Business Card Rates and Public Notices From Local Journal
The notice lists printing rates for business cards five lines or fewer at five dollars per card with sixty cents per extra line. It outlines reads for public notices, ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents for each subsequent insertion, with black print at twenty cents per line. Subscription shown as one dollar fifty per year in a local journal printing company.
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Amber
ET Ournal Printing CO
Letters at Freeport Post Office Unclaimed Week Ending Feb 3 1879
List of unclaimed mail at Freeport Illinois for the week ending February 3 1879 includes Logue Miss Anna McAftee E M and Geo Shimmin.
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Freeport
Illinois
Logue
Anna McAftee
E M
MD Shimmin
Giles Liniment Iodide Ammonia Relief Ad
An elderly resident of Williamsburg Long Island suffered severe inflammatory rheumatism with swollen joints. Giles Liniment Iodide Ammonia reduced swelling and pain and was marketed by druggists with a pamphlet available from Dr. Giles 120 West Broadway New York. Trial size sold for 25 cents.
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Ewen Street
Williamsburg
Long Island
Giles
Pamph
West Broadway
N. Y
False Witness and the Call to Truth
A lengthy essay reflecting on the Decalogue and moral conduct. It condemns lying and hypocrisy among churchgoers and home life, urging integrity and compassion. The piece cites scripture, warns against stealing, and insists that true religion requires consistent righteous behavior.
Notice to creditors of McMillan & Co
All persons indebted to the firm of D. A. McMillan & Co. are requested to settle their accounts immediately with O. B. Bidwell, receiver, at the 1st National Bank of Freeport. Feb. 3, 1879.
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D. A. McMillan & Co
O. B. Bidwell
Nat'l] Bank of Freeport
Renters of Farms Offered Farmland Deals in Iowa
Cash paid for breaking railroad land in Western Iowa. Flax seed furnished for first year's crop. Cultivators given a chance to purchase land at a low price on long time. Send at once for circular. Address 44-4w, 8 oa Joseph Sampson, Genl Land Agent D S C Ry, Storm Lake Iowa.
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Iowa
Washington Letter Warns of Speculation Tide and Honest Election Calls
The column notes rising railroad bonds and broad trade gains across cities as speculation grows. It predicts a revival of confidence like past crises, condemns election dishonesty, and urges honesty in politics while hoping for a day when true patriots are trusted.
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Washington
Sublic Nien
Genuine Singer Sewing Machine ad declares war on fakes
The advertisement boasts a country full of bogus sewing machines and promises prices that lower the cost of ordinary makes. It claims the Genuine Singer Sewing Machine is the market leader and names E. W. Trout as agent, with an office location behind Elson's Jewelry Store.
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Singer
E. W. Trout
Elson’s
I Publish 29 ciip the price lists
The item lists 29 cited price entries and a mention of COLBY. It appears as a compact classifieds fragment with readable prices and a note referencing COLBY.
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Ciip
COLBY
Wanted Horses Trade for Sewing Machines
Wanted. Two good horses immediately to trade for genuine Singer sewing machines. Agent E W Trout announces this offer from the office behind Elson's Jewelry Store.
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Singer
E. W. Trout
Elson’s Jewelry
Ladies Delicate and Feeble Told of Hop Bitters Cure
A nineteenth century advertisement promotes Hop Bitters as a universal remedy for women’s fatigue irritability and periodical pain. It claims quick relief from irregularities and obstructions and asserts long term removal of the cause of monthly discomfort. Sold by Emmert and Burrell in Freeport.
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Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Shilohs Consumption Cure Promoted As Top Lung Medicine
An advertisement claims Shilohs Consumption Cure cures common and chronic coughs in half the time and relieves asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup and consumption. It asserts superior results versus competitors, guarantees satisfaction, and lists price 60 cents or 1.00. Sold by Emmert and Burrell along with Shilohs Porous Plaster for sore lungs chest or back.
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Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Shiloh's Vitilizer Offered For 75 Cents In Town
Many townsfolk suffer from indigestion dyspepsia sour stomach and related liver and bowel issues. For 75 cents Shiloh's Vitilizer is guaranteed to cure and is sold by Emmert and Burrell.
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Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Per fume of the day sold by Emmert and Burrell
The most popular and fragrant perfume of the day is Hackmetack, sold by Emmert and Burrell. The advertisement notes it as the preferred scent and promotes its availability through the named sellers.
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Emmert & Burrell
Pardonable Pride Promotes Hair Growth Claim
A historical ad extols Parker's Hair as an elegant dressing that rejuvenates hair color and vitality. It touts root health, dandruff removal, and scalp healing, claiming it leaves hair lustrous, non staining, and safe, urging readers to buy from Swarts & Stocking.
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Parker
Swarts & Stocking
A Wonderful Discovery Dr Kings California Golden Compound
A promotional notice promises a remedy that costs nothing to try and claims to cure dyspepsia constipation sick headache and other ailments. It offers a free trial bottle through Emmert and Burrell in Freeport Illinois and notes a regular one dollar bottle.
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Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Burrell Bros Groceries Highlight Savings Hint
A local appeal invites shoppers to discover how much more they can save by buying groceries at Burrell Bros with savings opportunities above ten percent. The prompt emphasizes no-cost savings and encourages stepping in to compare prices.
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The
Burrell Bros
A Big Bargain on Jackson Street Sale Notice
The house on Jackson Street now occupied by F C Welch. Enquire of W R Reigard at Walton's. 398ms
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Jackson Street
F.C. Welch
W. Reigard
Walton’s
Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a cure for coughs colds bronchial and asthmatic affections. It notes the founder’s Philadelphia credentials and lists trial bottles at 25 cents large bottles at 1.00 and a six pack for 5.00. Sold by Swarts Stoucking in Freeport opposite Court House.
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Sway N
Swayne
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Freeport
Swarts & Stoucking
Court House
Swayne's All-healing Ointment Cures Itch Piles says Philadelphia firm
Joseph W. Christ of Roedel & Christ, boot and shoe house in Philadelphia, touts Swayne's All-healing Ointment as a perfect cure for itch piles and skin diseases. The ad urges readers to buy by mail for 50 cents a box or three boxes for $1.25, with Swarts & Stock selling in Freeport.
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Swayne
Joseph W. Christ
Roedel & Christ
Boot and Shoe House
North Second = street
Philadelphia
Consumption Cured By Simple Vegetable Remedy
Retired physician offers a free cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints with a simple vegetable remedy. The sender W W Sherar promises to mail the receipt and preparation directions in German French or English to any reader who requests it with a stamp. Rochester New York address given.
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East India
W. W. Sherar
Powers
Rochester
N. Y
Bogus Certificatestretches of Medicines Debunked
A column denounces fake patent cures and praises Hop Bitters as a simple effective medicine made from well known remedies. The note cites Emmert and Burrell in Freeport selling it and contrasts bogus certificates with genuine relief.
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Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Dr Price’s Flavoring Extracts and Balti more Oysters Ad
Give Them a Fair Trial. Give Dr Price’s Special Flavoring Extracts a fair trial. If they please you, recommend them. Popularity and sale come from purity and quality. For fresh oysters from Baltimore at low prices and home made candies and nuts go to Diffenbaugh’s Old Stand. 41-44.
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Dr. Price
Baltimore
Diffenbaugh
Best Ham by the Slice at Kercher and Garrison Market
Local advertise for Kercher and Garrison Market at 84 Stephenson Street offering best ham by the slice. The notice highlights fresh cuts and market hours in a compact storefront alert.
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Kercher & Garrison’s
Stephenson St
London Hair Color Restorer Prospects by Wilson Citizen
J A Tynes, a Wilson North Carolina citizen, touts London Hair Color Restorer after claiming his wife’s dry tetter and hair loss improved. He sent eight dollars for a dozen bottles, with a note to Dr Swayne & Son and local vendors. Also mentions four cent dried peaches from Burrell Bros.
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J. A. Tynes
Wilson, N. C
London
Express
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Freeport
Swarts & Stocking
Courthouse
You Dont Know Their Value Hop Bitters Claim
A Rochester testimonial says Hop Bitters cured ague biliousness and kidney trouble, saved two sick children, and kept the family well. The speaker praises the product and notes it was sold by Emmert and Burrell. The line ends with a local retailer citation.
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Rochester
Emmert & Burrell
Burrell Bros Teas Offer Savings on Pound Brings Bid
We are ready to duplicate any simple of Tea offered and save you ten to forty cents a pound in price of the same. Burrell Bros.
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Burrell Bros
Rio Coffee At 20 Cents A Pound Tops Local Market
Burrell Bros advertises gilt edge green Rio Coffee at 20 cents per pound with a half dozen other varieties offered at lower prices.
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Burrell Bros
Fresh oysters and fruits at J R Smith’s confectionery
Fresh oysters oranges and lemons received today at J R Smiths confectionery successor to Diffenbaugh. Fresh sugar cured hams new smoked halibut pickled tripe and pig s feet at Burrell Bros.
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J. R. Smith
Diffenbaugh
Burrell Bros
Sudden Weather Brings Coughs and Colds Prompting Remedy
The piece advertises Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup as a reliable cure for lung and chest diseases. Priced at 26 cents, it is sold by N. A. Draper in Freeport.
Rush at J. R. Smith’s Confectionery Opens
The great rush has commenced at J. R. Smith’s confectionery, successor to Diffenbaugh, drawing eager customers to the new shop as it opens its doors to the public.
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J. R. Smith
Diffenbaugh
Dr Marshall’s Lung Syrup Sells Well in Freeport
Local druggists report Dr Marshall’s Lung Syrup is the top seller for coughs and colds. The price is 25 cents for regular bottles and 50 cents for large bottles, sold by N A Draper in Freeport.
Truthful Test Endorses Price's Cream Baking Powder
The passage asserts Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is the purest and strongest. It claims sweeter lighter and more digestible bread biscuits cakes and similar goods prove its purity and superior quality.
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Dr. Price
Delicate Perfumes by Dr Price Delights the Fussy
Dr Price offers a rich variety including Dr Price s Pet Rose Alista Bouquet and other perfumes. The fragrances are praised for sweetness freshness and agreeable satisfaction appealing to discerning buyers.
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Dr. Price
Fever and Ague Cured for 50 Cents by Swayne Pills
Dr Swayne's Fever and Ague Pills offer a mineral free cure for ague fever and malaria origin illnesses. Sold at 50 cents a box with mail delivery and quantity pricing from Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia. World wide reputation and available through leading druggists.
Centaur Liniments offered for humans and animals
The Centaur Liniments come in two kinds the waik for humans and the Yellow for horses sheep and other animals. Testimonials accompany every bottle and may be procured at any druggist or by mail from the Centaur Company 46 Dey Street New York City.
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Neail
Tr Centaurr Company
Dey Street
New York City
Correen's August Flower Promises Liver Cure
An advertisement declares Correen's August Flower will cure liver complaints and dyspepsia with symptoms like sick headache heart palpitations sour stomach and nervous prostration. It claims wide Western reach and urges purchases via Swarts and Stocking with a 10 cent sample bottle and three doses for relief.
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Correen
Swarts .& Stocking
Greatest Remedy Known Discovery for Consumption
Dr Kinas new discovery touted as the greatest medical remedy for consumption and lung ailments. It claims to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and throat chest and lung diseases with rapid effect. Readers are urged to try a ten cent trial bottle from Emmett Burrell to prove its merits and compare with a one dollar bottle.
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Kinas
Emmett & Burrell
Holders for Tite Eyes Buy Finest Spectacles
Fitch street jeweler Fosn Rose & Co. offers specialized eye wear fittings. Fonp, Rose & Co., Jewelers and Opticians, Bott Cor, Stephenson and Chicago Streets provide tailored spectacle offerings and eye fittings.
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Fonp, Rose & Co
Bott Cor
Stephenson
Chicago
The Best Sanyu Salve for Skin Ailments
An old advertisement sells The Best Sanyu salve for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It promises satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box and is offered for sale by Emmert and Burrell.
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Emmert & Burrell
CG O D Store Ad In Northwest Area
Local grocer promotes cheapest and best groceries in the Northwest. Corner opposite Brewster House at 41-w4 Cc. O. D. store location highlighted.
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CG. O.D
Brewster House
Cc. O. D
Competent Laundress Sought for Family of Six
A thorough laundress is wanted to handle laundry duties for a family of six. Apply at room 50 Brewster House.
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Brewster House
Bus to any part of the city orders left at stands
Notice asks readers to leave travel orders with John R. Smith at Diffenbaugh's old stand or with J. B. Fifield. Signed by John Dirksen.
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John R. Smith
Diffenbaugh
Fifield
John Dirksen
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