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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1878
Page
5
A historical note outlines signs of advancing illness such as poor circulation and loss of appetite. It promotes Hostetter's Great Bitters as a fortifying aid and lauds its physician-backed, widespread use despite evidence of dubious remedies. It also makes a brief, ad-like aside about tobacco use promotions.
Mrs C C Wilson promotes new styles and goods including pattern hats feathers ribbons and ruchings with a June 8 launch and offers corsets and childrens waists. Florence highway commissioners will bid on stonework at Freeport June 15 1878. See Seeley Read Walton's and Dr Buckley endorses Hall’s Guide Board to Health.
Notice states Eleroy A B tie cannot be used as property and is issued by J B Gates of Damascus Illinois dated June 1 1878. The text advertises various patent remedies including King’s Vegetable Urosia Marshall’s Lung Syrup Dy Fenner’s Blood and Liver Medicine and other tonics sold by local agents N A Draper Emmett Trell and Mper.
In a dated testimonial from 1877 readers are told ships drift aimlessly at sea while suggesting Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and Dr. Price's Golden Medical Discovery restore health for catarrh bronchitis and consumption. Endorsements from Clara Hunt and Elen MCAnney claim cures and life saved by these products.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s California Golden Compound is a vegetable cure for dyspepsia headache acidity of stomach biliousness constipation jaundice and liver complaints. It offers a free trial bottle at Emmert and Burrell druggists and notes a regular one dollar bottle.
An promotional block asserts Green's August Flower cures liver complaints and dyspepsia with sick headaches and nervous symptoms. It claims wide Western reach and offers a 10 cent sample bottle with three doses claimed to relieve. Swarts and Stocking are named sellers.
An advertisement touts Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a safe effective remedy for coughs colds throat and bronchial and asthmatic ailments. It notes Dr Swayne's credentials from the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Dispensary with trial bottles 25 cents and larger sizes priced up to 1.00 and six bottles for 5.00 sold by Dr Swayne & Son and leading druggists.
Dr Swayne’s Fever and Ague Pills claim quick and certain relief for ague fever intermittent and remit tent fevers and malaria related diseases. Sold without minerals, no harmful after effects, mail order 50 cents per box three for 1.25 six for 2.50 from Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia with wide reputation and availability through leading druggists.
An advertisement urges buyers to smoke the American Popular cigar priced at five cents and sold at J. D. Diffenbaugis shop, highlighting the brand and price.
An ad features Joseph W. Christ of Roedel & Christ praising Swayne's All-healing Ointment for curing severe itching from piles. It promises relief for skin diseases and directs readers to buy from druggists or mail for 60 cents a box or 1.25 for three, with contact in Philadelphia.
A Wilson North Carolina citizen describes his wife’s long battle with a dry tetter and dandruff. He claims London Hair Color Restorer cured the condition and restored gray hair to natural color. He includes an order for twelve bottles and notes a price of 75 cents per bottle and Philadelphia based Dr Swayne and Son as proprietors.
The ad proclaims J. D. Diffenbaugh offers the cheapest and largest fruit supply and serves as a central fruit headquarters.
Burrell Bros announces new white fish for sale including 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.
A brief item notes that visitors should call often at Diffenbaugh's Fountain and enjoy a plate of ice cream priced at 7 cents.
Advertisement notes a Burrells Bros offer offering 18 pounds of new dried peaches for one dollar as a value deal in a 110 cent region.
H McPhillips artistic cutter and merchant tailor displays rich imported and domestic cloths at the Opera House Block Freeport Illinois He boasts high skill in suit making to order and cites a Illinois State Fair 1877 premium as proof of his fame Patrons are urged to visit and see his fashionable styles and best prices.
Public notice states 35 children's carriages must be sold regardless of cost on account of room at J D Diffenbaugh's. Sale details indicate clearance event with no price reserve.
Advertisement for Shilohs Consumption promising cure for cough and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster and Shilohs System Vitalizer with prices and Emmert and Burrell as sellers. Includes sales of Hackmetack perfume.
Centaur Liniments come in two kinds the waste for humans and the yellow for horses sheep and other animals. Testimonials wrap around every bottle and can be procured from any druggist or by mail from the Centaur Company 46 Dey Street New York City.
Old style grain market note lists spring wheat flour and winter wheat flour prices from Burrell Bros. at Bloomington Addison and Minneapolis area with figures per pound or bushel, including white winter wheat flour and fresh ground corn meal.
Advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic for restoring health in women facing functional disorders. It claims to cure dyspepsia relieve headaches neuralgia nervousness and regulate menstrual and lactation-related issues. The copy promotes a one dollar bottle through Swarts and Stocking with a 15 cent sample.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kina’s New Discovery as a speedy cure for consumption and related lung diseases. It claims worldwide reputation, physician use, and favorable medical journals. A trial bottle is free with regular bottles priced at 1, sold by Emmert & Burrell in Freeport, Illinois.
A notice states a buggy cushion can be claimed by the owner who provides proof of ownership and pays the required fee for this public matter.
At this office a request seeks 1,000 volumes of magazines for binding at bed rock prices. The notice also advertises oranges lemons new figs dates pears and new maple sugar raisins and nuts of all kinds at J D Diffenbaughs.
The Board of Education of Freeront endorses the corrugated surface copper lightning rod with improved bracket fastening by Mr I M Nichols of Freeport Ul. It is adopted for all new high school buildings here and dated April 27 1878.
An old ad proclaims "The Best Salve" 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 Emmert & Burrell at 23 78.
Notice announces pasture opening by Pa st UVa y Li for stock accommodation on May 1 with price reduced to $1.50 per head. Cas. F Goopiuve.
Dwelling on West street recently occupied by Rev W H Dorward offers seven large rooms and cellar a good barn and cistern water in kitchen. Apply to ROL Writs Agent. Also notices Pure provider vinegar apples ham sale at O Grocery Store opposite Braweth Houga.
Notice lists three dwelling houses on J. $, Coca- RAN Court House dated April 26 1878 and a valuable 100 acre farm in Winslow township near two depots on the L C R R for site or trade for city property Inquire at this office and a caution about obtaining the Great English Remedy only from reputable sources
At our new store No. 89 Stephenson Street upstairs Yenr and Kounia offers parlor and chamber sets with emphasis on low prices and quality. The notice highlights an opening location and product range for customers seeking affordable furniture.
A $100 scholarship is offered by Rock River University in Dixon. The notice states the scholarship applies to any branch or department taught by the university and provides instructions to call at or address the office for details.
Over 11 000 square feet of stock with parlor and chamber sets offered at reduced prices for 60 days. D Rouenner promotes selections as the finest furniture and oar stock. Rare chance to buy SnR per's Magazine bound volumes at 2 dollars per volume at Sanborn's.
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