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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1878
Page
5
The text lists business card and advertising rates with per-line charges, first insertion and subsequent insertions costs, and net terms. It references subscription details and printing company identifiers, indicating a historical newspaper advertising section.
An advertisement discusses tobacco choices and compares prices, then promotes Ostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic for digestive issues and cholera type diseases. It extolls the benefits for biliousness wind, heartburn, nausea and stomach discomfort as a family remedy. It also defends Dr. R V Pierce's diagnostic claims with a quotation from Comley and advertises the Medical Adviser sold by mail.
The ad extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure for diarrhea dysentery cholera cramps and many digestive complaints. It claims prevention of disorders and suitability for teething children and nursing mothers. It also promotes Capitol Bitters Blood and Vet Pills and other remedies with local sellers listed.
In a period ad, If. N. Crongaire proclaims a full stock of tea coffee spices canned goods beef tenderloins oysters salmon fruits and more. The message promises as cheap as the cheapest prices at Crongaire's store, highlighting a first class grocer’s wares.
Forn Rost and Co offer a large assortment of German accordions violins guitars and Padua strings at very low prices in Freeport. The sale highlights the quality assortment and bargain pricing for these musical instruments and accessories.
Mrs. T. C. Porter will open a select school in the High School Building on Bridge Street starting July 1. Terms are 50 cents per week in advance.
A local advertisement states 35 children’s carriages must be sold regardless of cost to clear space at J. D. Diffenbaugh's store.
First of the season, Burrell Bros announces white fish by half barrels quarter barrels and kits with full weights and quality guaranteed. They promise better fish honest weights and lower prices than any other firm in the city.
The New Triumph Reaper and Seymour Mower by D S Morgan & Co sold by Jatres Topias on Galena street are presented as the best machines before the public. Farmers should inspect them before buying other machines.
Advertisement notes 23 pounds of new dried peaches for one dollar at Burret Bros offering a bargain in trade.
Advertisement notes headquarters for all kinds of fruit at J D Diffenbaughs offering the cheapest and largest supply. Branded as a general fruit outlet with emphasis on variety and low prices.
Prices listed for spring wheat flour 1.25 in Minnesota and 1.45 in Bloomington. Winter wheat flour ranges 1.65 to 1.90 with Addams and White varieties. Fresh ground corn meal 30 and Winter wheat Graham flour 80 also offered by Burrell Bros.
A brief notice describes stopping at Diffenbaugh's Fountain for ice cream priced at seven cents per plate offering a simple local refreshment.
A sales offer proclaims Dr Kiye's California Goden Compound as a universal cure for dyspepsia headaches low spirits loss of appetite sour stomach indigestion liver complaints jaundice and biliousness. It promises a four trial bottle at no cost to prove efficacy then a regular one dollar bottle. Emmert and Burrell in Freeport distribute it.
An advertisement touts Dr. Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as superior for coughs colds throat bronchial and asthmatic troubles. It notes the inventor's credentials and lists trial bottle price 25 cents and bottle sizes 1 dollar and five dollars, with Freeport distributor Swarts & Stocking opposite Court House.
The advertises two Centaur Preparations for humans and animals with testimonials on each bottle. An estray notice seeks a large coarse speckled cow and a small red calf missing since May 25 near the Brewster house. informants or returners receive rewards.
Advertises Shilohs Consumption Cure claimed to cure coughs and lung troubles with a refund offer. Prices 10 cts, 60 cts, $1 per bottle. Also Shilohs Porous Plaster 25 cts and Shilohs System Vitalizer 10 cts or 75 cts. Hackmetack perfume offered by Emmert & Burrell along with local sales claims and refund promise.
Store advertises free trial bottles of Dr Kane's New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis consumption and throat and lung ailments. It claims over one million bottles used last year with perfect satisfaction and offers regular bottles at one dollar. Emmert &
Spring Wheat Flour priced at 1.20 per sack at S W Chapmans. Addams winter flour 145. Come and get a basket for 5 cents before they are gone. One bushel Corn Basket offered at 85 cents.
Philadelphia boot shop firm Roeder and Christ endorses Swayne's All-healing Ointment for severe itchiness from piles and skin diseases. Ad claims Dr Swayne's Medicines have worldwide reputation and can be mailed for 50 cents per box or three boxes for $1.25. Freeport distribution via Swarts & Stucking near Court House.
An advertisement announces the American Popular 5 cent cigar available at J D Divfenbaughs with emphasis on value and local shopping.
Dr Swayne and Son advertise Swayne's Fever and Ague Pills as a quick cure for ague fever malaria and remittent fevers. Sold 50 cents a box or three for 1 25 by mail to any address from 320 North Sixth Street Philadelphia. World wide reputation.
Orchard items including oranges lemons figs dates pears and new maple sugar raisins and mixed nuts are advertised for sale by J. D. Diffenbaugis at the market.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded at 26 cents per box. sold by Emmert & Burrell.
Notice states pasture opened for stock accommodation on May 1 with price reduced to $1.50 per head. Cras, I', Gooprur.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia. It claims swift relief from headaches, heart palpitations, sour stomach, constipation, and nerves. The notice urges readers to buy a sample bottle at 10 cents and mentions Swarts & Stocking as the sellers.
J S Coen BAR Court House announces sale of three dwelling houses on April 26 1878 with details of location and terms to be arranged at the courthouse.
Go and see the new stock and prices at the C O D Grocery Store located opposite Brewster House.
160 acre farm in Winslow township offered for sale or trade for city property. Location close to two depots on the N G Rh railroad. Inquiries at this office.
New store at No 89 Stephenson Street offers affordable parlor and chamber sets. Readily available styles include env and Keenra models, aiming to attract shoppers seeking value and quality.
For sale a $100 scholarship at Rock River University Dixon good in any branch or department. For particulars call at or address big office.
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