Seven Octave Pianos at A Pelton Co offer for $275
Advertising blurb promotes Seven Octave pianos at A Pelton & Co with a price of $275 and mentions insurance options through Porter & Wright agencies and North American of New York. Also notes Cocoa Cream hair preparation by Neff & Babcock and a large diamond stock at FuRp & WISE. Sechrist & Lemon tout better fits and a broad fall winter stock at 123 BMBhenne Street opposite the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pelton & Co
Sechrist & Lemon
Bueckmans Billiard Parlor A Popular Stephenson Street Spot
Harry Bueckman runs a billiard parlor on Stephenson Street with new tables cigars ales wines and free lunch He invites visits and notes Prussing White Wine Vinegar advertised by Chas G E Prussing Chicago at 339 and 341 State Street Established 1848 Orders promptly attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bueckman
Stephenson Street
United States
Chas
G.E. Prussing
State Street
Chicago
Interest Sparks Amid Thin Newsprints
A terse note signals growing reader interest in local affairs as residents seek clearer reports amid sparse pages. Officials urge patience while awaiting fuller coverage and details on upcoming events.
Four Evils and a Cure Offer
An advertisement claims habitual alcohol use spoils appetite and causes four evils: overfull stomach poor digestion dyspepsia and a doctor’s bill. Dr Walker’s Vegetable Vinegar Bitters promises a safe restorative that boosts appetite aids digestion regulates liver and bowels purifies blood and yields four benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Piano cases and Prince Melodeons offered at Pelton firm
A. Pelton & Co. advertises six octave rosewood piano cases and Prince Melodeons for 75 dollars. The listing notes stock numbered 1 to 34 with prices likely included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
A. Pelton & Co
Improved farms for sale in Black Hawk county Iowa
Land offers in Black Hawk county Iowa at 18 to 30 dollars per acre with easy terms. Down payments range from 500 to 1000 dollars. George Ordway of Waterloo advertises choice parcels in October 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawks
Towa
Chamberlin's Hat Store and Diffenbaughis Candy
Lapres GENUINE Astrachan and Seal Skin Lacques advertised at Chamberlin's Hat Store Fry's Block. J. D. Diffenbaughis produces chocolate lemon and pineapple caramels butter salt molasses and cream candy always fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin's
Fry’s Block
J. D. Diffenbaughis
Walton's Lace Setts and Embroidered Collars Ad
Advertisement for lace setts Taco collars and embroidered lace setts at Walton's. Includes product listings and pricing hints in a terse 19th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton’s
Revenue Return Notice for December 1871
I will be at the office of Robert Little United States Revenue Collector in Freeport on the 6th 7th and 8th of December 1871 for business connected with my office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Little
United States Revenue Collector
Freeport
Elegant Tea Sets and Holiday Gifts at Ford & Wise
Don’t let Christmas pass without a tasteful Tea Set from Ford & Wise. Clayton’s promises albums and pictures at great value, plus more goods for a dollar than any other Freeport store. H. E. Brown’s Dining and Billiard Rooms offer meals and games in Fry’s Block at Stephenson and Paten streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford & Wise's
Freeport
Clayton’s
H. E. Brown
Fry's Block
Stephenson and
Paten
Artists' materials sale at Swarts Stocking's Drug Store
A 1686 notice invites buyers to Swarts Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House to purchase paints oils varnishes and related supplies at cost. It promises bargains on Cottage Colors White Lead Linseed Oil and brushes with discounting due to Chayvron selling out at New York cost. The sale targets the next six months and emphasizes no humbug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts Dé Stocking
Court House
Chayvron
New York
Why A Pelton Co Affords Low Piano Prices
A Pelton & Co can offer reduced piano and organ prices because their business has expanded to the extent that manufacturers supply instruments through them at minimal terms. They use substantial capital, allowing them to avoid sacrificing five to twenty percent on time purchases that smaller dealers must incur to meet factory payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pelton &Co
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
Bargains at STEVEN'S 102 Stephenson Street
Bargains in domestics dress goods woolens shawls silks velvets flannels and more at the old stand STEVEN'S 102 Stephenson Street. This local shop markets budget fabrics and garments with a wide selection for shoppers seeking low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson St
Steven's
ClayTon's bargains on toys and holiday goods
Promotes ClayTon's as a low price source for toys and holiday goods with phrases about savings compared to New York prices. Mentions a Great Fire period and a candy sale by J. D. Diffenbaugh with reduced prices and extra quantity, plus a note on toy variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ClayTon’s
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Arctic Cure marketed to treat chilblains and frostbite
Ad for Arctic Cure by NEFF Bancock Proprietors promising cure for chilblains or frosted feet at 50 cents per bottle with no cure no pay option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff & Babcock
Bancock Proprietors
Local ads advertise oyster depot and low prices at Fry's Block
The notice lists Oyster Depot at J. D. Diffenbaughs No 3 Fry's Block selling J D D Star oysters and others at low prices. It promotes a Harpers Weekly bound in morocco at Freeport Book Bindery and a new shipment of domestics and prints at Stevens. It also notes reduced prices on Chase’s New Hampshire Blanket and bargains on boots shoes trunks and sleigh bells with a push to call Wright Cavanaugh Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
Fry's Block
Stevens
Chase
Wright, Cavanaugh & Co
Fry’s Block
Train schedules and musical instrument dealer ad
An ad describes frequent east and west bound train services from Freeport and Chicago connections via I C R R and B and Q routes with arrival times, plus a sales pitch for Piano and Organ inventory from Fonp & W188 Wholesale and Retail Music Dealers offering direct-from-manufacturer pricing and a large stock on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coma
Fonp
Novelties for the Holidays at Walton's
Advertisement notes holiday novelties at Walton's store. It invites subscribers of Champers Encyclopedia and Webstars Dictionary to mail their addresses to Burrows at Wentworth Avenue Chicago. End of notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamnens Encyclopedia
Champers Encyclopedia
Webstars Dictionary
Burrows
Wentworth Avenue
Chicago
Prekpori Journal Offers Satisfied, Low-Price Printing
Advertisement states all job work done at the Prekpori Journal office guaranteed to satisfy or not required. Prices advertised as low as the lowest and work as good as the best. Orders by mail solicited.
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Prekpori Journal
Holiday shopping notes from Rhodes & Brother and others
Market notices praise Rhodes & Brother for meats and seafood while Ford & Wise advertise gold and silver goods and diamonds. Clayton offers hobby horses and boys sleighs, Walton’s markets new holiday stock, and Yor p Wise promotes velour cards and silk velvets for trimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford & Wise
Bargains at Waltons and Stevens Store
Gents and ladies find the latest styles at WALTON'S 86-wl Bargains and Stevens 102 Stephenson Street offers many rings and holiday goods at half price after Chicago buy. Readily available fancy handkerchiefs and more advertised by 38-1w & STEVENS.
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Walton's
Chicago
A. Steven
Stephenson Street
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Hia Tat
Jdm
Ryt
Ag Ult
Fata Otis
Journal
Inde- Atkins & Guit
Ford, Proprietor
Guitfo Netors
Fice
Ra & Cor Tewelry
Aura Lisy
S. D. Atkine
Ingalls & Atkins
Otte
Turner & Bm
T. Abrams, Ey
C. C. Shuler
New Court House
R. Abrams
Amerling & Ms
Saenelin
Jly
Brans
C. C. Shuler Abrams & Shuler
H Chancery
Illinois
South Side Court House Square
Soldiers’ Monument
Harrison E, Green
Inegat Law
Freeport, ml
Rh. Payne
Councellor
Roliiin Chancery
Munn’s
Court House Square
Bree Pon
Ud, Meachiam, Ney
Solicitor Chancery
Fry's
Ripe
Ally
Bright
W. Scott Agney
Bright & Agney, AW
An’s
B. P. Hudges
Amunn
Lae
Banks
A. Knowlton & Sons, Ers
E. Corner Stephenson
Exchange Eels
Mirst National Bank
B. Bidwell
Bo. F. Defonest
Cond National Bank
Land
Wyork
Philadelphia
Gland
Ireland
General Banking
John H. Addamb
W. Guiveau
Cashier
R. &. Swain
M. D. Seipes
Northes House
Shann
Bobb
M. D. D. Kotn
Thinote
J. G. Whitcomb
Iseon
Dts
Webster Street
Waddell’s
P.m
Kingsley & Mills
Ilinois
Pontico
le Y
A. Knowl& Sons
Dr. Garber
B . J. Musser’s
Orangeville, Ils
Swengel
Balti. Newta
Relton
D. Burrell
Wilcoxon Nite House
Lls
Geo.f.swarts
C. H.stocking
M.D. Swarts
Samuel J. Dodds
Lena
Messrs
Taylor & Aspinwall
J. OG
Simmons
Billiard Hall
Fil
Ira Babcock
GC. M. Shaffer & Co
H.h.upp
D. B. Schulte
Cor. Stephenson
Chicago-st., Freeport
HK. E. Brown
R. Pelck
Rufles
Chissgastreny
George W. Renn
van Buren Street
Kirk & Bergman
J. R. Scroggs Lodge
Odds Fellows Wall
Orangeville
WM. Potts
N. G
G. F. Ream
Peter Sheckler
Haineis
McHenry
ACAC
Bookman
Norice
Daviess County
Francis Mc
Freeport Journal
Munn
Lawyer & Burchard
Lawver & Burchard
Messrs. Porter & Wright
Neff & Babcock’s
FuRp & Wise's
Chas. H. Packard
Giles Bro. & Co
West Branch
West Madison St
Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
Imperial
London
Lycoming, Muncy
Alps
Pennsylvania
Home
Columbus
Ohio
St. Paul
Minnesota
Triumph CineInnati
Massachusetts Mutual Life
Hringfeld
Mass
Ansurancce
WMS
Trembor
sBlock
Stephenson-st
Pitt
Hanice Baitang
New. York
Phenix Insurance Co
Merlenialis Lorillar Neone
I Morchanix
Cod
Andes
Cincinnati
Ohio- Capital
Charté Oak Life [Insurance Co
West
Pine Lumber
Wisconsin and Michigan
Howard
Rowell & Sanford
Hocal
D. A. Knowwlton & Sons
Michigan
J. D. Divfenpavuah
Fry’s Blouk
C, M. Shaffer & Son
G. W. Landy
George Ordway
Waterloo
Town
M. D. Chamberlin
Swarts W Stocking
Apnualte
Walton
Yorn & Wisk
Boston
Europe
Brewster House
W. G. M. Crayton
Neff d Babcocr
W. A. Stevens
Harper's Weekly
City Crockery Store
Brewster Tourer
China
AT &1
C.H. Little
Fainmess
Ashton
Liverpool
Galena Street
North-Western Railway
Krive
Western Union Railroad
Freepors
Elvidero
Illinois Central Railroad
Bight
Mendota
Rhodes & Brother
Yorp & Wise's
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