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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1882
Page
5
The article stresses the need for inventors to employ capable attorneys for cases before the Patent Office. It notes a contest over telephone and other valuable inventions and advises those seeking diligent handling to correspond with Presbrey & Green in Washington, D. C. Stamp for circular.
Readers report Electric Bitters cure diseases of the stomach liver kidneys and urinary organs after doctors fail. The medicine also relieves constipation headaches and bilious attacks. Sold by Emmert and Burrell for fifty cents a bottle.
With expanded facilities for handling and displaying goods, we offer the most complete stock of Hardware Soves and related items in the Northwest. Remember the Plate-Glass Front Hardware Store at 119 Stephenson Street.
An old compiled page shows a 6 29 reward for info on vandalism to bill boards plus various ads. It includes references to Richards & Wilcoxon city bill posters native produce, oysters, and cheap categories. Also promotions for home earning potential and sewing machines, flour, oats, and remedies.
The shop touts a large stock of wall paper paints oils and glass with 20 percent September discounts on all patterns. It markets Masury railroad paints white lead linseed oil dry paints machine oil harness oils and window fixtures along with artist materials and moulding.
D Adamson advertises as dealer in paints oils glass and brushes opposite the Brewster House. The listing notes prices or stock details in a compact 26 3 9m period-appropriate ad.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever consumption and throat or lung ailments. Claims over one million bottles used last year with universal satisfaction and urges trial bottles at ten cents or regular size for one dollar via Emmert and Burrell.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with money back guarantee. Price two dollars per box offered by Emmert and Burrell in Freeport DL.
The piece praises Electric Bitters as a family medicine and tonic with wide cures. It notes high demand from customers, occasional shortages, and claims they treat bilious attacks stomach liver and kidney complaints diabetes and grave illnesses. Emmert and Burrell sell bottles for fifty cents.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat coughs and consumption dangers with Shilohs Cure and Shilohs Plaster. It claims the remedy cures coughing fits and relives croup and whooping cough, noting a million bottles sold in the past year and urging mothers to buy from Emmert & Burrell.
Dyspepsia and liver complaints are advertised as relieved by Shiloh's Vitalizer. The ad urges customers to buy a bottle for 75 cents at Emmest & Burrell with a printed guarantee. If no benefit is seen, the cost is nothing.
Benson's advertises a new shipment of holiday goods from New York markets with crowded departments. It highlights neckwear for ladies and children and lists cloaks undergarments hosiery yarns wools corsets handkerchiefs veiling scarfs hoods ribbons jewelry and other varieties inviting customers to see the selections.
Mrs J Benson informs stockholders of the Second National Bank of Freeport Illinois that the regular annual meeting to elect Directors and handle other business will be held at the Banking House on Tuesday January 10 1882 from 10 oclock a m to 1 oclock p m Jxo B Taylor Cashier December 12 1881 36w4.
An advertisement claims the city hosts the largest stock of holiday goods at the Ie Store. It extols the era of marvels, predicts electrical advances in ten years, and urges contact with Presley and Green attorneys at 529 Seventh Street Washington DC for patent services.
Speedy cure claims for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache with Shilohs Catarrh remedy. A nasal injector is included free with each bottle offered by Emmert and Burrell. Price is 50 cents.
Burrell Bros offers daily roasts featuring Rio Santos and Java Coffees while also selling chipped dried beef.
No Store offers gifts for Mother and sisters and a wide array of canned fruits vegetables and groceries. Burchard Scott markets mince meat butter and fruit preserves while Burrill Bros highlights olives raisins and canned produce with skate and cutlery items for children.
The stockholders meeting for the First National Bank of Freeport will be held January 10 1882 between 10 a m and 2 p m at the banking office for the election of directors and other business. Cashier Geo F DeForest signs the notice. Burrell Bros advertises bushel baskets at 25c. The text also mentions a medical claim about Dr Trasks Magnetic Ointment and maple sugar products.
Public notice seeks to buy an A No 1 fresh Milch cow. Interested parties should contact the Journal Office at the provided address for details.
Christmas weather blessed the holiday as Rev. G A Hemstreet preached at the M E Church with a revival and a young couple gifted him a fine watch. Local merchants report strong trade amid poor roads. notable events include Mathew Clambers gaining admission to the bar and Pearl Lopshine’s birth announcement. A trapdoor accident injured Mrs. Parkinson, and J F Schunck was kicked by a horse but recovered.
The former residence of T. C. Gatliff Sr. on Oak Street is offered for sale. A two story brick house 28 by 34 feet with basement kitchen 14 by 28 includes a 100 by 800 foot lot, a barn 18 by 26, corn crib wagon shed and abundant fruit. Inquiries to C. Th Heard at Burchard Scott or F. Gane German Insurance Co 40. Northwestern Michigan winter apples available wholesale and retail Burrell ros.
J N Fuller new daughter and other social notes abound. Harness shop sold to George Wright. Visits from Chicago and Iowa residents. Christmas dance at Turnbull Hall affected by bad roads, Santa, poetry, and a Christmas tree program. New Year events, Wright’s Hall debate on compulsory schooling, vaccination drives, and local ads for linseed oil meal and canned goods.
The note reports 70000 dolls fuse received at the 29 cent store and mentions the oldest field marshal in the German army who had served seventy years.
A black cat with a white tail ruled theater rats in Agnone and fed them. When the cat died the rats killed custodian Codabianca and the youth held a funeral for the cat and its many descendants. The town resolved to poison the theater rats in revenge.
A Indiana judge’s view equates billiard rooms charging the loser with gambling. Proposal suggests all players share table costs equally to preserve legality and fairness. Advocates note billiards provide healthy exercise and that costs are typically split, with skill gaps balanced by points.
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