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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1873
Page
5
Thousands of bottles of Green's August Flower have been distributed across states and towns to relieve dyspepsia and its effects such as costiveness sour stomach indiges tion liver complaint and general poor health. Go to Swarts Stocking in Freeport to obtain a 75 cent bottle or inquire about free sample bottles and other users' experiences.
An ad blasts Shaffer and Son claiming they offer bleached cleaner goods at low prices and deliver statewide. The Singer Manufacturing Co warns Stephenson County residents to avoid buying Singer machines from Jonathan Hay, stating he is not an agent and not responsible for his representations. John Hea of Freeport is named as the sole representative in that county.
Bargain sale offers 2000 yards of Bareges Lupin’s stock at 26 cents a yard, though market value is five shillings. Percales, Batiste, Victoria Lawns, and heavy sheetings offered at deep discounts. Also ladies linen suits in new designs. O. M. Shaffer & Son advertised groceries for Fourth of July gatherings.
The notice advertises a house for sale on Grand Street near Scott with nine rooms and household furniture including stoves, desks and beds. It also promotes Bonnets Hats and fancy goods at half price, groceries at low prices, and a broad selection of paints drugs and envelopes at local shops in Freeport led by Mrs Al Ferris and Swarts & Stockings near the courthouse.
The report notes war talk after the Modocs, fears of danger near home, and a rabid dog incident four miles west of Pontiac where Samuel Anderson saved his children by killing the attacking animal with an ax after restraining it until help arrived.
A sensational advertisement touts a July 12 special railroad excursion to New York City to view Ti B Lent’s Universal Living Exposition. The exhibit promises 500 men and horses, 508 animal captives, 6,000 museum marvels, and sixty carloads of curiosities. Lent, a famed museum director, aims for unprecedented public attraction and strong regional receipts.
The document from June 1873 urges strict enforcement of an age ordinance and penalties for firing cannons and fireworks. It cites Port land Maine as an example and stresses mayoral and city council oversight to prevent dangerous displays. The piece also notes Mrs Elliott of this city suffered a tumor operation in Chicago and later died.
David Webb of Columbus Ohio suffered extensive injuries from a fireworks blast last week and died Saturday amid severe agony.
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