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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1873
Page
5
Local notice promotes Swarts and Stocking opposite the Court House in Freeport Illinois selling Dr A Boschee German Syrup and other goods. It urges purchases to cure lung diseases and invites samples, with prices listed and a limited sale window.
Fresh oysters by the plate available daily at a restaurant opposite the Court House located at 139 Stephenson Street. Eo Zapee.
G. M. Chayton advertises lamp and lantern sales in Freeport promising the lowest prices in town. He warns customers to “Look out for the man in the chimney” on Stephenson Street, claiming solid deals and urging shoppers to test the offer.
Shoppers are invited to purchase fancy goods and toys at cost at G M Clayton's store. The event promises generous savings on a range of items for holiday gifting and everyday use.
An array of advertisements promotes Sechrist & Crain's hats and underwear, Swarts & Stocking holiday goods, J. Dy Dirrensavan's candies and toys, G. M. Crayton's prices, Grand Central restaurant run by W. H. Diffenbaugh and Mr. Gill, who offers No 1 cook service and a 25 cent oyster stew.
In a public statement G. M. Clayton asserts he does not use cheap pricing as an advertising dodge. He claims to avoid implying discounts at his store and distances his business from fair competition while emphasizing policy and pricing integrity.
Mrs Sargeant was injured by a sleigh upset. Mr Thomas Reisinger broke his leg when a horse fell with him. Dr Seiberti attends. The M E Church was repainted, the German Church under way, Lyceum thriving, Godfrey Vought schoolhouse finished and in use. G M Cayton sells toys and glassware at panic prices.
W. W. Montelius advertises sheet music. J. D. Diffenbaugh's at Fry's Block sells goods cheap for holidays. candy 15 cents a pound, toys, fruits, and more. C. M. Shaffer & Son continue to offer tea, coffee, syrups, and spices at low prices. urging readers to try and be convinced.
Professor York demonstrates a trained stallion Alarm in public streets without reins. The display includes walk trot and circle work with swift stops and reversals by whip tap. An afternoon lecture on horsemanship and a training class will follow, backed by favorable articles from eastern and western papers.
G M Clifton promotes the Freeport Carpet and Coverlet Factory opposite the Pennsylvania House. He touts large stock of carpets, white and colored spreads, and a vast array of fancy goods with prices marked down to 60 cents on the dollar. He invites inspection and asserts he will sell for any attainable price.
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