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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1877
Page
5
Advertising rates list nonpareil type pricing for various column widths and sizes. Business notices in reading columns cost ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents for each subsequent insertion. Subscriptions are two dollars annually, and Richards & Co. serves as the proprietor.
A. A. Griffith of Freeport argues he was unjustly pursued in a German Insurance Company prosecution. He cites counsel letters claiming no evidence existed and seeks a fair chance to prove innocence amid a legal change of venue.
The Brushcreek Literary Society met Tuesday evening December 14 at the regular meeting place called to order by the President. A debate on compulsory education for children ages 7 to 14 with a 100 day school year drew praise for the ladies speakers though the negative decision was unanimous. Next, preliminary exercises by class B featured broad participation and a future debate on whether matrimony life is preferable to city life. Cor Sec Peter Rubendall invites new members to attend and join the society.
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Mrs. Catharine A Stahl aged about 52 of Lena Illinois died December 6 funeral in the Lutheran church with large attendance Rev H C Harthcox preaching a short sermon. The Glee Club provided music and Miss Wilhelmina Hayes was organist reflecting the family’s loss and community sympathy.
W Q Timms of Lena shipped a car load of street car horses to Chicago last Friday. Balcom and Partridge, Lena poultry dealers, report strong poultry business with ongoing shipments. Christmas Ball planned at Beine’s hall December 25 with Gibler and McCosh Orchestra and supper. Attendees at the funeral of Mrs A H Stahl included Mr and Mrs Taylor Blodgett and others.
The passage declares that conquering means moving forward and that delaying allows worldly concerns to prevail. It argues that God grants grace proportionally to effort, warning that burying one’s talent leads to loss while increasing it earns greater divine return. The result is a linked ensures progress in wisdom with growth in grace.
Rotary valve side action B flat cornet with fixtures and a black walnut case. Appears in excellent condition and promising a bargain. Inquiries welcome at the Journal Office.
A reliable remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and even consumption when used in time. It acts on the stomach kidneys skin liver and mucous surfaces to cleanse blood build up tissues fortify the system relieve throat and lung inflammations and renew the appetite and energy. Available from Swarts & Stocking for $1 a bottle or 15 cents sample.
A local notice highlights a promotion at McNamara's featuring advertising slip posters and a large sign, inviting patrons to view the display and take note of the event.
A Maine Farmer article explains top-dressing as the best method to improve grass and hay production. It recommends applying manure to two acres for each planting acre, doing so in the fall after dry weather, spreading before rain, and brushing in after rain to pulverize soil. If fields are badly worn, shallowly turn and manure, then work on dry ground. ploughing can occur in spring or fall, with seeding in spring.
The 1878 Hostetter's Almanac offers medical guidance and light reading with accurate calendar and astronomical data. Available free of cost from druggists and dealers in the United States, British America, and the Western Hemisphere. Proprietors Hostetter & Smith will mail copies on a two cent stamp. BTIW2 Ladies inquire about new holiday slippers at McNamara's.
IT opens with New Black Silks claimed as superior quality in a long standing offer by W A Stevens. Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup advertised for coughs and colds with quick relief and 25 cent price, sold by F R Guiteau. Ladies' Rubber Boots touted for inclement weather, with McNamara's as the retailer.
Boschee's German Syrup tested by three years and two million four hundred thousand free bottles distributed by druggists across the United States to treat Consumption Asthma Croup severe Coughs Pneumonia and other throat and lung diseases. Druggists recommend it nationwide. Sample bottles ten cents regular size seventy five cents three doses relieve any case Swarts Stocking sell it.
S.V. Allen urges readers that time remains to schedule holiday portraits and preserve memories for the season.
The brief notes a shop window display at Mc Namara's featuring slippers described as perfectly lovely and the newest and handsomest in a refined SUyIeS VUL.
Local store Emmert & Burrell in Freeport advertises a free trial bottle of Dr Kina’s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis consumption loss of voice and throat or lung ailments. The ad claims over one million bottles used last year with high customer satisfaction and offers a regular bottle for one dollar.
Prices for domestics prints and woolens fall sharply at Stevens' department store as stocks clear out. Bargains attract area shoppers seeking bargains on fabrics and sewing supplies.
Vendors tout a new Great English Remedy for consumption asthma chronic sore throat and catarrh saying it has no equal. Emmert Barret druggists guarantee full refunds if not satisfied after half a bottle. Also advertised Dr Marshall's Tung Syrup for coughs colds hoarseness and lung chest diseases with 25 cent price and holiday goods advertised by W A Stevens and others.
A local ad proclaims a fresh stock of holiday goods from New York and imports for Stephen Son and nearby counties. It highlights Majolica, Japanese, bronze, mounted and lava wares plus new tin and willow toys, wax dolls, pocket knives, and a wide range of 10 cent to one dollar items.
Great smash up advertisement notes Michigan Winter Apples at 3.75 per barrel and Illinois Winter Apples from 2.75 to 3.25 per barrel at BARRELL Buros. It also promotes Dr Fenner's Improved Cough Honey with testimonials from H R Sanford and others and lists Emmert and Burrell as wholesale agents for Freeport.
A prominent druggist boasts he is selling more of the Great English Remedy for coughs colds sore throat asthma and related ailments than all other medicines combined, highlighting its popular demand.
To whom it may concern I will be at my office in the Court House the 1st Saturday of each month Post office address until further notice Winslow Illinois A A Krase Co Supt of Schools Cultivated cranberries ten cents a quart at Burrell Bros
The Beloit Free Press reports the Beloit College catalogue for 1877-8, listing 189 names across seniors juniors sophomores freshmen and preparatory students, with 14 duplicates reducing attendance to 175. Alumni total 247, including notable figures influencing the world. The paper praises its mechanical execution and invites critique from exchanges.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Freeport will be held at its banking office on Tuesday the Sunday of January 1878 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for election of Directors and other business. Geo F DeForest, Cashier. Freeport, December 1, 1877.
New Valencia Raisins priced at 1214¢ per pound and New Zante Currants at 10¢ per pound offered by Burrell Bros in a local trade listing. This compact notice highlights the product names, vendors, and unit prices for dried fruit.
Cheap John John R. Wagner, Agent opposite the Brewster House advertises the lowest prices and the best goods. Wagner, long in the grocery business, claims the largest stock in the city and urges customers to call at his store to be convinced.
For rent a six room house with side hall pantry closets good cellar and half acre jet. Enquire of Barron and Baryxen.
Oysters advertised at Dirrinbaugh's with prices and standards listed in a bold sales notice. The notice highlights discounts and selections, urging customers to purchase discreetly. A period ad tone emphasizes shop offerings and pricing.
Molasses sold at 85e per gallon by Burrell Bros in New Orleans. For sale: 144 acres of land at corner Elk and West streets with easy terms or trade for Western lands. A. A. Crary announces sale of entire stock of wallpaper and window shades at cost to clear space. D. Adamson advertises at 89 Stephenson St.
D Kueuner advertises over 11 000 square feet of floor stock with diverse furniture selections. Parlor and chamber sets praised as finest may be purchased at greatly reduced prices for the next 60 days.
Pure gasoline advertised for cleaning kid gloves with full usage directions available at Swarts and Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House.
An advertisement touts Suttons Consumption Cure as able to cure consumption and lung ailments with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It lists prices 10 50 and 1 for bottles and promotes additional products like Snron's Porous PlaSter Dr Sunmon's Vitalizer Shilohs Cure and Hackmetack with Emmert & Burrell as sellers.
Advert says W W Robey opposite Knowlton's bank offers teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs with pure quality and low prices. Goods delivered to your door and best value claimed by dealer.
The Radiant Home Stoves received the highest award from the Centennial Commissioners in Philadelphia in 1876. Large quantities have been shipped abroad as demand rises. They are described as the most powerful radiator and the most economical stove on the market. Sold only by F Bartlett at 75 and 77 Stephenson St, Treeport, I.
Advertises winter apples at 1.00 per bushel and 2.76 to 3.50 per barrel. Includes a money back guarantee for the Great English Remedy and lists Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee 11 lb paper 80 cents and various Rio coffees with per pound prices. Burrell Bros referenced as a seller.
Persons desiring my services will please leave orders at the office of the County Clerk giving name range township section and day wanted I E JOSE County Surveyor Office in Court House Freeport IL Are you going to paint Get the best White Lead and Linseed Oil at bottom figures at ADAMSONS And Finest Parlor and Chamber Sets at our new store No 80 Stephenson St upstairs Kent Korea All kinds of Machine Oil at bottom figures at.
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University in Dixon. The award can be used in any branch or department taught. No further particulars are provided and inquiries should be directed to the office.
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