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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1879
Page
6
Advert says Teateat Remedy known as NGS Nyy Discovery cures consumption coughs bronchitis hay fever and chest lung ailments. Encourages readers to ask their druggist for a ten cent trial bottle claiming immediate relief and great merits. Also mentions a rental ad for rooms on Jackson Street near Wal.
J A Tynes of Wilson endorses London Hair Color Restorer claiming it cured his wife’s dry tetter scalp dandruff hair loss and gray hair. He sent eight dollars for a dozen bottles and notes availability through Dr Swayne & Son in Philadelphia and local retailer Swarts & Stocking in Freeport.
Dr Price presents a new process that extracts the subtle savor from each fruit and preserves its freshness in Flavoring Extracts. Ladies seeking superior flavoring should choose Dr Price’s product for genuine fruit taste.
A drugstore advert invites suffering individuals to obtain a free trial bottle of Dr. King's California Golden Compound. It touts quick, universal relief for indigestion dyspepsia constipation and related ailments and compares the trial to a full dollar bottle. The ad also promotes Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup for coughs and colds priced at 25 cents, sold by N A Draper.
An advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a pleasant cure for coughs colds throat and chest ailments. It notes the founder’s Philadelphia credentials and lists trial bottles at 25 cents and larger sizes up to five dollars with a Philadelphia address for purchase.
A letter from Rev A J Merchant of Fredonia New York praises Dr Fenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonics for Mrs Merchant’s long cough and debility. The ad cites Dr Fenner’s Toney and Golden Relief for coughs pain and rheumatic symptoms plus St Vitus Dance remedy and offers Emmert & Burrell sales. Also notes a school mortgage loan of 1577 dollars at 8 percent secured by farm property via J R Weaver treasurer Silver Creek.
Dr Swayne and Son advertise Fever and Ague Pills for 50 cents a box, claiming quick cure for ague fever intermittent and remittent fevers and malaria origins. They offer mail sales and volume discounts, with world wide reputation and distribution through leading druggists and local Freeport outlet Swarts and Stucking opposite Court House.
Retired physician claims a vegetable formula cures consumption and lung conditions. The offer pledges to mail the full receipt and directions in German, French, or English to any reader who writes with a return stamp. Address W. W. Suerar at 149 Powers' Block, Rochester.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box sold by Emmert and Burrell at 35 6m.
A fragment describes two kinds of Centaur Remedies for humans and animals sold by The Centaur Company at 46 Dey Street New York. The text notes testimonials and distribution through druggists or mail order from the office in New York City.
An advertisement from Roeder & Christ in Philadelphia promotes Swayne's All-healing Ointment as a near cure for piles and skin diseases. It features a testimonial from Joseph W. Christ and urges readers to buy 50 cent boxes or three for $1. Sold locally in Freeport by Swarts & Stocks.
Public notice proclaims Shilohs Consumption Cure as best lung medicine with claims to ease chronic cough asthma bronchitis whooping cough and croup and to cure consumption more than competitors. Product priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar with Emmert and Burrell as sellers.
A local shop advertises remedies for dyspepsia stomach liver and constipation offering Shiloh's Vitalizer at 73 cents with a guarantee to cure. Emmert & Burrell promote HWACKMETACK perfume and Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup priced at 24 cents a bottle sold by N A Draper.
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