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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1881
Page
5
An old time advertisement warns of consumption and touts Shilohs Cure as a universal cough remedy with over a million bottles sold last year. It claims relief for croup and whooping cough and recommends Shilohs Porous Plaster for back side or chest pain sold by Emmert and Burell.
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments as the greatest medical remedy. It claims cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat chest and lung affections and offers a ten cent trial bottle via Emmert and Burrell with a one dollar bottle as the standard size.
This advertisement pitches Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and notes a price of 25 seats per box sold by Emmert & Burrell in Freeport Illinois.
The piece cites Deacon Snyder praising Electric Bitters as a cure for high medical costs. It claims health and happiness come from using no other medicine, available for 40 cents a bottle from Emert & Burrell.
An advertisement promotes Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaints at 75 cents with a printed guarantee. It also markets Shilohs Catarrh remedy with a nasal injector free, priced at 50 cents, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
The note lists self rising Graham and White flours, winter wheat and buckwheat self rising flours sold in two and six pound packages at Burnet Bros.
An advertisement proclaims Trask's Ointment as a remedy for rheumatism lameness aches and sores, calling bread the staff of life and positioning the ointment as a medical crutch for sufferers.
80 acre farm offered for sale on reasonable terms in Dakota Township. Features include plow land, meadow, abundant water, one dwelling, bank barn, wagon sheds, corn cribs, outer buildings and fruit trees. 10 acres timberland with maple and oak. If not sold by January 1, rent option possible. Inquiries to E Kramer Fountain Creek or W R Auman Dakota.
Burrell Bros roasts Rio Santos and Java Coffees daily at the standalone facility, highlighting printed beans and in-house grinding for local shops and patrons. The roastery expands offerings and strengthens regional supply for craft coffee customers.
A man weighs his own worth as he accompanies his wife to the dressmaker. The scene exposes social concerns about appearance and the dynamics of domestic life.
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