New Grocery and Provision Store Opens in Munis Building
Shaffer and Son open a new grocery and provision store opposite the courthouse offering fresh groceries at low prices. They pay top prices for country produce and advertise hardware from Lawver and Burchard, coal, wires, pianos, and hair products from Neff and Babcock. Sechrist and Lemon boast better fits, larger business, and a full stock of fall and winter goods at 123 Stephenson Street opposite the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt Pe
Seg
JM. Shaffer & Son
Muni
Court House
Chicago
Lawyer & Burchard
Lawver & Burchard
Lawver& Burchard
Sechrist & Lemon
Tate
Stephenson Street
Opera House
C. M. Shaffer & Son
Munn
Clayton's Ad Sparks Frugal Chrome Offer in Waterloo
In Waterloo Town October 1871, notice promotes Chrome items at Clayton's with a pitch of very little money and a short gum of money phrase. The ad cites improvements and references George Ordway and archival lot 16-28-3m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ordway
Waterloo
Town
Clayton’s
Buckman's Billiard Parlor on Stephenson Street Ad
Harry Buckman's Billiard Parlor on Stephenson street is a popular resort for lovers of billiards offering new tables cigars ales liquors wines and free lunch inviting patrons to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Buckman
Stephenson Street
Prussing White Wine Vinegar Offered for Pickles
Prussing's celebrated White Wine Vinegar is warranted pure to preserve pickles. First premium awarded at the U S and other fairs. Largest works in the United States. Established 16848. Orders and correspondence promptly attended to. Chas G Prussing 339 and 341 State street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Chas
State Street
Chicago
Swarts and Stocking Offer Broad Art Supply Range
A full stock of artists materials including sheet wax tube paints moulds and related items is available at Swarts and Stocking's Drug Store opposite the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
Otarton Store Slashes Prices on Paint Supplies at Cost
New York market notes Otarton selling out and offering bargains on paints, oils, paper hangings, sash and doors. Cottage Colors drop from 18 to 10 dollars, White Lead from 10 to 8 per hundred, linseed oil and varnishes also at cost. Ends within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otarton
New York
Why A Pelton G and Co Can Sell Pianos Cheap
A Pelton G and Co can offer low piano and organ prices because their business has grown to receive instruments from manufacturers at favorable terms. They use substantial capital so they are not forced to sacrifice 5 to 20 percent on payments by buyers, unlike smaller dealers who must discount to meet obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pelton G&co
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Europe
Freeport
Brewster House
G. M. Chay'ron
Ashton
Liverpool
Fifty Cents Buy Arc tic Cure for Chilblains and Frosted Feet
The Fifty Cents will buy a bottle of Arc tic Cure, a warranted remedy for chilblains or frosted feet. For sale by 16-33-4w NerF & BABCOCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerf & Babcocr
Four Evints and the Benefits of Vegetable Vinegar Bitters
Four evils from habitual alcohol use are described as overfull stomach impaired digestion indigestion pains and medical bills. Dr Walker's Vegetable Vinegar Bitters is pitched as a teetotal restorative that stirs appetite aids digestion regulates liver and bowels purifies blood and offers four benefits instead of four evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Piano case Prince Melodeons at A Pelton Co
Six Octave Rosewood Piano case Prince Melodeons offered for 75 dollars at A Pelton Co. catalog note lists 16 H 4 w 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
A. Pelton & Co
Local Hat Store Seeks Crowd at Fry's Block
J D Diffenbaugh factory produces assorted confections including chocolate lemon and pineapple caramels butter scotch molasses and cream candy. Genuine Astrachan and seal skin lacques advertised. Store location Chamberlin's Hat Store Fry's Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin’s
Fry’s Block
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Cocoa Cream Hair Dressing For Sale By Neff and Babcock
An advertisement promotes Cocoa CREAM hair dressing offered for sale by Neff and Babcock. The listing includes the chemical note 16-33-4 and targets general customers seeking grooming products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff & Babcock’s
Neff & Babcock
ClayTon's Toy and Holiday Goods Sale Notice
A December 1 1871 to January 1 1872 notice announces J D Diffenbaugh selling candy at reduced prices and offering 17 ounces with purchases. It promotes bargains on toys and holiday goods at ClayTon's location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Arctic Cure advertised for chilblains claim
An Arctic Cure remedy promises to treat chilblains or frosted feet with cure guaranteed or no pay. Offered by Nerydt Bascock Proprietors at 60 canits per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerydt Bascock Proprietors
Chase's New Hampshire Blanket Cut to 4.75
Wright, Cavanagh & Co announce lower prices on farm goods due to cheap market. The Chase blanket now 4.75 per pair with patent fastening and stamped straps. They also offer boats shoes trunks valises sleigh bells and lap robes deep discounts to close stock at Fry's Block Centre Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monxry
Chase
New Hampshire
Wright, Cavanagh & Co
Fry's
Oysters and Bindery Offerings in Freeport
Oyster depot at J. D. Diffens bangzh s bearing Star oysters daily. Harper's Weekly bound in half morocco offered at 3.50 per volume from Freeport Book Bindery above JOURNAL office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffens Bangzh
Fry's Block
Star Oysters
Harper's Weekly
Freeport
Journal
Godey
Harper
Atlantic
Rhodes & Brother Market Keeps City’s Best Market
Freeport Journal office advertises satisfaction guaranteed with all job work. Prices claimed as low as the lowest and quality as good as the best. Orders by mail invited as Rhodes & Brother continue to supply customers with steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game in season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Journal
Mia Market
Rhodes & Brother
Freeport Book Bindery Offers Bindings and Repairs
The Freeport Book Bindery operates in the upper story of the Freeport Journal office. It offers blank books made to order and magazine or pamphlet binding on short notice at reasonable rates. Old books repaired and rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Whitcomb
Krys Mark
Webster Street
Waddell’s
Freeport
Freeport Journal
Cuayrton’s Item Offers Hobby Horse and Sleigh
A brief catalog note invites buyers to Cuayrton's store offering a hobby horse and a boy's sleigh priced at 16-33-4w, suggesting a local shopping option with vintage toy items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuayrton
Ford & Wise Offer Bright Gold and Silver Goods
Advertising note invites shoppers to Ford & Wise for a wide selection of Gold and Silver Goods and Diamonds in the city. The message presents the store as the best and finest source for holiday presents and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford & Wise
Clayton's Offerings Highlight Bargains for Alman Buyers
Fragmentary line suggests a bargain-focused ad urging readers to visit Clayton's for low prices. Contains unclear spellings and incomplete branding, but implies cheap goods and a local shopping prompt.
Local Advertisements Preview Goods and Dining Offers in Freeport
Clayton's promises value for a dollar while Mall's Vegetable Sicilian Brew renewer is recommended for scalp care. H. K. Brown offers dining and billiards in Fry's Block with 24 hour meal service. A dealer touts a large stock of pianos and organs, selling direct from manufacturers to beat middlemen prices. Also advertised are magazine volumes and binding services at Freeport Book Bindery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry’s Block. Com
Stephenson
Chicago-st
Freeport
Illinois
E. Brown
H. K. Brown
Fry’s Block
Stephenson and
Chicago
Fresh seed leaf crop forecasts across states
The New York Post reports an estimated seed leaf crop totaling about 160000 cases, potentially the largest ever. Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Ohio each at 40000, Pennsylvania 349000, Wisconsin 25000, New York 20000, Illinois 5000. Merchants urge waiting until spring unless prices drop to specified levels.
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New York Post
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
New York
Illinois
Ilinois
House and lot on Stephen Street with cottage and stables
Auction notice describing a six room cottage on Stephen Street with two cisterns and a tea house. Terms easy, inquiries to 87-wl WL in Hun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Western Union Railroad Daily Train Schedules and Fares
Train times and routes from Freeport Elvidere Mendota and Chicago on Western Union Railroad. Details include day and night passenger and freight accommodations, departures and arrivals, connections to Chicago and Mendota, with a note promoting Sozoponr breath freshener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Railroad
Kreepart
Freeport
Revenue Returns Notice at Braeport Office
I will be at the office of Robert Little United States Havenage Collector in Braeport once a month for business connected with my office. The date will be published. I shall be at the above place on the 3rd, 1st of January, 187%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Little
United States
Braeport
Printer’s Bill of Forgiveness Versus Swindling
A printed admonition argues that even grave sins like theft from a widow or fraud can seek pardon, but swindling a poor printer over his DIY shows a grip of the devil so strong that repentance and forgiveness seem impossible. The piece reflects moral outrage and caution to the reader about deceit and conscience.
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Atkins & i
A & Guilford
Business Gaide
I. C. Lawyer
Pelton & Co
Gene
Rman
D. Atkins
T. T. Abrams
C. C. Shuler
New Court House
Ill
N.B
Abramsp
Amerling & Abrams
Abrams, Co
C. Shuler
Abrams & Shuler
LAW, Chancery
South Side Court House Square
Soldiers’ Monument
Harrison E. Green
S. R. Payne
Kpetnery
A. D. Meacham
Ills
Hiram Bright
W. Scott Agney
Bright & Agney
Munn's
E. P. Hodges
Otce
Banks
Knowlton & Sons
Exchange Streets
First National Bank
United States Depositary
B. Bidwell
Geo. F. DeFoutsr
Second National Bank
England
Ireland
John H. Addams
W. Guirrau
Business Cine
Porter & Wright's
Imperial
London
Lycoming
Muncy
Alps
Serle
Lome
Columbus
St. Paul
Minnesota
Triumph
Cincinnati
Massachusetts Mutual Life
Sringfeld
Mags
WM. Trembor
Wilcoxon’ S
Stephenson St
Fred
Iinsurance Co
North America
Lorillard Insurance Company
Phenix Insurance Co
Merchants’ Ins.,Co
Andes Ins. Co
Charter Oak Life Insurance Co
Geo. F. Swarts
Stocking
M.D. Swarts & Stocking
Samuel J. Dodds
Lena
Messrs
Taylor & Aspinwall
J. C. Simmons
Billiard Hall
Ira Babcock
D. B. Schulte
Baddle and Harnere Maker
R. Pelck
George W. Renn
van Buren Street
Kirk & Bergman
J. R. Scroggs Lodge
Odd
G. F. Ream
Seary
Peter Sheckler
Orangeville
Minois
Giles Bro. & Co
McHenry’s
Stephengyn Street
lPeleport
C. Buckman
Stehenson Street
Loran
Daviess County
Francis McGinn
Messrs. Porter & Wright
R. D. Swain
M. D
Milnals, Heo
Northey Hono Ey
di BE Bobb
M.D
Dakota
Kingsley & Mills
Winois
Ailice
Ston Outa Bie
Kleon & Sons
Bank
Dr. Garber
B. & J. Musser
Swengel
D. P. Sreneni
Baltimore Dental College
Pelton
D. Burrell
Wilcoxon Opera House
Freeport, Lls
Oftica
Tod P
D, A
Knewton’ & Sons
Michigan
J. D. Diffennaughs Confectionary
Fry’s
G. W. Sandy
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Freeport, Ill
Pine Lumber
Wisconsin and Michigan
Howard House
Peereth
Rowell & Sanford
Mall
Perp & Wish
City Crockery Store
China
H. Little
Buster and Egg Depot
Galena Street
Limia
George Ruston
North-Westeln Railway
Melvidere
Illinois Central Railroad
Tha Q
N. W
Mendota
Ner
B&q
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