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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1878
Page
5
Advertising rates listed in a fragmented 19th century notice show price points for various sizes and durations. The table includes multiple columns of figures such as 3m 0.00 and 2.50 4.00 5.00, with several entries likely indicating space costs per month or per issue. The readable portions remain ambiguous due to OCR errors but denote a structured pricing schedule.
Local ad fragment questions why men smoke tobacco when a rival brand, Mar arg Bros Seal of North Carolina, is offered at the same price, suggesting a price or value comparison. The text is truncated and lacks clear context or outcomes.
An advertisement extols Dr. R. V. Pierce’s medical system and his tonic Stomach Bitters as a universal cure for diarrhea biliousness and digestive disorders. It defends his diagnostic method against critics and offers the People’s Union Sense Medical Adviser for one dollar and fifty cents postpaid from Buffalo.
Advertises Parker's Ginger Tonic as a universal remedy for dysentery cholera and stomach ailments. Claims to prevent dangerous medical cliffs and suit teething infants and nursing mothers. Promotes Capitol Bitters and Blood Pills as system boosters with optimistic health outcomes and druggist sales.
A historical notice advertises a wide assortment of staples including tea coffee spices canned goods corned beef tenderloins sausages and seafood. The seller H N Crongnite claims these items will be the cheapest in town as of the sale period.
Forp Rose & Co. announces a premium sale in Freport featuring German accordcona violins guitars and genuine Padua strings at very low prices. The advertisement highlights a high quality selection and attractive discounts for buyers in the area.
A public sale is announced for 35 children’s carriages at J. D. Diffenbaugh's to clear space for inventory. Bids should be submitted regardless of cost. Sale terms and exact time to be announced locally.
D S Morgan and Co manufacture the New Triumph Reaper and Seymour Mower and James Tobias sells them on Galena Street. The ad proclaims them the best reaper and mower before the public and urges farmers to examine them before buying other machines this season.
Burrell Bros advertises dried peaches at one dollar per 23 pounds in a trade clearance. Local merchants push bulk produce with pricing aimed at farmers and buyers seeking bargains.
Advertises a general fruit shop run by J. D. Diff enbaugh offering the cheapest and largest supply of fruits.
Prices for spring wheat flour 1.25 Minnesota 1450 Bloomington winter wheat 1.65 Addams winter wheat flour 1.50 White winter wheat flour 1.99 Fresh ground corn meal 30 4 Winter wheat Graham flour 0.85 at BunRELL Bros
A note lists an offer to visit Diffenbaughs Fountain to buy ice cream at seven cents per plate. The brief item highlights a low price and a rush of customers seeking the treat.
Free of cost remedy claims to cure dyspepsia headache low spirits loss of appetite sour stomach indigestion jaundice and biliousness. The ad asserts a free trial bottle proves its merits and notes a regular dollar size bottle with sale by Emmert and Burrell in Freeport.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a cure for coughs colds and bronchial and asthmatic affections. It notes Dr Swayne’s education at the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Dispensary and claims high cure rates. Trial bottles cost 25 cents large bottles $1.00 and six bottles $5.00. Sold by Swarts Stocking Freeport and leading druggists registered with 330 North Sixth Street Philadelphia.
The Centaur Liniments are two kinds. The White for humans and the Yellow for horses and other animals. Testimonials accompany each bottle and can be procured from any druggist or by mail from the Centaur Company, 46 Dey Street, New York City.
Estray notice reports a large coarse speckled cow and a small red cow missing since May 25. Both are dry and thought to be with calf. Rewards offered for information or return, with delivery to the Brewster house. June 5, 1878.
Puré cider vinegar and apples abound at the C. O. D. Grocery Store located opposite Brewster I Touse, inviting shoppers to stock up on pantry staples and fresh produce.
In a vivid account a reader reports that a man named Mr. Godfrey was pronounced terminal by doctors. Ten days later he is entirely cured using Hop Bitters, prompting others to seek the remedy for loved ones and to insist hops are beneficial.
Advert announces Shilohs Consumption as a cure for coughs claimed to prevent consumption and offers refunds if no benefit. It promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster, Shilohs System Vitalizer with guarantees, and a perfume STACKMETACK, all sold by Emmert & Burrell.
Store advertises free trial bottle of Dr Kina’s New Discovery for cough cold asthma bronchitis consumption loss of voice throat and lung complaints. Claims over one million bottles used last year with universal satisfaction and calls it the only sure cure. Free trial or regular bottle priced at $1.00. Emmert &
A. Tynes of Wilson North Carolina reports his wife’s dry tetter scalp and hair loss improved after using London Hair Color Restorer. He enclosures $8 for a dozen bottles by express and notes it sells for 75 cents a bottle with Dr Swayne & Son of Philadelphia as proprietors. Sold in Freeport by Swarts and Stocking opposite Court House.
First of the season advertises white fish sold in half barrels quarter barrels and kits with full weights and quality guaranteed. Burrell Bros pledges better fish honest weights and lower prices than any other firm in the city.
A Philadelphia boot and shoe house endorses Swayne's All-healing Ointment as a perfect cure for distressing itchiness from piles. The ad urges readers with skin diseases to try the remedy sold by Dr. Swayne & Son with mail order options and world wide reputation.
Dr Swayne s Fever and Ague Pills offer a quick and sure cure for ague fever and malaria related illnesses. Sold at half the price of other cures and claimed to be as effective with no mineral content or aftereffects. Mail order available at 50 cents per box, three for 1 25, six for 2 50. Address Dr Swayne Son Philadelphia. Sold by leading druggists and in Freeport by Swarts Stocking opposite Court House.
An advertisement lists oranges lemons figs dates pears and new maple sugar raisins and nuts of all kinds at jeune by J D Diffenbaugh.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve markets as the best skin remedy for guts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a 26 cent price per box and is for sale by Emmert & Burrell at 28 7ms.
Property notice announces pasture availability for stock grazing starting May 1. Price reduced to $1.50 per head cash, names possibly omitted.
An advertisement promises relief from liver complaints and dyspepsia using Green's August Flower. It claims personal knowledge supports the remedy and urges readers to buy a sample for 10 cents. The note states the medicine is sold by Swarts & Stocking and available in western towns.
Notice lists three dwelling houses for sale at Cochran Court dated April 26 1878. Official details indicate multiple parcels subject to local auction procedures.
Go and view the new stock and prices at the C. O. D. Grocery store located opposite Brewster House. Items listed likely include fresh groceries with updated prices in a local retail note.
Valuable 160 acre farm in Winslow township located within three miles of two depots on the Tl. CG. R. BR offered for sale or trade for city property. Inquire at this office.
New store at No 89 Stephenson Street upstairs offers cheapest and finest parlor and chamber sets from Kent and Kogenta.
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University in Dixon. The award applies to any departments or branches taught, with details available at the university office or by address in the big office.
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