citing a Friday sale of 1925 dollars and inviting verification by General Atkin ns of Freeport. Walton promises to save money for customers and claims to run a fact based, low price operation.
In a dialogic scene Seraphina Araminta Smuggins protests a portrayed likeness calling it a daub while Cyanacius defends the image as a perfect, lifelike gem. The couple discusses obtaining a true portrait from W B Whites near Pelton & Co. store as the tale continues.
Nell and Babcock announce further price reductions on all staple goods at 85 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois. They promise best quality for less money than any local drug house and invite Stephenson County residents to compare prices before buying drugs paints oils and related items. A new cheap paint line called Whamel Paint Giverhu is offered with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Advertises an apron skirt with a skirt line feature manufactured by Ryan. Invites ladies to call and view the item. Mentions Wed Stephannson se and a price of 1-1-8.
A promotional notice from Appleton's agents lauds Miss Youmans First Book of Botany as the best beginner botany for children. Endorsements from teachers and school officials in Ohio and beyond praise its teaching method, illustrations, and suitability for teachers and parents alike.
A notice states that any person taking a paper from the post office is responsible for payment regardless of subscription. It adds that if a paper is ordered discontinued the arrearages must be paid and the publisher may continue sending it and collect the full amount even if the paper is not taken from the office.
Special to Ministers. Doctors of Divinity can procure of Dr. Garber a double set of teeth mounted on English Pink or American Vulcanite for 25 dollars, half the usual price. All other dental operations for the Clergy at the same reduced charges. We visited Gen. G. D. Atkins, editor of the Freeport Journal, who is expanding a book bindery in connection with his paper and job office and invites calls for work.
In Freeport the shop known as Clayton's at 16 1 3w Gi offers a wide wallpaper stock. The advert highlights a strong selection and suggests Clayton's as the place to shop for wallpaper needs in town.
A. Pelton & Co. had bought ten thousand dollars in pianos and organs within sixty days and have now sold them. The firm has been forced to place substantial additional orders. Freeport is cited as one of the five leading towns in the Northwest.
A playful dialogue centers on osculation with Charley defining it as a learned expression. Jenny probes the term while Vera notes a warming, intimate moment as lips near a resting place. The exchange ends with Charley naming the act osculation.
A fragmentary note mentions Tocall, raven d and Sxyoun, and a request related to obtaining a nice pair of Croquet Slippers. The text is garbled, unreadable in places, but centers on footwear and a call or reminder.
Job printing customers in need of any kind are reminded that this county has the only steam printing office. With more presses in operation and a larger stock of material than any other three offices combined, we can do work cheaper better and faster than competitors.
Tamberling's self adjusting curtain fixture touted as best of its kind simple to apply and inexpensive. Col Tamberling of Eleroy urges opening a local manufactory. Fixture available at Buckman over Staver & Snyder's, Capt. Dunham's office, and D A McMillan lumber office.
Clean Fresh Groceries urges readers to call Mayor Cronkrite near James Mitchells Bank. Cronkrite, with thirteen years in trade, knows the market and where to buy cheapest. He warrants satisfaction and will take returns if goods do not please. Leave an order and have groceries delivered promptly to your home. 15-52-3w
A new firm, the Chicago Boot and Shoe Store, debuts at the Corner Store on Stephenson and Chicago streets in Freeport Illinois. The shop promotes new prices and invites readers to visit the red front storefront to see deals on boots and shoes.
A Northwest store advertises the largest stock of cloth and cassimere at Srines on the corner. They offer sale by the yard or made to order with a 30 percent saving, appealing to shoppers buying at Srines Corner.
Agents sought to examine the Finkle and Lyon Improved Sewing Machine at the Chicago Boot and Shoe Store located at the corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets. County agents requested for KE II Puevis Spec. Agt. position.
Strictly Reliable Insurance can be effected on your property upon application at the Agency of Messrs. Porter & Wright who are agents for sound United States companies. North American of New York is among the prominent options. have them write you a policy.
Jay Cooke & Co promotes First Mortgage Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The project advances with thousands of workers in Minnesota and Dakota. 180 miles of track finished, land grants totaling over 50 million acres pledged to back debt. bonds offer 7.3 percent gold interest, secured by the mortgage on the road and equipment, with land values supporting sinking funds and tax exemptions.
Freeport agricultural ad promotes Pattison self raking and hand raking reaper and mower combos. Claims superior utility in strength durability economy adjustability lightness and ease of draught with no load on horse necks, adaptable for flax buckwheat and various grain conditions, quickly convert from self rake to hand raker to mower for two horse draught.
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