Advertising Rates and Local Notices from 1879 Journal
Rates for business cards and notices vary by size, with ten-cent per line for first insertion and five cents for each subsequent line. Local items include shipping notes, county descriptions, marriages, and unclaimed letters, all from Freeport Illinois and surrounding Kansas territory context. The document reproduces historical pricing, postal lists, and community notices with era-specific formatting.
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Ter A Journal Printing CO
Evergreen Trees Closing Out Sale at Nursery
Fraternal evergreen sale advertisement from Freeront Illinois dated Feb 15 1879. It touts cheap Norway Spruce European Larch Scotch Pine White Pine Austrian Pine and more with prices per hundred or per tree and invites bulk orders or spring visit to nursery to prove business.
Consumption Cure Promised From Old Rochester Doctor
An elderly physician, retired from practice, claims a simple vegetable remedy can permanently cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung affections as well as nervous debility and nervous complaints. He offers to mail the receipt with directions in German French or English free to any reader who sends a stamped request to W W Suenan Rochester NY. Also notice warns against purchasing notes signed by the writer and states fresh oysters oranges and lemons available at J R Smiths Confectionery.
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East India
W. W. SuEnan
Powers
Advert for medicines and grocer items including Vitalizer and Stildiws Plaster
Street notice touts Simon's Vitalizer free if it fails to cure and Stildiws Porous Plaster for back or chest. It proclaims Dr Price Cream Baking Powder and Lemon extract, plus inexpensive groceries like tea coffee flour and raisins. Also lauds Ylang Ylang perfume, Favorite Stoves, Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup, Hop Bitters as best family medicine and cautions against adulterated goods.
Remedy promises to prevent and cure coughs and colds
A dated advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a universal remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis consumption and other ailments claiming it cleanses blood built up tissues aids digestion and strengthens the system. It promotes sales through druggists Swartz Stocking and local mentions of Green's August Flower Shilohs Cure and doctors endorsements.
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Swartz & Stocking
Swarts & Stocking
Choice Foreign and Domestic Toiletries Ad
A compact old time merchant advertises foreign and domestic toilet articles, American and imported perfumes, soups, brushes and combs plus a range of fancy goods. The note emphasizes quality and low prices for the best and cheapest items available.
Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
Advertises Dr Swayne and Son remedy for coughs colds throat and lung disorders. Promotes trial bottle 25 cents large bottle 1.00 and six bottles 5.00. Prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and sold by Swarts & Stucking in Freeport opposite Court House.
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Swayne
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Freeport
Swarts & Stucking
Court Jouse
J. A. ‘Tynes
Wilson, N
London
Express
Dr. Swayne & Son
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
Itching Piles Cure Promoted by Swayne Ointment
An old advertisement-style notice touts Swayne’s All-healing Ointment as a perfect cure for itching piles and skin diseases. It cites Joseph W. Christ of Reader & Christ in Philadelphia and lists price details, mail order options, and local agents such as Swarts & Stocking in Freaport.
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George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Swayne
Joseph W. Christ
Reader
London Hair Color Restorer and cough remedies advertised in Freeport
An array of sensational health ads tout London Hair Color Restorer claiming hair regrowth and reversal of gray, with testimonials from J A Tyne of Wilson. Also promoted Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup and Dr Kina's New Discovery with free trial bottles and price points, all sold by Bramert & Burrell in Freeport.
Farm for sale near depots in Winslow township
Valuable 160 acre farm near two depots on the I G R B in Winslow township offered for sale or trade for city property. Inquire at this office. Also note advertisement for Mt Carroll Seminary among Business Cards.
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Winslow Township
Mt. Carroll Seminary
Centaur Tiniments For Humans And Animals
The Centaur preparations include wurre for humans and yrmow for animals. Testimonials praising their effects are wrapped around every bottle and can be procured at druggists or by mail from The Contata Company, 6 Dey Street, New York City.
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Ine Contata Company
Dey Street
New York City
Honest Medicine Ad Promises Dr Erza Discovery Cures
An advertisement touts Dr Erza's New Discovery for consumption and related respiratory issues as a cure where others fail. It claims asthma and bronchitis relief, with trial bottles at ten cents and regulars at one dollar. Also promoted are eyeglasses and lenses from Forp Kost & Co. at the corner of Stephenson and Chicago Streets.
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Erxa
Mamert & Burrell
Uucklen Arnica Salve Offered For Sale By Emmert & Burrell
A Historic notice promotes Uucklen arnica salve claiming it heals cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chaps chilblains corns and various eruptions. Guarantee of satisfaction and money refund stated. Price 25 cents per box. Also mentions dried peaches at four cents a pound among other brief listings.
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Emmert & Burrell
Fever and Ague Cured for 50 Cents by Swayne Pills
Swayne's Pills offer a cheap cure for ague and fevers claiming effectiveness in all cases without minerals and no side effects. Priced at 50 cents a box with bulk discounts, mail order available from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia. Also notices that J. D. Diffenbaugh markets from a Breeport location and a public greeting from him.
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Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth St
Phildelphia
Breeport
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
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