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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1878
Page
5
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U. D. Meachiam argues at the Opera House that honesty requires restoring the silver dollar to its former status, condemns demonetization in 1873, praises Congress for its monetary return, and urges repeal of the Resumption Act to revive industry and employment across the nation. He praises Mr Carey’s sincerity but asserts nations cannot repay debts with altered coin values.
Across the Continent the Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania Line from Chicago to New York touts valuable Chicago rights of way and a central city depot near hotels banks and offices. It highlights Janney patent platforms and safety buffers, Pullman cars, fast through New York trains, and a California Express run from New York to Pittsburgh in under ten hours.
The train, at sixty miles per hour, completed a 912 mile nonstop journey from New York to Chicago in twenty hours arriving at Fort Wayne depot at 10 PM amid cheering crowds. The event demonstrates exceptional operation and condition of this model highway of America.
The article argues insomnia stems from poor digestion and that stimulating the stomach restores balance to the brain as the great nerve center. It endorses Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a reliable medicine superior to mineral sedatives, noting improved sleep, calmer nerves, and better liver and bowel action. 22-44-41-
The notice promotes New Hamburg Edgings at Seeley and Read's. It promotes Dr. Fenner's Golden Relief for neuralgia rheumatism and other pains and a Cough Honey remedy for coughs, priced at 25 cents, sold by Emmert and Burrell.
A cleaned transcription notes Goddard's Mills offers flour and milling products with prices per sack or per 100 pounds and urges postal orders. Also mentions Seeley and Read's embroidery sales and a claim that Goddard's sells more canned fruits and vegetables than three firms, attributing it to lower prices.
For Rent notice advertising three lower rooms and one upper in a property at Cor St Jackson St and Walnut Sts OC Weicn.
It Pays to Trade at 110 offers extra choice hams at 12 cents a pound from Burrell Bros. An accompanying ad promotes Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup for lung chest and throat diseases, claiming rapid cure and priced at 25 cents sold by N. A. Draper.
Burrell Bros offers five pounds of good Green Rio Coffee for one dollar in a brief all items sale notice. The advertisement highlights value and a limited price deal at the shop location. Built for quick reader impact, it emphasizes the bargain without additional context.
The proprietors of the Great English Remedy authorize all county agents to refund the full price if one fourth of a 60e bottle fails to prove the remedy for throat and lung diseases. Esasert & Burrell, Druggists, 46w4 claim Marshall's Lung Syrup best for coughs colds bronchitis and pulmonary issues. Price 26 cents. Sold by N. A. Draper.
A block of mid 19th century patent medicine ads tout Dr Boschee's German Syrup and Shiloh's Consumption Cure, promising cures for consumption asthma croup and lung diseases. Offers sample bottles price lists and refund guarantees. Also promotes Wells' Persian Perfume and a rice-based scent labeled Slackme Tack with purchase details.
A brief notice celebrating the Great English Remedy for its proven merits and growing approval among readers, signaling positive reception and trust in its effectiveness.
A tested remedy promises universal satisfaction by restoring hair color and relieving dandruff and scalp itching caused by humors. The product is King’s Vegetable Ambrosia and is recommended as effective and satisfying.
On March 13 1878 voters in Freeport Stephenson County Illinois will decide if the city shall be incorporated under state law. The ballot also asks about minority representation in the city council. Polls open 8 A M to 7 P M at Tremont House First Ward Pennsylvania House Second Ward New York House Third Ward. Jacob Krohn mayor. Dated February 1878.
For sale. My house and lot on West street is offered at a few figures and on easy terms. HM Barnum.
An ad touts J.D. Dittenbaugh’s pure hoarhound and barley candy as a remedy for coughs and colds, promising relief in a single pound purchase and urging readers to avoid suffering with illness through its product.
Co. O. D. invites customers to inspect updated stock and pricing at the C O D Grocery Store located opposite Brewster House corner.
J D Diffenbaugh promotes apples by barrel bushel or peck with oranges lemons figs dates pears and maple sugar raisins and nuts at his Boston area shop. Pure cider vinegar and plentiful apples noted at O R Grocery Store opposite Brewster House. Spring Wheat Tie priced at 1 25 per sack at W Chapman’s.
BEXGELESDORF & Co advertises groceries at low cash prices at 102 Galena Street. Full line includes sugar, coffee, tea, dried and canned fruits. Call for details and visit the shop.
Our climate demands a reliable remedy for throat and lung disorders. Parker's Ginger Tonic claims to cure coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and even consumption when used early by acting on the stomach kidneys skin liver and mucous surfaces. It allegedly cleanses waste from the blood builds tissues fortifies the system and relieves inflammations. Also promoted to ease dyspepsia headaches nervousness and other symptoms. Available at Swarts & Stocking for $1 a bottle or 15 cents for a sample.
Winter caps gloves and fancy robes with ladies furs featured in Wilcoxon the Hatter sale as advertised. Attractive garments and accessories priced to entice shoppers seeking stylish winter wear this season.
A historical promotion extols Dr King’s New Discovery as reliable for severe coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. It claims quick relief even for consumption and worn patients and advertises free sample bottles and local availability by Buurrr & Burrell in Freeport Illinois.
A 22 day sale of a valuable 160 acre farm in Winslow township near two I RR depots is offered for sale or trade for city property. Inquiries at the office. A stock sale: wallpaper and window shades are being cleared at cost to make room for full stock. ADAMSON offers Pure Gasolerie for cleaning and kid gloves with directions at Swarts & Stocking Drug Store opposite the Court House. White Lead and Linseed Oil offered at bottom figures at PD ADAMSONS.
Heny and Korita advertise a grand opening at No 89 Stephenson Street upstairs offering finest parlor and chamber sets and a wide range of machine oil at basement prices at 85 Stephanson Street Ss Adamson Dd.
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University in Dixon good in any branch or department taught. Interested parties should call at or address this office for particulars.
Dr Kuehner advertises over 11 000 square feet of floor stock with a wide selection of furniture. Parlor and chamber sets offered at greatly reduced prices for 60 days. Rare opportunity for inexpensive reading volumes with bound Harpers Magazine at Banorn's for $2 per volume.
A terse listing notes a public smoke of the American Popular 6 at J D Dir Fenbauws venue. The notice identifies an opportunity for attendees to sample cigars associated with the brand and host location.
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