Advertising rates and terms from Nonparell printing firm
The notice lists ad rates for business cards and reading columns with pricing per line and per insertion. It notes six cent per line for each additional line and a ten cent fine for first insertion. subscriptions priced at $1.50 annually in New Jersey. It emphasizes net rates with no discounts and references Twenty cents per line for certain categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Ingien M Ha
Adems
Suvecudgrnal Printing Co
Encampment plans for Third Regiment awaiting venue decision
The next annual encampment of the Third Regiment NW G will be held July 3 and 6. The site is not yet chosen and the city or town hosting it must meet certain requirements. Barracks tents camp equipment and provisions for four days for 900 to 1000 men will cost about 800 dollars. Rockford Sycamore and Freeport are in the mix as candidates with strong local support and eager organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regt
NW. G
Rockford
Sycamore
Wople
Apengse
Col
Brazee
Freeport
Fourth Annual Assembly of Temperance Reform Clubs
The Ninois State Temperance Reform Club invites all clubs to send delegates to Bloomington on the third Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in February 1679 at 9 a.m. Three delegates per club plus one lady. Reduced railroad rates to be announced. Delegates will be hosted by Bloomington citizens. reception committee at each depot. Report by letter to Secretary A B Campbell or RW Crampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninois State Temperance Reform Club
Bloomington
A. B, Campbell
Ill
Crampton
Madison Street
Chicago
Sudden Death of Respected Cedar Falls Citizen
The Cedar Falls Engine Co. No. 1 mourns Samuel Damb Lamb a quiet industrious army veteran and active Fire Company member who died after a paralytic stroke on January 11 at his home. He left a wife four children and a congregation faith. The company adopts resolutions praising his memory and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Palls
Samuel Damb
Mr. Lamb
Presbyterian Church
Ted
Ife
Fire Company
Cedar Falls Engine Co. No. 1
Sam’ D. Lamb
Resolutions of Condolence From Engine Company
The Engine Company offered sincere condolences to the deceased’s family and requested the resolutions be placed in company records and copies sent to the family and local papers. A large Freeport crowd attended the Goodhue trial, marching to the courthouse and gathering at the grand entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engine Company
Freeport
Goodhue
Rockford Register
Evening nuptials seal six marriages in Wisconsin and Illinois
Local notices list six December and January weddings across Stephenson county and nearby towns. Couples include Alfred Bear and Mahala Augenstine. George Yarger and Emma Kline. John Claus and Mary Wolf. John Hoebel and Anna Beneicer. Sydney Foster and Abbie Colby. John Knoll and Catherine Hoebel. Dietrich Lagermann and Anna Rebenberg. Ceremonies held by Rev. Fouke, Rev. Byers, and others at multiple residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear—Augenstine
Will H. Fouke
Alfred Bear
Mahala Augenstine
Dakota
Iinois
Yarger—Kline
W. H. Fouke
George Yarger
Iss Emma Kline
Pleasant Hill
Claub—Wolf
Rock Run
D. B. Byers
John Claus
Freeport
Mary A. Wolf
Stephenson County
Hoebel—Scheffner
Ridott
John Hoebel
Florence
Anna Mary Beneicer
I. Foster—Colby
North Lawrence
N. Y
Tilden
Sydney Hui Foster
Moira
Abbie J. Colby
Knoll—Hoebel
Silver_Creek
J. Wernly
John Knoll
Ackley
Catherine Hoebel
Silver Creek
Death Notice for Maury Riem of Orangeville
Maury Riem dies after lingering illness aged 72 years 10 months 4 days. Born March 1 1306 in Union County Pennsylvania, married Daniel Riem March 15 1829. death occurred January 14 1879 in Orangeville.
List of Unclaimed Letters at Freeport Post Office
Unclaimed letters for week ending Jan 20 1578 list recipients such as Mrs Henrietta Brown J M Baker Miss Jennie Cyrus Davis Miss Yetta Glevester Miss Clara Gaskins and many others. The notice includes office hours and instructions for inquirers to state advertised letter and date of advertising with postmaster Smith Atkins. It also promotes Giles liniment for horses and provides contact details for Moseman & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Illinois
Baker
Henrietta Brown
J M Baker
Jennie XM Cole
Cyrus Davis
Yetta Glevester
Clara Gaskins
Chas , Howard
D.C Harrison
G W Harris
Vi ' Irvin
CE Keho
Nellie Lightenbargo
Edward
Wanted Thoroughly Competent Laundress for Family of Six
Classified notice advertising a position for a skilled laundress at room 50 Brewster Trouse. Also promotes Self-Rising Buckwheat priced at 30 cents per package and confectionery fruit purchases at J H Smith's. Ends with an offer for a free trial bottle of Doctor King's California Golden Compound to cure various stomach and liver ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
S. W. Crapman
Fresh seafood and groceries advertised by local stands
An old shopping notice lists fresh sugar cured ham fresh oysters and homemade candies at Diffenbaugh's Old Stand. Burrell Brothers offer hama smoked halibut and pig’s feet. A Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine is for sale or trade for maple wood. Enquiries to Geo Ruston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Bros
Wheeler & Wilson
GEO
Ruston
Baltimore
Diffenbaugh
Tax notices and small ads from 1870s city postings
Notice to Taxpayers for 1878 taxes due at City Clerk's office and a collector contact. Ads directing bus to city, orders to leave at Diffenbaugh stand or J S Fifield. Also dated promotions for Burrell Bros groceries and F A Wrinston Co with prices and store address Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Smith
Diffenbaugh
J. S. Fifield
Joan Dirksen
Big Bonanza
F. A. Wrinston & Co
Stephenson St
Big Bargain Notices At Local Stores On Jackson Street
A house on Jackson street now occupied by F C Welch is advertised with inquiries via S W Reigard at Walton's. Kercher Garrison’s Market offers Best Ham by the slice. J R Smith's Confectionery reports a great rush and promises refunds for unsatisfactory goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
F.C. Welch
W. Reigard
Walton’s
Kercher & Garrison’s
Stephenson St
J. R. Smith
You Dont Know their Value Hop Bitters Claim
A Rochester Rochester NY reader extols Hop Bitters praising its cure for ague biliousness and kidney trouble and credits it with saving two children. The testimonial notes a partial bottle used on the girls and urges others to value Hop Bitters highly. Emmert Burrell sells at 42-2W.
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Rochester
N.Y
Emmert & Burrell
Tea duplication offer and hair product testimonial
An advertisement boasts wholesale tea duplication to cut price by ten to forty cents per pound from Burrell Bros Morgantown Inc dated June 1 1871. A reader endorses Kings Ambrosia claiming five years of hair growth nourishment and health, promising lasting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Bros
Morgantown, Inc
H.C. Buoss
Burrell Bros Advertise Gilt Edge Rio Coffee
Nothing better in market than our gilt edge green Rio Coffee at 20 cents a pound. Half a dozen others at lower prices. Burrell Bros.
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Burrell Bros
Great Merit Awarded Hop Bitters at State Fairs
The fairs give first premiums and special awards of great merit to Hop Bitters as the purest and best family medicine. We approve and urge testing this product now on exhibition at the State Fairs. See another column.
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician retired from practice offers a free receipt for a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints. The note promises full directions in German French or English and requests the recipient to send a stamped letter to W. W. Sherar at 149 Powers' Block Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. W. Sherar
Powers
Rochester
N. Y
Vanilla Flavor Extract from Mexican Vanilla Pod
Dr Price offers vanilla flavor extract derived from the Mexican vanilla pod. The aroma is described as delicate and agreeable, unlike cheaper extracts said to be made from tonqua or snuff-bean, which are noted for a strong taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Doctor Price
Remedy for Coughs and Colds Promises Wide Benefits
Parker's Ginger Tonic promoted as a cure for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and consumption by stimulating digestion and cleansing blood. Advertises a $1 bottle from Swartz Stocking sole agents and 15 cent test bottle. Also mentions Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup at 25 cents a bottle sold by N A Draper in Freeport Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz & Stocking
I Wish Everybody to Know Shilohs Cure Sold Here
Reverend George H Thayer and his wife credit Shilohs Consumption Cure with saving their lives in a testimonial placed in a local store. The ad touts a tremendous sale and claims perfect satisfaction for lung diseases with physicians Matchett and France Bohourson Inc selling through Emmert and Burrell dated May 15 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Shiloh
Matchett & France
Matchett & France, Bovurson, Inc
Emmert & Burrell
No Deception Used Promises Free Trial of Shilon ViraLizer
An advertisement claims many will suffer from digestion and liver complaints until they try Shilon's ViraLizer available at Emmert & Burrell. It promises a free trial if it does not cure or relieve and states a price of 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shilon
Emmert & Burrell
Yor Lame Back Side or Chest uses Shilohs Porous Plaster
An old advertisement promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster for back side or chest pain. The product is offered at 25 cents and sold by Emmert and Burrell. The copy reflects a 19th or early 20th century drugstore tone and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Chaste and Delicate Perfumes Highlight Fragrance Line
A Victorian style ad touts Doctor Price's Unique Perfumes including Pet Rose Alista Bouquet Hyacinth and Sweet Brier. It promotes the delicate fragrance crafted for discerning lovers of sweet scents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Price
Eyewear Preserved and Strengthened by Eyvers-Buy
Forbp Rose & Co. Jewelers and Opticians offer precise fitting of spectacles at their shop on Stephenson and Chicago Streets. The ad promotes quality eye wear designed to preserve vision and enhance comfort with expert craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyvers
Forpb, Rose & Co
Opticians
Stephenson
Chicago Sts
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Vends Local SALE Notice
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Emmert and Burrell 35-6m.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Emmert & Burrell
Cc O D promotes cheapest groceries in Northwest
An advertisement touts the C. O. D. Store as the cheapest and best grocery option in the Northwest located opposite Brewster House at 41 44 Cc. O. D. The blurb emphasizes price and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. O. D
C. O.D
Brewster House
Hair Work Featured by J Weishar at Freeport
Ladies invited to obtain switches curls and puffs made from combings or cat hair from J Weishar at Opera House Block near Second National Bank Freeport Its. Doctor Marshall's Lung Syrup offered for coughs colds sore throat asthma bronchitis and lung diseases at 25 cents sold by N A Draper Freeport Ml.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Weishar
Opera Touse Block
Second National Bank
Freeport Its
Price Cream Baking Powder Advert Then and Now
An advertisement extols Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder as pure and economical saying it is free from adulterants and the best and most perfect in the market It notes the product is not sold in bulk but packaged in cans with secure labeling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Singer Sewing Machine Agent Promotes Genuine Singer
E. W. Trout, agent for the Genuine Singer Sewing Machine, has opened an office behind Elson's jewelry store and quickly built a strong business. He highlights the machine's superior points and invites public inspection and examination of the Genuine Singer.
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E. W. Trout
Genuine Singer Sewing Machine
Elson
Singer
Genuine Singer
Trout
Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a remedy for coughs colds throat chest and lung disorders. It notes Dr Swayne’s Pennsylvania education and Philadelphia Dispensary ties and markets trial bottles at 25 cents and larger sizes at 1.00 or sets at 5.00 with distribution through Swarts & Stocking in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Freeport
Swarts & Stocking
Swayne's All-Healing Ointment Cure Claim
An advertisement cites Joseph W. Christ of Roedel and Christ in Philadelphia praising Swayne's All-Healing Ointment for relief from severe itching piles. It urges sufferers of skin diseases to use the product, noting price, mail order option, and the supplier Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Joseph W. Christ
Roedel & Christ
Boot and Shoe House
North Second Street
Philadelphia
Freeport
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
London Hair Color Restorer Promises Cure for Tetter and Graying
A Wilson North Carolina citizen recites dramatic scalp healing claims from London Hair Color Restorer. He reports his wife’s dry tetter and dandruff improved, hair regrowth observed, and urges others to try the remedy. He sends $8 for a dozen bottles and notes 75 cent per bottle pricing. Also advertised are Fever and Ague cures by Dr Swayne and Son with mail order options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tynes
Wilson, N. C
London
Express
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Freeport
Swarts & Stocking
Court Tlouse
Centaur Liniments Promoted By New York Company
Two types exist the human kind called wote and the yellow for horses sheep and other animals. Testimonials wrap around every bottle claiming cures. Available from the Centaur Company office at 46 Dey Street New York City by druggists or mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Centaur Company
Dey Street
New York City
For Sale or Trade Two Houses and Lots Adjoining Phenson St
For sale or trade two houses and lots adjoining Phenson Street west of Green. On the premises a good well cistern stables and a variety of fruit. The properties desirable and will be sold at a bargain or traded for a farm. For full particulars inquire of F Hawke at Bureha and Scott's hardware store or the and signed Jacol Engbord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenson St
Green
Lars
F. Hawke
Bureha & Scott's
Jacol Engbord
Dr Krno’s New Discovery Promises Cough and Lung Cure
Stop that Cough claims a new discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and consumption. It boasts over a million bottles used in a year with perfect satisfaction and calls itself the only sure cure for throat and lung ailments offered by Emmert & Burrell in Freeport with trial bottles and regular sizes priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Krno’s
Dr. Kine
Emmert & Burrell’s
Freeport
Liver is King and the August Flower Cure
An excerpt extols the liver as the master organ linking digestion, heart, brain, and nerves. It touts Green's August Flower as unequaled for dyspepsia and liver complaints with various symptoms, claiming sample bottles and a 10 cent dose, sold by Swarts & Stocking in Western towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts & Stocking
Free Trial of Dr. King's California Golden Compound
A broad invitation offers a free trial bottle of Dr. King's California Golden Compound at Emmett & Burrell's drug store. The ad claims rapid relief from dyspepsia indigestion constipation headaches loss of appetite and other ailments and asserts no failure in any case. It urges readers to try before buying a regular one dollar bottle, asserting intrinsic merit and proven efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor King
Emmert & Burrell
Dr. King
Emmett & Burrell’s
Dr. King’s
California
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Ning
Loveland
G R Miller
Anna Matter
Anna M Moore
John McDemott
M J Robbins
H W E Snyder
Amanda Strachacher
A Shafer
Sarah Ann Shirey
Nding
Keith
George Kah
Mary J Meyers
Ella Mecuirk
Margretta Pride
David Peck
John
Polard
Sarah Rickard
Low
Sturm
Jacob Saul
Frank Scmacher
Rosa Stears
Wm Thomas
Elizabeth Wilcox
Edgar Wilcox
E Wood
Jamie Youngs
J C
CO. M. Moseman & Bro
Chambers St
Giles
West Broadway
J. Jh. Smith
Differbaugh
COLBY
I. Meigs
Chaste
Freeport, Ill
North Sixth St
C.H. Little
Winslow Township
Mt. Carroll Seminary
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