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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1876
Page
5
The fragment shows a list of advertising rates with multiple columns and figures. It includes price entries like 3 00, 6 00, 12 00, and 20 00, suggesting a rate schedule across different formats or durations. The text is garbled but clearly presents a pricing table for ads.
Stockholders meeting scheduled for January 6 at 1:00 pm to elect two board members for the coming year. Voting on capital stock increases and bylaw amendments, plus any other business. J Al Chambers, secretary.
A fragmentary page advertises ink-stands, holiday gifts, veterinary services, teaching preparation at Rock River University, machinery shop plans, magaine binds, and assorted goods. It mentions Broad's and Brainerd locations, a provisional assignee A Carlipp, and various product pitches with prices and fake shelves.
The bankrupt stock must be sold at the old stand of Fifield and Brainerd opposite the Monument. Auction details to be announced.
George M. Melick announces a new cigar and tobacco shop behind Knowlton's Bank on Exchange Street. He offers ten cent cigars as the best in the market and five cent varieties. He urges local patrons to call in for their tobacco needs.
All kinds of sewing machines repaired and machine needles and oils sold by A Dahl in J F Dittmann's gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.
Wilcoxon's, successor to Boedeker Wilcoxson in the Opera House Block, offers big discounts on ladies furs hats caps gloves and buffalo robes. Gift buyers urged to shop Fifield Brainerd's stock is sold at similarly low prices.
A local maker promises pure candies and undercuts adulterated can dies sold from Chicago and elsewhere. J. D. Diffenbaughis & Son list wholesale and retail offerings alongside Dr RoBack's Unrivaled Stomach Birrens Good claimed to aid digestion and stomach health. Swarts & Stocking handle sales.
Krinbill Rotzler and Co advertise selling goods at bottom prices with durable bindings available at the Journal Office bindery. Also touts American Cologne a new perfume described as delicate sweet and lasting for both ladies and gentlemen.
WEDDING RINGS Solid gold rings both plain and engraved and mounted with diamonds cameos amethysts topaz garnet and other stones at Ford's Jewelry store 21314w Children's Sleds and Wag ons and Buggies various styles at hard time prices at J D Dirrennavants Now is the time to purchase that piano at actual cost from Mirlieno Brainerd's stock
Good line of holiday goods advertised by Krinbil Rotzler and Co. with emphasis on low prices. The notice includes sell line for Phosphorene Destroyer claiming to exterminate rats mice ants and roaches with Swarts Stocking as the distributor.
An advertisement notes orders for overcoats and suits at Stine's Star Clothing House with an elegant stock and sale prices. It references Valencia Loose Muscatel sultan Lavers Dehesia Raisins at Burrell Bros.
Immense stock of confectioneries fruits and toys offered at reduced prices as the shop closes out to prepare for new stock. Sale by J D Dirrenpavian and Son.
WM. A. Stevens announces a holiday sale of dress goods prints handkerchiefs scarves collars and ties with a large stock to reduce before the Centennial year ends. Customers are urged to inspect the assortment regardless of intent to buy.
The notice promotes W. W. Robey as the best source for teas coffees sugars syrups warmed fruits and all grocery needs. It claims pure quality low prices and home delivery. The ad urges readers to remember Robey for good goods at the lowest prices.
Freeport shop offers two year warranted work on swell-body cutters priced at fifty dollars. Local buyers are invited to inspect the selection and discuss fittings with T. L. J. Klapp.
Persons seeking work are advised to leave their names with those in charge of the Temperance Reading Rooms so employers can locate applicants. The notice promotes ready access to job seekers through the reading rooms.
The undersigned announces the removal of his Machine Shop from the rear of W. G. and W. Barnes Agricultural Warehouse to the shop formerly occupied by I. Feh ley on Chicago Street south of the post office. He invites old customers and new to call at the new shop, promising increased facilities, prompt work, and guaranteed satisfaction. No shop remains at the old site. BLS. PAGGART
S W Ciaran, opposite the Monument, has bought out late partner Mr.ollins and will sell groceries provisions and canned fruits at low prices with free delivery. Mention Chapman for more goods and lowest prices. Store offers only New York Michigan winter pears varieties with each barrel guaranteed at 2.40 dollars per barrel Burrell Bros.
An experienced teacher offers piano and organ lessons at pupils homes or at Miss 8 J Morris. Inquire at the old residence of G A Stiles on Brick Street, three blocks north of Galena Avenue or address Miss J Morris. Toys for the “Millions” at Bottom Doetann at 2 LIED, U J D Diffenbaugie & Sox's.
The Kansas Pacific Homestead, published by the Kansas Pacific Railroad Land Department, promotes over five million acres granted by Congress to the railroad belt. It stresses favorable climate and soil, non taxation until patent, liberal payment terms, and asks inquiries to S. J. Gilmore, Land Commissioner, Lawrence Kansas.
An advertisement touts a sewing machine described as exceptionally quick, sturdy, and reliable. It claims rapid, smooth, and neat work with latest improvements, easy maintenance, and long service life. Agents are urged to profit by supplying this popular, affordable model in New York at Broadway and Eighth Street.
The sale of 50 000 bottles of Tlale's Cough Cordial in the northwest over the past year carries a near zero failure rate with less than fifty bottles returned under a money back guarantee. Physicians note surprising cures for coughs sore throats bronchitis asthma and related ailments. N A Draper is authorized to warrant a cure or refund after half a bottle used. The remedy is pleasant to taste and marketed as suitable for children.
An advertisement notes latest collars and neckties at Stine's Pioneer Clothing House. It also touts The Tobacco House and Krohn's Own cigars as popular Northwest selections, plus Castoria as a safe substitute for castor oil for children.
Notice advertises rental of the Martin homestead located at the head of Galena Street with inquiries directed to Joan Al Mayen.
On the track, J. D. Diffenbaugh & Son advertise the largest stock of in stock confectioneries fruits and toys in the city. They invite customers to inspect their latest and best selections of cloths cassimeres and furnishing goods at the old Pioneer Clothing House Stine's Corner. Miss Au announces her reopened drawing and painting school at Munn's Building with pupils to be admitted on Tuesday Thursday and Friday each week.
A reader notice touts Centaur Liniments claiming cures for caked breasts rheumatism sciatica swellings sprains sore joints burns scalds poisonous bites and flesh bone and nerve ailments. It asserts White Liniment for people and Yellow Liniment for horses and livestock.
Michigan and New York state winter apples fetch 2 25 to 2 50 per barrel as dealers DireFENBAUGH and Son promote offerings to buyers seeking market barrels.
The speaker boasts that the old Pronger TIOUss at STINE's CORNER provides the best value in the West for suits, claiming superior fit, quality, and lower prices than any other shop.
The Journal announces reduced binding prices to ease readers’ costs amid economic strain. The move aims to sustain subscriptions and support readers facing tighter budgets.
Joseph Rhodes, the popular butcher, resumes business at his old stand 89 Stephenson Street after a short vacancy. He proclaims a superior shop in quality meats and invites old friends to visit his new yet familiar location.
Beib understands Cheapdolin Johnny Wagner offers the lowest prices and the best stock of groceries in the city. Wagner, long established in the grocery trade, invites customers to visit the Brewster House area store to verify the astonishing low prices and large stock.
Twenty years ago Castorta originated from old physicians efforts to craft a gentle pleasant physic. Old Doctor Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Mass has prepared Castoria a honeyed cathartic preserving laxative power. The remedy named Castoria has gained wide use especially for children and will be introduced to the public.
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