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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1877

Page

5

Advertising Rates and Subscriptions at Richards & Co

Advertising rates shown for cards under five lines with ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents for each subsequent insertion. Business notices in reading columns priced at ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents per line for each later one. Horove rates net with no discounts. Subscription is two dollars yearly in advance. Richards & Co. Proprietors.

St Ginesa Vo Discounts Mill Jems A. Y, Richards & CO

President Hears Electors Count Debate in Congress

The message discusses the electoral law to regulate counting votes for President and Vice President. It argues for a constitutional method to decide the result amid disputes, noting Congress must provide a clear, lawful path and emphasizing stability, unity, and the high duty of lawmaking.

Esideromise Bilyasmixet Willry de Senate Aistrate Marly Henblic Congress Theate Spute Ngress The United Is Ely

Grant signs bill to ensure peaceful transfer of power

The president believes the bill will prevent disruption from contested election results and guarantee the next chief magistrate’s authority. He expresses that acceptance of the outcome without resistance is essential to national stability and signs the measure.

U.S. Grant

Judge Davis Born in Maryland to Illinois Senate Seat

Judge David Davis, born Cecil County Maryland March 9 1815, rose from Kenyon College to Illinois law practice. He served in the Illinois Legislature and on the state constitutional convention, became circuit judge, then United States Supreme Court justice in 1862 and later senator elect. Lent services schedule at Zion Church announced.

David Davis Illinois John A. Logan Cecil County Kenyon College Ohio Massachusetts New Haven Bloomington Eighth Judicial Circuit Supreme Court of the United States Lincoln Chicago Davis Congress Strong Bradley National Convention Labor Reform Party United States The Republic Judge Davis Horace Greely

Neat cheap and durable binding at the Journal Office bindery

The notice highlights a neat cheap and durable binding option offered by the Journal Office bindery. It emphasizes affordability and lasting construction as key selling points.

Journal Office

Book and Stationery Store Opens on Stephenson Street

Cras G. Sanborn announces a first class book and stationery shop at 115 Stephenson Street above Tandy’s shoe store. The store offers blank books, miscellaneous books, school books, legal blanks, pens, albums, pictures, frames, newspapers, periodicals, and framed pictures with low prices and club rates.

Stephenson Street Burrell Bro's Tandy’s Chambers BIG Book Stephenson St Tandy’s Shoe Store Cras G Sanborn

Kingsley and Mills Move Rental Office to Corner

Kingsley and Mills relocate their rental office to the corner opposite Elson's Jewelry Store near the First and Second National Banks. The new rooms are described as large and convenient, better suited to their business needs.

Kingsley’ & Mills Elson’s Jewelry Store First Second National Banks

Stop That Cough Cures Claimed in 1874 Letter

An 1874 notice from New York City and Fredonia promotes Dr. Fenner's Improved Cough Honey claiming relief within hours for coughs and colds. Testimonials from J B Miner and a banker cite cough relief after using the product. The communication asks for $1.50 to send three bottles by express and lists Emmert & Burrell as sellers.

N. Y City Hall N. Y. City M. M. Fenner Fredonia Express M. J. Farrell John R. Miner Dr. Fenner J.B. Miner

Scandinavian Blood Purifier marketed by Swarts and Stocking

Dr C W Ropack proclaims the Scandinavian Blood Purifier as an infallible remedy for nervous complaints and diseases of impure blood. He claims it cures all cases permanently and uniquely improves liver function, with sales through Swarts and Stocking.

C. W. Ropack Swarts & Stocking

Boschee’s German Syrup Now Sold Locally for Cough Relief

Local ad promotes Boschee’s German Syrup as a top remedy for consumption pneumonia hemorrhages asthma and throat and lung diseases. It promises immediate relief and urges skeptical sufferers to try a sample bottle for 10 cents at Swarts and Stockings with regular size priced at 75 cents.

Boschee

Wayne's Diuretic and Alterative Elixir of Potassium

A new preparation for relief and cure of gravel bladder irritation and urethra dropsical rheumatic and gouty affections with back and loins pain. For sale by Swarts Stockina.

WAYNE Swarts & Stockina

Castoria Promotes Gentle Digestive Relief for All Ages

Castoria is a pleasant substitute for Castor Oil that avoids nausea and griping. It claims to treat sour stomach wind colic worms and disordered bowels of children, emphasizing safety reliability and low cost.

Centaur Liniment Ad Claims Cures for Ailments

An old advertisement touts Centaur Liniment claiming no pain from use and complete healing of rheumatism sprains and flesh ailments. It markets two types White for family use and Yellow for horses and animals and urges a single trial to convince skeptics.

New Family Shuttle Sewing Machine Offered at 380

An advertisement touts the New Family Shuttle sewing machine at 380 as superior and fastest for all sewing tasks. It claims easy handling, lasting service, and constant readiness with late improvements, urging agents to quickly supply the high demand from New York’s A. Cately & Co. at Broadway and Eighth Street.

A. Cately & Co Broadway Eighth St New York

For Sale A 100 Scholarship in the Rock River

A $100 scholarship is offered in the Rock River area at the University or Dixon. It applies to any department taught. For details contact the office at the same address or by call.

Rock River Ot Dixon

FOR RENT Martin Homestead At Head Of Galena Street

Property notice leasing the Martin homestead located at the head of Galena Street. Inquiries directed to John A. Martin for details and arrangements.

Martin Galena Street John A. Martin

The Place to Buy at Robey’s Grocery Store

We recommend W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank for teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs. Prices are low and delivery to your door is available.

W. W. Robey Knowlton Robey

Stine's Star Clothing House Offers Overcoats and Suits

Call and leave your orders for an overcoat and suit at Stine's Star Clothing House. An elegant stock to select from at prices to insure sale.

Stine Star Clothing House

Piano to Rent Notice for Chickering at $6 a month

A first class Chickering piano for rent at six dollars per month. Enquire of Mr Walter Diffenbaugil.

Walter Diffenbaugil

Chapman Buys Out Partner to Sell Groceries at Doorstep

No War but Reduced Prices reports S W Chapman opposite the Monument has acquired his late partner Mr Collins interest and will sell groceries provisions and canned fruits at low prices and deliver to customers at their door free of charge Remember Chapman for the rest of goods and the lowest prices The note asserts their quality from experience.

S. W. Chapman Mr. Collins Chapman

Piano Tuning Notice by R. W. Rogers in City

R W Rogers is in the city for piano tuning work. Orders left with M V B Elson or J fea will receive prompt attention.

R. W. Rogers M. V. B. Elson J.fea

Dr David to Treat Piles Fistula at Pennsylvania House

Dr David will be at the Pennsylvania House every Thursday forenoon to treat all diseases of the Reetuin including piles fistula irritable ulcers and similar conditions with a radical cure guaranteed in every case.

David Pennsylvania House

Broad's Offers Tread Pen Cils At Quarter Each

A Broad's advertisement notes a dozen Tread Pen pencils priced at 25 cents totaling 25 cents for the lot.

Broad’s

Grand Excursion to New Orleans via the Grand Central

Excursion tickets on sale at this station through February 28 with return validity to depart New Orleans by March 30. Mardi Gras date February 13 noted. Sleeping cars Chicago to New Orleans leave at 5:40 a.m. Sundays excluded, arrive next morning. Dubuque night train on Northern Division connects at Gentralia. Tickets and details from agent F H Murphy.

New Orleans Chicago Dubuque Northern Division Gentralia F If. Murphy

Dow's Liver Cure Promises Health Gains

A prominent local merchant reports gaining fifteen pounds in two months after using six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The ad claims a host of stomach and liver related ailments can be treated, with a $500 reward for any case not cured, and lists N A Draper and Swarts & Stocking as sellers.

Dow N.A. Draper and Swarts & Stocking

Enquire of W G and W Barnes for Warehouses 91 93

A brief notice directs readers to inquire at W G and W Barnes regarding Warehouses 91 and 93 located on Galena street.

Galena Street W.G W. Barnes

Kansas Pacific Homestead Lands Promoted by Land Department

The Kansas Pacific Homestead outlines a five million acre land grant along the railroad belt, extending twenty miles on either side for a forty mile wide corridor to Denver. It promises favorable climate and soil, free circulation copies, and liberal payment terms, with title held by the U.S. government and non taxation until patents issue. Communications should be addressed to 21-34 12.

Kansas Pacific Land Department Kansas Pacific Railroad Company Kansas Congress Denver City Colorado Atlantic United States Supreme Court West

Bindery Drops Prices to Help Readers in Hard Times

Prices at the Journal bindery are reduced to ease costs during tough economic conditions. The adjustment aims to support customers facing financial strain while maintaining service quality.

True Merit will Win Music Scholars Ad

Wanted music scholars by a competent teacher. Terms eight dollars for twenty lessons. Address P O Box 790.

Prices Down Way Down and Goods the Best

Cheap John John R Wagner agent opposite the Brewster House offers the lowest prices and best of goods. He is well known in town for a long grocery business and claims the largest stock in the city at astonishing low prices. Visit his store to be convinced.

John John R. Wagner Brewster House John Wagner

Old Established Tobacco House Krohn in Northwest

The Tobacco House or Jacob Krohn is described as one of the oldest and most prosperous establishments in the Northwest. It is a popular cigar resort with favorites including Krohn's Own and Sabrina Havana.

Tobacco House Jacob Krohn

Sewing machines repaired and supplies offered by A Dahl

All kinds of sewing machines are repaired and a range of machine needles and oils are sold by A Dahl at J Dittmann’s gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.

A. Dahl J. ¥. Dittmann Exchange Street Court Itouse

Italian Coven Corpian cough remedy praised by physicians

A periodical advert touts ITALI's Coven Corpian as a top remedy for coughs colds and sore throats. It claims physicians applaud its results and the druggist N A Draper offers a money back guarantee after half a bottle if no cure, noting pleasant taste for children.

Itali Corpian N. A. Draper

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Cure

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption claims to cure a cough in half the time of other medicines by removing causes and healing infected parts. It targets hoarseness, throat and lung issues, and bron chitis with a claim it surpasses all prior remedies and is safe for children. Trials offer free bottles with regular size $1.00 available through Embert & Burrell, sole agents.

Morris Emmert & Burrell Parkers Embert & Burrell

Unclear Advert Stubs for Ailing Stomach Remedy

Fragmentary ad text notes a diseased stomach remedy with mild apements and a product name. It appears as an old for sale line by Swans & Stoc hina with distorted spelling and illegible details.

Jeback Swans & Stochina Oidlwd

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