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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1878
Page
5
The notice lists advertising rates for business cards half a page and column lengths, with pricing per line and per insertion. It specifies ten or five cent per line thresholds for first and subsequent insertions, black and white rates, and no discounts. It mentions subscription pricing and the printing company.
A 1878 Sunday School convention program at Babb's Grove Zion Lutheran Church lists opening singing and prayers in the morning, essays by J A Gheen and A K VanHorn MD, and sessions on the mission and role of Sunday School with officer reports and adjournment. Afternoon sessions cover school reports, officer elections, and continued essays by VanHorn. Local flour and fabric ads follow with prices and suppliers.
Listing of fancy work services by Mrs J J Cornelius in Freeport Illinois and notices of new woolens and dress fabrics at Walton’s. Announces first picking Rose Japan at 75 cents per pound from Burrell Bros and new dress goods arrivals daily at WALTON'S.
An 1890s style medical ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medisc Discovery as superior to other remedies. It claims vast U.S. sales and exports, promotes the PleasAnt Purga tive and Favorite Prescription, and advertises Common Sense Medical Adviser priced at $1.50 with mailing details from Buffalo New York.
Forp Rose and Co showcases a premier Freeport collection including German accordions violins guitars and Padua violin and guitar strings offered at unusually low prices. The sale highlights a wide range of instruments and components from a single dealer.
Seventy six children carriages must be sold on account of room at J D Diffenbaugh's. The sale proceeds regardless of cost with all items offered in the auction.
All kinds of fruit available at J. D. Diffenbaugh’s store. The ad promises the cheapest prices and the largest supply in town, inviting customers to shop now.
Prices for spring wheat flour at Burrell Bros show 1 20 in Iowa and 1 40 at Bloomington, winter wheat flour 1 50, Addams winter flour 1 45, White winter flour 1 75, fresh ground corn meal 0 50, winter wheat graham flour 0 50. Burrell Bros lists these grain products with stated per unit prices.
A brief note describes visiting Diffenbaugh’s Fountain to buy ice cream at seven cents a plate. The fragment mentions calling often and taking a plate, reflecting a local service or shop costume notes.
Cites Dr Swayne’s claim of a pleasant cough remedy for bronchial and asthmatic affections. Describes founder’s credentials at University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Dispensary. Lists trial bottle price 25 cents, large bottle $1.00, or six for $5.00. Notes Philadelphia manufacturer and Freeport outlet Swarts & Stocking near Court House.
The Centaur Liniments offer white for humans and yellow for animals with testimonials on each bottle. Beloit College enters its thirty second year, graduating 260, offering Classical and Philosophical courses with moderate expenses and a September 4 1878 term start under President A Li Chapin.
An old advertisement claims Shiloh's System Vitalizer cures dyspepsia liver complaint constipation and general debility. It offers a positive guarantee and lists Emmert and Burrell as the sellers with prices at 10 cents and 75 cents.
An advertisement notes Hackmetack perfume sold by Emmert and Burrell and promotes a five cent American Popular cigar at J. Diffenbaugh. It queries why men smoke common tobacco when Marberg Bros Seal of North Carolina costs the same, highlighting competing products.
Finest Green Rio coffee advertised at BuREELL Brothers in the city for 20 cents a pound with emphasis on low price and easy purchase.
A testimonial from Joseph W. Christ of Philadelphia extols Swayne's All Healing Ointment as a perfect cure for itch ing piles and skin diseases. The ad urges readers to obtain by mail, noting price 50 cents per box or 1.25 for three, from Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia. The piece also references patents and veterans pensions information from PRESBREY & GREEN in Washington DC.
J A Tynes of Wilson North Carolina proclaims London Hair Color Restorer cured his wife's dry tetter scalp dandruff and hair loss restoring gray hair to its natural color. He urges others to buy a dozen bottles by express and includes a payment. The product sells for 75 cents per bottle, with Dr Swayne and Son Philadelphia as proprietors.
A period advertisement asserts Green's August Flower cures liver complaint and dyspepsia with symptoms listed. It claims wide Western reach and urges readers to buy a sample bottle for 10 cents, with three doses claimed to relieve. Swarts & Stocking are named as sellers.
A quirky notice notes growing use of Cronkrite's Ultimatum Floor. The speaker touts easy satisfaction and widespread adoption as a neighbor also purchases Cronkrite's.
480 acres of prairie land in Barton County Missouri three miles from LeRoy five miles from Fymley and a railroad station fifteen miles southeast of Fort Scott for particulars inquire or address E. O. Rosenstiel Freeport Illinois.
A brief notice invites readers to order merchandise via Great Western Despatch, listing New York Boston and Philadelphia as supply points. The item emphasizes direct ordering through the despatch service for prompt handling.
Dr Swayne's Fever and Ague Pots offer a mineral free cure for ague fever and malaria origin diseases. Warranted as effective as pricier competitors. Mail order 50 cents a box, three for 1.25, six for 2.50. Address Dr Swayne Son 820 North Sixth St Philadelphia. Sold by reading druggists and Swarts Stock in Freeport.
A compact retail notice lists oranges lemons figs dates pears and new maple sugar raisins and nuts for sale at J D Diffenbaughs. The ad highlights a variety of fruits and sweets available to customers.
For sale at Stoskopf's Hardware Store on Ste phenson Street is an ironing table available to buyers. This classified item appears in a local storefront listing seeking a quick sale.
Ardent claim the Arnica Salve treats cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Emmert and Burrell is the seller at 28 7m8.
Advertisement announces three dwelling houses for rent near Court House with the listing dated April 26 1878 and signed by J U Coch Rar.
C. O. D. Grocery Store invites shoppers to see the new stock and prices at the corner opposite Brewster House. Local residents are urged to visit and compare bargains.
A 160 acre farm in Winslow township is for sale or trade for city property. Located within three miles of two depots on the O R R. Inquire at this office for details and arrangements.
A $100 scholarship is offered by Rock River University in Dixon. The award is valid in any branch or department taught. See particulars by calling at or writing to the office.
Announcement notes term begins August 26 at Rock River Seminary. Principal and agent shared location details in Mt. Morris. Also mentions new items and prices at local shops including Mack eral at Bunnery Bros and cider vinegar at C O I Grocery Store near Brewster House.
We offer second hand threshers Case Massilon Aichigan sweepstakes Canton sweepstakes taken in part trade with our New Rotary and Shake Sweepstakes. Excellent chance for farmers to buy a machine to do their own work at a very low price.
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