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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1879
Page
5
Fragmented ad copy touts Dr Price's Lung Brew and a refined scent line. It claims superior aromas and relief from coughs with a 25 cent bottle offered by N A Draper, appealing to readers with mentions of odor and health products.
An 19th century advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal liver remedy. It asserts the liver governs digestion heart and brain, claims the product cures dyspepsia and liver complaints, offers sample bottles for 10 cents, and lists Swarts & Stocking as sellers.
An advertisement promotes Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a pleasant cure for coughs colds throat breast and lung disorders. It notes the founder’s Philadelphia credentials and lists trial bottles price and where to buy in Philadelphia Freeport and Chicago area with Burrell Bros as a dealer.
Our large stock of cotton goods enables us to save customers money. We will sell at old prices while stock lasts, regardless of the advance in eastern markets.
Soothe throat and lung ailments with Dr Kines New Discovery a proven remedy. Over one million bottles used last year with reported cures. Trial bottle ten cents or regular size one dollar at Emmert and Burrells Freeport.
Vendor William A. Stevens offers Domestics at March prices despite earlier stock. He claims some items already bought before the price rise, promising customers advantage. An advertisement urges spring cleansing with Hop Bitters to prevent illness and boost energy, urging prompt action this month.
A column urges careful housewives to cleanse household systems for spring malaria fears, praising Hop Bitters as the purest remedy and promising health by purifying blood and regulating digestion.
An advertisement touts Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs. It is advertised for sale by N A Draper with claims of doctor recommended efficacy.
A North Carolina citizen endorses London Hair Color Restorer for dry scalp dandruff hair loss and graying recovered after use. The advertiser offers a dozen bottles by express with an eight dollar payment and notes the product sells for 75 cents a bottle. Dr Swayne and Son Philadelphia sole proprietors advertise Fever and Ague Pills priced 50 cents a box with quantity discounts and mail order options.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve billed as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Four sale by Emmert and Burrell. 35-6m
Joseph W. Christ of Roeder & Christ endorses Swayne's All-healing Ointment as a perfect cure for severe itching piles and skin diseases. The ad urges readers to buy from leading druggists with mail order available from Dr Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
The Centaur Liniments come in two kinds the wakte for humans and the yellow for horses sheep and other animals. Testimonials attest to results and are wrapped around each bottle. Available from any druggist or by mail from The Centaur Company 46 Dey Street New York City.
A merchant from Allegheny Bridger endorses Dr Fenner’s blood and liver remedy and nerve tonic for dyspepsia and liver disease, noting personal family use and good profits. He cites other Fenner products including cough honey, toothache cure and St Vitus Dance remedy, with a local sale through Emmert & Burrell.
Suffering with cough cold asthma bronchitis consumption or throat or lung issues can get a free trial bottle of Dr Kina's New Discovery at Emmert and Burrell Freeport. Over one million bottles used last year with widespread satisfaction. Regular size offered for one dollar.
Rev T DeWitt Talmage unveils a new book titled The Masque Torn Off and Embraces the Series of Lectures and Sermons Against the Foes of Society. It chronicles his New York walks with officers and church elders and features a subscriber selling plan via N D Thompson Co St Louis.
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