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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1877
Page
5
Rates for business cards five lines or less at five per year plus per-line charges. Reading column notices cost ten cents per line first insertion and five cents for each subsequent. Black letters at twenty cents per line for first insertion, ten cents per line for subsequent. Subscription offered at two thousand per year in advance. A V Richards & Co proprietors.
A reflective Christmas meditation emphasizes joy amid poverty and sorrow. It cites the birth of Jesus, urges disciples to share riches with the needy, and to live a life of daily consecration and generous giving. The piece links end-of-year renewal with steadfast Christian duty.
Not too late to have pictures for the holidays. Ss. V. Allen offers portrait options and timeline details for customers seeking photo sessions before the season ends.
Our Washington letter notes President Hayes returns from New York and enjoys public acclaim. Senator Patterson recovers enough to ride, while ex Senator Cameron plans Lancaster holidays. Clay England’s Lincoln Hall lecture sparks debate between England and Ingersoll, ending with shared joke on Eve’s creation.
The 1878 edition of Hostetter's Almanac is available free of cost from druggists and country dealers across the United States and British America. It features health guidance along with calendar, astronomical and chronological items and will be printed in multiple languages and a large edition is anticipated. The publishers Hostetter & Smith of Pittsburgh will mail a copy upon receipt of a two cent stamp.
A Freeport Journal listing describes a large mounted map titled The Hawkeye showing Illinois Iowa Missouri Nebraska Kansas and Wisconsin. The ad notes a prepaid one year subscription offer at five dollars delivered to a single address.
A testimonial from Laona New York July 2 1872 praises Dr M M Fenner Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic after bile weakness nervous strain and sleepless nights. The writer Edgar Colnon says initial agitation gave way to marked improvement and full recovery after two bottles with later endorsements and listing of distributors Emmert Burrell Freeport IL and F R Guiteau selling lung syrup remedies.
The final Grand Excursion to Southwest Kansas departs Freeport on Wednesday January 16 at 1 20 p m passing Topeka Emporia Florence Peabody Newton Hutchison Starling Great Bend Larned and Kinley. Lena Institute closes for vacation until December 31 numbers 53 students and plans for more after holidays. Stephenson County Grange opens its first quarterly meeting January 1 1878 in Grange Hall with W M F B Walker as secretary.
A 1876 Allegan Journal notice prints testimonials for Great English Remedy and Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup. Rev Peter Haynes commends the remedy for a severe cough with life saving relief. It urges readers to consult their druggists and buy the medicines sold by F R Guiteau.
It Pays to Trade at 110 Cherokee Mills selling flour at 1.45 per sack. Pure Buckwheat Flour offered at 0.80 per sack by Burrell Bros.
In a climate of sudden temperature changes, illnesses from neglected colds spread. A bottle of Boschee's German Syrup kept at home can prevent serious sickness and doctor bills by using three or four doses. It treats consumption pneumonia severe cough croup throat or lung diseases and is now sold in towns and villages. Sample bottles 10c. Regular size 75c. Swarts Stocking distributes.
Rotary valve B flat cornet side action with fittings and a handsome black walnut case. The instrument is described as as good as new and available for a bargain. Inquiries at the Journal Office.
An advertisement highlights New Valencia Raisins at 11 cents per pound and 12 cents per pound for other items. It notes testimonials from Rev. Peter Haynes of Watson Michigan about the Great English Remedy and promotes slippers at Mc Namara's with new styles.
Advertisement state Dr Kine s New Discovery cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis etc trial bottles free for the afflicted. Severe cough or breathing difficulty urged to try remedy with claim of thousands cured and no other medicine matching its results. Sold by Emmert Burrell Freeport.
A local store announces fresh stock of New York and import goods at low prices from 1877. It highlights Majolica Japanese Bronze Afounted Lava Wares, tin and willow toys, large dolls, pocket knives, and toys from one cent upward. It sells Roger's Hollow and Flat Silver plated ware and invites all to shop.
McNamara's showcases beautiful slippers for Christmas cheer with new black silks and a holiday trade appeal. W A Stevins endorses Ladies Rubber Boots for winter weather as part of the season offerings.
Beloit Free Press notes the Beloit College 1877 8 catalogue lists 189 names including 16 seniors 10 juniors 21 sophomores 22 freshmen and 120 preparatory students after removing duplicates 175 real attendance. Alumni total 247 with many noted as influential. The Free Press credits its printing quality and invites comment from exchanges.
The stockholders meet to elect Directors and transact other business at the bank on Tuesday January 8 1878 between 10 am and 2 pm. GEO F DeForest cashier Freeport December 1 1877.
Cheap John John R. Wagner, agent, opposite the Brewster house advertises the lowest prices and the best groceries. He is a well known local grocer with the largest stock in the city and urges customers to call at his store to be convinced.
An assortment of oysters sold by can with prices 25c 40c and 50c and a sale of land at corner Elk and West streets offered for sale or trade. Also notices of wall paper and window shades being sold at cost to clear stock and holiday goods newly opened including handkerchiefs collars and related items.
A letter states the writer will be at the Court House office on the first Saturday each month. It lists Winslow Illinois post office address and signs AL AL Krapr, Co. Supt. of Schools. Additional ads promote SPEVENS and McNamara's Slip pers and Burrell Bros Cranberries four quarts at ten cents.
A vintage ad promises cure for dyspepsia liver sour stomach and debility with sample bottle pricing and claims 1000 die yearly from neglect of cough cold or croup. It touts Simcoms Consumption Cure Suttons Porous Plasters and Hack metack perfume sold by Emmert and Burrell with date code 22 14m6.
A local advertises W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank as the source for teas coffees sugars syrups fruits and every grocery need with pure quality and door delivery promising the lowest prices and reliable service.
The Radiant Home Stores received the Hirhest Award for Iterit from Centennial Commissioners in Philadelphia in 1876. Large quantities have been shipped abroad as demand grows. They are touted as the most powerful radiators and economical, sold only by F Barbary at 718 and 77 Stephenson St Freeport.
Advertises winter apples for sale at 1.00 per bushel and 2.75 to 3.50 per barrel. Also notes County Surveyor services and various local store offers for paint and furniture with prices. Names and addresses include Freeport and Stephenson Street merchants.
A $100 scholarship at Rock River University Dixon offers funds usable in any department. In a separate notice, over 11,000 square feet of showroom stock features top furniture including parlor and chamber sets. Items sold at greatly reduced prices for the next six days. DD Kuewner.
Pure Gasoline advertised for cleaning kid gloves with full usage directions available at Swarts and Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House.
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