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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1876
Page
5
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A historic article extols Kansas as a central American axis after folding a U.S. map, noting the Kansas Pacific Railway path near Fort Riley and the rich rolling prairie lands. It highlights connections with the Junction City and Fort Riley Railroad, urging settlement and development between oceans.
An 8 lot sale of woolen hosiery merwear offered at very low prices. Items include Idang silver head ebony canes and other chase pieces. Listings mention FORD's Sure and BURRELL Bres with places Maple xy np California Buckwheat Flour. Auction attributed to Mrs J Benson.
A Kansas wheat grower describes costing, methods, and strong profits from multi crop practice. He details plowing, seeding, harrowing, threshing, and marketing costs, with yields around 22 bushels per acre and prices near $1.05 a bushel. He notes doubled winter wheat acres and rising optimism despite past grasshopper years.
J. D. Diffenbaugh and Son announce a clearance sale to reduce stock of confectioneries fruits and toys ahead of a new shipment. Prices cut to move inventory.
WEDDING RINGS in solid gold plain and engraved with diamonds cameos amethysts topaz garnet and other stones at Ford's Jewelry store 21344 T have opened this week another new stock bought at lower prices than ever many items about half the season's first price It will pay to examine in every department W A Stevens WantrEd A music scholars by a competent teacher Terms 8 for 20 lessons Address P O Box 790 Children's Sleds Wagons and Buggies all descriptions at third-time prices J D Diffenbaugh Son s
A brisk appeal urged readers to act quickly to secure seats at once. The call to action targets available tickets for Tuesday night and emphasizes immediate purchase to avoid missing out.
A local ad declares they manufacture pure candies without adulteration and sell cheaper than adulterated kinds bought in Chicago and other places. Wholesale and retail by J. D. DiFifenbaugh & Son. Also offered are Ladies Woolen Chemiloons at $2.25 from Mrs. J. Benson.
The ad notes W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank offers pure teas coffees sugars syrups and canned fruits at low prices with home delivery. It also announces a new Taylor and Haas livery partnership after a fire with Mr Haas joining Mr S F Taylor at the old Taylor corner Chicago and Bridge streets. The firm promises ample stock and ready horses and carriages for old and new customers.
The notice announces $50 swell-body cutters at T. L. J. Kiapp’s in Freeport Illinois with two years of warranted work. It highlights affordable prices and guaranteed quality for the advertised tool.
A business announces tally destruction and large monetary loss and urges all patrons owing money to settle immediately as they plan to rebuild.
Persons seeking work are advised to leave their names with managers of the Temperance Reading Rooms so prospective employers may locate them. The instruction aims to connect job seekers with those in charge and streamline hiring.
Miss Aurand resumes drawing and painting classes at Munn's Building with weekly sessions on Tuesday Thursday and Friday inviting pupils to enroll for instruction in a local art program.
The Kansas Pacific Homestead explains a five million acre land grant along the railroad belt from the Missouri line to Denver Colorado. It cites favorable climate soil and production and notes lands are untaxed until patent issues with liberal payment terms. Address inquiries to S J Gilamorre Land Commissioner Lawrence Kansas. 231 84 12w
Old Doctor Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Mass has perfected a honeyed Castoria that preserves laxative efficacy while improving taste. The preparation, used successfully in his practice especially for children, is being introduced to the public due to rising demand from families and physicians alike.
Classified snippet offers binding 1000 volumes of magazines at bedrock prices and a Lincoln Avenue residence for sale with easy terms. Includes endorsement from Morris Morris former Indiana State Auditor praising Scandinavian Blood Purifier and Blood Pills. Also notes sale of 100 violins and accordions at 106 Stephenson Street.
Ford's Jewelry at 2134 4th Avenue offers a wide range of new styles of silver gifts suitable for weddings and holiday giving, showcasing a large selection for immediate purchase.
All kinds of sewing machine repair work offered and machine needles oils sold by A. Dahl in J. F. Dittmann's gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.
This advertisement touts the New Family Shuttle sewing machine as surpassing all rivals in speed, ease, and durability. It claims it handles any fabric, features late improvements, and offers territory free sales via A Cately & Co at Broadway and Eighth Street, New York.
Rental notice for the Martin homestead fronting Galena Street seeks inquiries to Johnna Martin via Taylor Farley Estey Western Cottage and Standard Organs Hazleton and Mathushek pianos. Prospective tenants advised to visit John Dea's Music Store at 106 Stephenson Street for details.
J D Diffenbaugh and Son advertise winter apples from Michigan and New York State. Prices range from 2.25 to 32.50 per barrel with warranted quality and delivery options.
A local merchant gained fifteen pounds in two months after taking six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The ad claims the remedy addresses stomach and liver derangements causing many ailments, pure vegetable formula, and offers a $500 reward if it fails to cure sick or bilious headache. Draper and Swarts & Stocking stock the product.
Sale records show 50 000 bottles distributed in the Northwest with fewer than fifty returns under a refund guarantee. The maker asserts high cure rate for colds coughs sore throats bronchitis asthma and other ailments. N A Draper authorized to warrant a cure or refund after half a bottle used.
A local advertisement touts collars and neckties at Stine's Pioneer Clothing House with the claim of minding old established retailers. It also notes Krohn as a long standing Northwest store for cigars and tobacco products, Castoria for children, and Centaur and White and Yellow liniments for humans and animals.
The ad promotes Dr Morris Syrup of Tar Wild Cherry and Warehound as a reliable staple pulmonary remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis asthma and incipient consumption. It claims safety no opium and pleasant taste for children with trial size ten cents and larger bottles priced at fifty cents and one dollar. Sold by Emmert and Burrell who also offer Parkers Pleasant Worm Syrup at twenty five cents.
A shopper boasts about a nobby suit from the old Pronger Trousk at STINE'S CORNER claiming better fit better goods and lower prices than any other shop in the West.
Prices of binding reduced to suit the hard times at the Journal bindery. All kinds of second hand sewing machines for sale at less than one half the price of a new one and are warranted to work or no sale as they have been rebuilt and are nearly as good as new. Join Tea, 106 Stephenson Street.
Joseph Rhodes, popular butcher, has returned to his former stand at 80 Stephenson Street after a brief move. He promises top quality meats and invites old customers to visit his refined shop.
An advertisement extols Cheap John John R Wagner as a trusted grocer opposite Brewster Trouse offering the lowest prices and the best goods with a large stock. It invites customers to visit his store, promising astonishingly low prices and urging support for affordable, quality groceries. It also mentions Guiteau and a diuretic and alterative mixer product for sale.
Local library offers magazine binding service encouraging patrons to bring in magazines for archival binding. Staff advise selecting sturdy covers and choosing archival quality glue to protect pages for long term display. Participants can pick up bound volumes after completion.
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