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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1877
Page
5
Rates for advertising include various display sizes and durations with per line charges for business cards and notices. Reading column notices cost ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents for subsequent insertions, with black type at twenty cents per line initially and ten cents later. Subscriptions priced at 22,000 yearly.
Aug 1 London reports a Vatican approved drive to form the International Catholic League with Rome as its center. The plan aims to defend church rights, reestablish temporal power, expand the Catholic press, and coordinate through a central headquarters with branches, promising legal action against opponents and direct Vatican telegraphic links.
The text extols a remedy for obstructed digestion, claiming it improves blood quality, boosts gastric juices, and aids nutrient assimilation. It notes visible health gains such as vigor, weight gain, and active bodily functions, and mentions a grand clock display by Karl Keil Th. The article also references Tomlinson organizing exhibitions of the clock in the city, urging public attendance.
Special election notice issued for a mayoral vote on September 4, 1877, in New York City. Electors will decide bonds of equal amount maturing July 1, 18 and overall city questions. Polls open at 7 00 PM at designated ward sites including Tremont and Third Ward's New York Hotel.
Cons G. Sanborn, dealer in books, stationery and pictures, declares in a public appeal that eleven years of fair dealing and cash purchases let him offer prices 16 to 26 percent lower than rivals. He claims greater stock of books and frames than Stephenson county dealers combined and invites scrutiny at his shop.
A promotional item quotes a New York State Normal School president praising Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic with Capitol Bitters, claiming cures and enhanced healing. It includes a testimonial from Prof John W Armstrong and calls for Readers to request a circular “Peoples' Remedies.”
My next Grand Excursion to Southwest Kansas will leave Freeport Aug. 22 and Sept. 19 at 1 20 p m The excursion will pass through Topeka Emporia Florence Peabody Newton Hutchison Sterling Great Bend Larned to Kinsley For excursion rates land circulars apply in person or by letter to I If Wurrson District Agent ALT SPAR R 317 Perry st Davenport Iowa
Businessmen are reminded that the Tornado Bus begins daily runs from Stephenson Street at noon and 6 pm. The bus travels out of the city during the remaining daytime hours.
Diffenbaugh plans the largest peach lot ever brought to the market with all other fruits available at very cheap prices. The announcement urges shoppers to get ready for substantial fruit offerings.
Mayor Jacob Krohn proclaims a special vote on August 26 1877 to authorize a thirteen thousand one hundred dollar city loan and bond issue with interest not exceeding eight percent to redeem bonds due September 4, 1877. Voters will choose for issuing bonds or against issuing bonds.
Three spring one horse wagon in good as new condition for sale. See at H Branyan’s shop on Galena Avenue by the creek bank. For details inquire at this office.
County Surveyor JOSES requests those needing surveying services to leave orders with the County Clerk. Include name range township section and day requested. Office located in the Court House Freeport Illinois.
All kinds of Machine Oil at the shop of D ADAMSON at 89 Stephenson Street. The notice advertises oil types suitable for machinery and equipment, inviting customers to inspect the stock and prices.
Swarts and Stocking, opposite the Court House, report record paint sales for the year with goods that give satisfaction.
A brief classified note advertises a ten dollar order from a city nursery. Apply soon at this office.
Bargain sale offers watches jewelry clocks and silverware. A. W. Ford Jeweler advertises a three day cash sale with stock at cost and warranted goods in Freeport dated July 18 1877 specifying corner Stephenson and Chicago Streets.
Located at Dixon Illinois, the fall term of the third year begins Monday September 8. Students have attended from five different states and eleven counties in the state, with plans to organize two more departments and add two or three capable professors to reinforce the faculty.
It advertises sugar prices and paint supplies at D Adamson and Burrell Bros. It promotes white lead and linseed oil at bottom figures, as well as wall paper and window shades being sold out at cost to clear space for fall stock.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shilohs System Vitalizer for dyspepsia liver issues sour stomach constipation loss of appetite and debility. It mentions a sample bottle ten cents a regular bottle 75 cents and warns of death from neglecting coughs and colds. Kamnert Burrell sells related products including Hackmetack and porous plasters.
Advert reveals the New Family Sturre sewing machine as a superior, low priced aid. Claims rapid, smooth, strong performance for all household tasks, with late improvements, easy learning, and durable service. Promises territory free and quick agent earnings for supplying the demand from A Cately & Co at Broadway and Eighth St New York.
The ad recommends W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank for pure teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs. It promises low prices and door delivery, urging readers to remember Robey for good goods at the lowest prices.
An advertisement from Journal Bookbindery's Journal Block on Chicago and Bridge Streets touts John Wagner as a longtime grocer offering the lowest prices and the largest stock in the city. It urges readers to visit the Brewster House area opposite and be convinced by the bargains.
Stephenson County Bible Society schedules meetings from August through September at multiple churches including West Point Kent Presbyterian Lorun Village Jefferson Ebenezer German Kent Van Brocklin M E Loran Lutheran Silver Creek Ridott Center School House Ridott Village U B Church and Freeport. County Agent C Foster to organize Stephenson County Annual Bible Society Meeting at Freeport.
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University in Dixon good in any branch or department taught. For particulars call at or address this office.
For sale an improved Winchester sixteen shot rifle, in good as new condition or will trade for a breech loading shot can. For particulars inquire at this office.
Plows cultivators and other farm machinery repaired on short notice at HUUYY Ab Easter & Co's Shops with prompt service and skilled workmanship.
The fashionable drink Mead is highlighted at the Diffenbaughs Soda Fountain as a draw for patrons seeking a tasteful beverage option.
An office advertises the purchase of a thousand magazine volumes to bind at bedrock prices. The note seeks suppliers or owners offering these magazines for binding work at low rates.
To the Farmers of Stephenson County and vicinity the Stephenson County Farmers' Co operative Association announces its managing agent has a full line of farm implements from hand rake to threshing machine. All are of the best manufacture and sold only on their merits. Satisfaction guaranteed or no sale.
An old style health advertisement claiming energy and honesty lead to riches and health comes from using Avgust Flower. It promises quick relief for dyspepsia liver issues and nervous symptoms with two doses and offers sample bottles for 10 cents and regular bottles for 75 cents. Sold by Swarts and Stocking and by first class druggists nationwide.
A valuable flouring mill property known as the Freeport City Mills on the Pecatonica River with water power three run of stones in good running order will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Enquire Wensten & Rippes, Proprietors, Freeport, Illinois. April 19, 1877.
Plows repointed sharpened and polished at Easter and Co's Shops. Brown and Vail Root and Shoe Makers boast unbeatable work and prices. They offer all kinds of boots and shoes with styles to suit customers and guarantee satisfaction. Basement shop under Ford's jewelry store Tarbox Block Cor Stephenson and Chicago streets Preepart Illinois.
At 110 Stephenson Street BeRReLL Bros advertise Brown's Spring Wheat Flour at $2.60 per sack. The Cheapest And Finest Parlor and Climber Seis are offered at the new upstairs store No 80 Stephenson Street featuring Tent & Koenia.
Advertisement notes two warehouses for rent located at 91 and 98 Galena Street. Inquiries directed to W G and W Barnes for details and leasing terms.
At Easter and Co s Warehouse first class farm machinery offered at the lowest prices. Also Swarts and Stocking machine oils available opposite the Court House.
Readable fragments note malt vinegar and pure vinegar products at Burkell Bra’s. No clear event, date, or organization identified.
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