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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1875
Page
5
A Herring Safe weighing 3600 pounds is offered in perfect order as a bargain. A. W. Ford at 94 Stephenson Street advertises hats caps and gloves at cost at Dawson's Dollar Store for thirty days to clear spring stock.
An advertisement proclaims Boschee's German Syrup offers rapid throat and lung relief with two doses. It notes 250,000 sample bottles distributed yearly by Druggists nationwide and urges readers to buy for 75 cents or 10 cents for a sample. Also reports M S O'Brien's flour shop back in stock after a recent fire and promotes a music song from Cincinnati publisher F W Helmick priced at 85 cents.
Counter candies always fresh at 20 d a pound with all other goods proportionately low. Diffenbaugh's offers a clear price break and broad selection for bargain shoppers seeking fruit and confections.
The notice advertises Walton’s as offering a wide assortment of goods at low prices. It boasts large purchases to save customers profit, new carpets and clothing, and spring merchandise from 1875. It mentions heavy quantities of prints, remnants, and domestic goods, with discounts and new styles showcased.
Advertisement notes the last Collins novel The Law and the Lady being published by the Chicago Post and Mail and promises rapid completion. A St Paul reader extols Hale's Cough Cordial as a staple remedy in the West, claiming many throat and lung ailments improve after arriving and using the product.
Ten varieties of bed springs are offered by D. Kugsnes and Son with prices spanning from 12 to 2650 dollars per set. The listing highlights a wide range to suit different budgets and needs.
J Weishop announces an improved barber machine that produces uniform hair roots and speeds up work. He claims the best results at low prices and offers to buy sell and exchange bail, inviting ladies to call at the Opera House Barber Shop under the Second National Bank.
For sale a residence at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and West Street. The house has 11 rooms plus store rooms and pantry, two parlors with sliding doors connecting, cellar, 28 by 80 with cement floor, frost-proof, well water and cistern, barn, fruit trees, evergreens, and shrubs. Lot measures 195 ft on West Street and 170 ft on Lincoln Avenue. Terms: 500 down, balance in five annual payments of 500 each with interest, or discounts on time payments. February 16 1875. D. Brewsrss.
A. W. Ford has relocated to the corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets and now offers an extensive range of watches jewelry diamond silverware and related goods all guaranteed accurate and engraved items provided at no extra charge. watches repaired with warranty. Mt Union College features and improvements highlight a thriving institution with large enrollments and broad programs.
Broken candies are offered at 16 cents per pound at Diffenbaugh's shop. The item appears in a local sale note highlighting bargain candy availability.
At the Union Gallery near Elson's Jewelry Store McHenry advertises superior inducements in photographs Ambrotypes Tin Types and related formats and recommends his work in every instance calling at McHenry's for a good picture.
John B. Drake of the Tremont House assumes control of Chicago’s Grand Pacific Hotel. He partners with Samuel W. Turner and I B Guskill from the Revere House to form a strong hotel management team. The hotel offers reduced rates of $8 and $4.50 per day, aiming for notable patronage and success.
Arscott Thomas will hold a public sale on Tuesday February 28 at 10 o clock in the morning. The sale includes six horses and colts milch cows heifers hogs wagons plows reaper and mower sced er bob sleds corn sheller and many farming utensils plus household furniture. Terms eight months on all sums over five dollars.
Buray reports receiving a box of clothing on February 8 and paying freight. She unpacked the goods while Mrs Ellipey distributed many items and sent thanks. She promises to continue efforts and write again after distribution.
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