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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1878
Page
5
Rates detail various ad formats including business cards and notices. Reading columns, with price per line and per insertion, list discounts and non-discounted blocks. The advertisement specifies annual subscription pricing and a black type per line for first insertions.
An advertisement extols King’s Vegetable Ambrosia as a hair restorer and scalp cleanser while promoting Parker’s Ginger Tonic as a universal digestive aid and remedy for traveler's ills. It lists uses from gray hair concealment to teething relief and claims dramatic health benefits, urging purchase from Swarts & Stocking or sample bottles.
Dixon commences the fall term of its fourth year on September 1878. The institution with its use building and grounds improved and freed from debt now operates under a new vigorous faculty of university and normal graduates to meet local education needs. A new work by Henry J Poor titled Resumption and the Silver Quest discusses paper money from Mongol to modern times. It covers the 1873 demonetization of silver, Greenbacks, and the Toledo platform threats, with a thorough historical and policy analysis.
Prices listed at Goddard's Spring Wheat Flour and Mill include per sack rates for Minnesota Flour 1.35 to 1.70, Wheat Flour 1.40, Buckwheat or Meal 0.25, and Taham Flour 0.50. Displayed at Goddard's Mill.
A historical sale notice states 6000 stock farm for rent with 125 acres plowed land and 150 acres of low and pasture. The listing is attributed to T Wilcoxon and mentions defenses by a party named Cronk and a call to Chima Why. Opened with fragmented lines and phrases showing a sale or rental action.
Freeport dealer Forpb Rose & Co advertises a large selection of German accordions violins guitars and Padua strings at very low prices to attract customers.
86 children’s carriages must be sold regardless of cost on account of room at J. D. Diffenbaugh’s. Local buyers urged to attend this clearance event and take advantage of the large selection and low prices.
The New Triumph Reaper and Seymour Mower by D. E. Morgan & Co. and sold by James Topsias on Galena street are promoted as the best reaper and mower before the public. Farmers urged to examine them before buying other machines this season.
The advertisement proclaims J Diffenbaugh’s as headquarters for all kinds of fruit with the claim of the cheapest and largest supply available.
Prices at Burrell Bros show winter and spring wheat flours and corn meal with varied rates including Bloomington winter wheat flour at 1 50 and Addams winter flour at 1 45. white winter flour at 1 90 and fresh ground corn meal at 0 30. spring wheat flour at 1 20.
An item notes a frequent visit to Diffenbaughs Fountain for a seven cent ice cream plate.
An advertisement touts Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a pleasant remedy for coughs colds bronchial and asthmatic affections. It notes the founder's credentials at the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Dispensary, with trial bottles at 25 cents and larger sizes available from Dr Swayne & Son in Philadelphia and Swarts & Stocking in Freeport.
Advertises Shilohs Consumption as a cure for coughs and lung troubles with a refund guarantee if no benefit. Lists prices 10 cts 50 cts and 1.00 per bottle. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster and Shilohs System Vitalizer with guarantees, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
The fragrance Hackmetack is sold by Emmert and Burrell, a popular perfume measures to entice scent lovers through their shop offerings.
Advertises two kinds of INIVENTS named White for humans and Yellow for animals. Claims testimonials wrap around every bottle with purchase options via druggists or Centaur Company mail order at 46 Dey Street New York City. Mentions white fish trout and mackerel kits and suggests better quality with savings of ten to seventy five cents per package.
From Wilson North Carolina J A Tynes writes that Fondon Hair Color Restorer cured his wife's dry tetter scalp dandruff halted hair loss and gray hair returned to natural color. He urges sending a dozen bottles by express for eight dollars post office order. London Hair Color Restorer sells for 75 cents a bottle via Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia sole proprietors.
Joseph W. Christ of Roedel and Christ tobacco boot and shoe house, Philadelphia, touts Swayne's All-healing Ointment as a perfect cure for itching piles and scaly skin diseases. The ad notes the product sells through druggists and by mail from Dr Swayne & Son, with pricing of 50 cents a box or three for $1.25.
Local tobacconist J D Diffenbaugh offers the American Popular five cent cigar, highlighting affordability and availability at his shop. Aimed at everyday smokers, the bulletin notes the product line and pricing.
A Providence Rhode Island woman over 70 reports her mother was afflicted with neuralgia and a dull inactive system. After three months of Hop Bitters she feels young again and says no other medicine fits the family.
A workingman recalls years of debt and illness due to a sick family and medical bills. Following his pastor’s advice, he started Hop Bitters a year ago and says all family members recovered in one month and have stayed well since. He urges others to try it as a cheaper alternative to a single doctor's visit.
Apples and pure cider vinegar fill shelves at the C C D Grocery Store located opposite Brewster House, offering a wide selection for customers.
Beloit College enters its thirty second year with 260 graduates and two study tracks the Classical and Philosophical. The Preparatory school follows New England academy principles. Full term starts September 4 1878. Address 16 6W A L Chapin President.
The Auditing Committee of the State Board of Agriculture will meet at Freeport Fair Grounds on Wednesday August 7 at 10 a m to grant eating house and refreshment stand permits for the state fair week starting September 16 1878. Applicants with their forms must attend. Lewis Ellsworth chairman. Edison patents noted and a patent info inquiry offered by Presbrey and Green in Washington DC.
480 acres of prairie land in Barton County Missouri lies 3 miles from LeRoy and 5 miles from Finley with a railroad station 15 miles southeast of Fort Scott. For particulars inquire E C Rosenstiel Freeport Illinois.
Dr Swayne and Son advertise Swayne's Fever and Ague Pills as a mineral free remedy for malaria related fever. Sold 50 cents per box. three for 1 25. six for 2 50. Mail orders available from 320 North Sixth Street Philadelphia. Sold in Freeport by Swarts Stocking opposite Court House.
Readable ad lists oranges lemons figs dates pears maple sugar raisins and nuts available at J D Diffenbaughs. The brief market note showcases a variety of produce options in a simple local display.
An old advertises Buckien's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box sold by Emmerts Burrell.
The advertiser offers pasture access for stock beginning May 1st with a reduced price of $1.50 per head. Signed by CAs F. Goodhue.
A Victorian style advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia. It claims quick relief after three doses and urges readers to buy a sample bottle for ten cents from Swarts & Stocking, noting widespread availability on the Western Continent.
A public notice states three dwelling houses identified as J. 8 and CocH RAR will be offered at the court house on April 26, 1878. The listing specifies the sale location and date for interested bidders.
Visit the C. O. D. Grocery Store opposite Brewster House to see the latest stock and prices available at the corner location.
A 100 acre farm in Winslow township near two I G C depots is offered for sale or trade for city property. Inquiries should be directed to this office.
Urent and Koenig announce a new store at No 50 Stephenson Street upstairs offering the cheapest and finest parlor and chamber sets available. The card advertises a grand opening style note and emphasizes value and variety for home furnishings.
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University in Dixon valid across branches. For details contact the big office by phone or mail for particulars.
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