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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1879
Page
5
Rates described for advertising in the journal. Cards not exceeding five lines may be used. 50 cents per line beyond that, with ten cents for the first insertion and five cents for each subsequent insertion. Black ink counted per line. no subscription discounts. The note appears from Cone Journal Printing Co.
The New York Clothing House proclaims its independence from larger rivals in Freeport and pledges to offer stylish, well-made clothing for less money than local competitors. It warns unscrupulous competitors and invites customers to inspect its stock before buying.
Various advertisements promote legal patent practice by Prealey & Green in Washington DC and claim success in securing patents and in General Land Office matters. Local merchants Barrett Bros and Staver & Snyder offer flour boots and shoes respectively. Patent medicines and teas are pitched by Burrell Bros and Dr. Fenner products. Wood and carriage advertised with Emmert firm.
Iowa City resident J.G. Starkey credits Shi loh's Vitalizer with complete relief after years of digestive and liver troubles. Emmert & Burrell sell the remedy and a nasal injector with each bottle. Pioneer Press notes Wells Richardson Perfected Butter Color as a winter enhancer for butter appearance.
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