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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1878
Page
5
Man questions why men smoke now when Mar ty Bros offers Seal of North Carolina tobacco at the same game price. The remark targets consumer choices in tobacco during a period of price sensitivity.
An 19th century ad extols ostetter's Stomach Bitters and Burg as remedies for bilious colic diarrhea and cholera, claiming they restore digestive tone and aid wind relief. It positions the medicine as a family staple, offering rapid relief and preventive safeguards against malaise.
Readers encouraged to trust Dr. R V Pierce as a rational diagnostician using a system akin to geologists and chemists. The article cites Comley’s encyclopedia praising Pierce for his analytic approach in Med Science and advertises the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, mailed for a dollar and fifty cents, addressed to R V Pierce MD Buffalo.
An advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a universal remedy to prevent and cure digestive ailments including dysentery cholera and cramps. It touts teething and nursing use, asserts no intoxication, lists grocery items sold alongside, and notes prices and sources at Cronknite's and Goddard's Mill.
Forp, Kose & Co announces a sale of a fine lot including German accordions, violins, guitars, and Padua strings at very low prices in Freeport. The ad highlights a wide selection and low prices to attract buyers.
Auction notice states 35 children’s carriages must be sold for space at J. D. Diffenbaugh’s. Sale occurs to clear room with prices not a consideration.
The New Triumph Reaper and Seymour Mower by D.S. Morgan & Co. and sold by JAMzs Topras on Galena street are promoted as the best reaper and mower before the public. Farmers are urged to examine them before buying other machines this season.
Burrell Bros advertises a sale offering 23 pounds of new dried peaches for one dollar under the 110 mark. The copy emphasizes value and straightforward pricing for shoppers.
Spring wheat flour priced at 1.25 per sk. Town and 140 Bloomington winter wheat at 1.50. Addams winter wheat flour 1.45. White winter wheat flour 1.90. Fresh ground corn meal 30. Winter wheat Graham flour listed. Burrell Bros. trades these goods.
A note urges patrons to visit Diffenbaughs Fountain to enjoy a seven cent ice cream treat. The snippet highlights the affordable dessert option and the inviting call to service at the stand.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a cure for coughs bronchial and asthmatic ailments. It touts Dr Swayne’s credentials from the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Dispensary. Trial bottle 25 cents large size 1.00 and six for 3.50. Sold by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and Swarts Stocking Freeport opposite Court House.
Advertises two kinds of Centaur Preparations the wurve for humans and the Yellow for horses and other animals with testimonials on each bottle. Office address is 46 Dey Street New York City. Estray notice within the same issue reports a large coarse speckled cow and a small red cow missing since May 25 with calf. informers rewarded if cattle returned to Brewster House Freeport.
Readable notes describe abundant pure cider vinegar and apples available at the O. D. Grocery Store located at the corner opposite Brewster.
A narrative claims Mr. Godfrey was fully cured in ten days by Top Bitters after doctors had given up on him. The anecdote notes his recovery surprised his physicians and spurred belief in the remedy among onlookers.
An advertisement extols King's Vegetable Ambrosia as a top hair growth and coloring remedy. It claims the product is effective, pleasant smelling, and free from stickiness, recommending it to ladies and gentlemen using fine toilet articles. Emmert & Burrell are named as sole agents. A separate line notes a 125 acre stock farm for rent with 125 plowed and 150 meadow acreage. T. Wilcoxon.
Cure claim for consumption and lung ailments with Shilohs Consumption Cure. Two doses claimed to relieve croup in children and refund offered if not true. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster and System Vitalizer with Emmert Burrell as sellers. Wells Persian Perfume advertised. 22-41-m6
Dr Kixe offers free trial bottles of New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat lung ailments. Thousands cured, promise no other medicine cures more cases. Available at Emmert Burrell Freeport. lw
Burrell Bros promotes new white fish options including half barrels quarter barrels and kits with full weights and quality guaranteed. The firm claims better fish and honest weights at lower prices than any rival in the city.
testimonial from Joseph W. Christ of Roedel & Christ in Philadelphia praising Swayne's All-healing Ointment for curing stubborn itching piles and skin diseases. ad invites readers to buy by mail from Dr Swayne & Son with prices 50 cents per box or three for $1.25.
Dwelling-house on West street recently occupied by Rev. W I Dorward offers 7 large rooms and a cellar good barn on the premises and cistern water in the kitchen. Apply to R H Wines agent.
Dr Swayne’s Fryrr and Aque Pints offer a quick and sure cure for ague fever and malaria related illnesses. Sold at 50 cents a box with volume discounts, mail order available. Address Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia 8320 North Sixth St. Also sold in Freeport by Swarts & Stocking opposite the Court House.
Oranges lemons new figs dates pears and new maple sugar raising and nuts of all kinds at J D Dirrenpaven's.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box. Sold by Emmert & Burrell. 23-7mg
Advertisement notes pasture openness for stock on May 1. Price reduced to 1 dollar 50 cents per head. Signed Cuns. F. Goopror.
An advertisement denounces prejudice and promises a Liver Complaint cure with Green's August Flower. It claims personal knowledge and says druggists across towns sell it. A sample bottle costs 10 cents and three doses relieve symptoms. Swarts & Stocking distribute it.
Public notice states three dwelling houses listed under J. & Cocr near Court House with sale date April 26 1878. Auction details not fully provided.
C. O. D. Grocery Store invites customers to come see the new stock and prices. Located opposite Brewster Tlouse, the store promotes its fresh arrivals and updated pricing.
A 160 acre farm in Winslow township with three miles of two depots on the I. C. R. 1 available for site or trade to city property. Tuquire at this office.
An advertisement notes a new store at No 89 Stephenson Street offering cheap and fine parlor and chamber letting upstairs under the name Tent and Kogara.
For sale a $100 scholarship at Rock River University Dixon. Good in any branch or department taught. For particulars call at or address this office.
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