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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1878
Page
5
A fragmented advertisement rate card lists column and line prices for classifieds and business cards, noting insertion costs, discounts, and terms. It mentions per line rates, various size blocks, and the printer’s terms from Sournal Printing Co. with emphasis on non-graphic details and procedural notes.
An advert contrasts common tobacco with Margury Bros Seal of North Carolina offered at the same price. The promo argues quality and value to entice male smokers.
The stomach is described as the system’s laboratory where digestion produces vital blood. Dyspepsia weakens circulation and affects liver and bowels, with brain symptoms like headaches and insomnia. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as a restoring tonic for digestion and overall vigor. Also advertises seasonal flours and cheap corn baskets.
A fragment lists odd targets for medical cures and products like Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy. It mocks readers who chase fads at watering places and fashionable hotels while promoting various cures and manuals. The tone mocks self help fads and emphasizes medical ads in a historical catalog style.
An advertisement proclaims a tonic named California Golden Compound by Mert & Barrell of Freeport that claims to cure dyspepsia constipation headaches liver complaints and general debility. It offers a free trial bottle and touts dramatic health improvements for poor sick and rich alike.
A report dated June 5, 1878 notes an estray from the subscriber Cos. about May 25 a large red speckled cow and a small white cow were waved or stolen. The informer delivered the cows at the warded house and will be liberally rewarded.
Forp Rost & Co. announces a large lot of German accordions violins guitars and genuine Padua violin and guitar strings offered at very low prices in Freeport. The advertisement highlights a broad selection and affordable pricing to attract buyers.
Mrs. T. C. Porter will open a select school in the High School Building on Bridge street starting July 1. Terms are 50 cents per week in advance.
35 children’s carriages offered for sale regardless of cost due to space constraints at J. D. Diffenbaugh’s store.
Barrell Bros markets first of season white fish in half and quarter barrels and kits with full weights and guaranteed quality. They promise better fish and honest weights at lower prices than rivals in the city. ExMErT & BurREL offer King's Vegetable Ambrosia for auburn hair. ExMErT & BurREL are sole agents. Cronkmirr’s grocers advertise broad stock at low prices.
It Pays to Trade at 110. 23 pounds New Dried Peaches for one dollar at Burrell Brothers shop. The clipped notice urges readers to take advantage of the offer at the local merchants.
The ad proclaims a headquarters for all kinds of fruit at J D Dift enbaugh's offering the cheapest and largest supply.
The listing shows spring wheat flour at 1.25 dollars per bushel in Minnesota with references to Bloomington winter wheat at 1.65 and 1.5 cents, white winter wheat flour at 1.90, fresh ground corn meal at 30, and winter wheat Graham flour at 0.80. Prices are tied to Addams and BURRELL Bros.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Krays New Discovery as a free trial medicine for throat chest and lung ailments including asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. It claims cures where others fail offering trial bottles free and regular bottles at one dollar, with Emmert and Burrell as sellers.
A healthful aura of youth is claimed with Parker's Hair Balsam as a premier hair dressing. It supposedly nourishes roots, promotes hair growth, and restores gray or faded hair to its original color. The product also claims to remove dandruff, stop hair loss, soothe the scalp, and leave skin clean and healthy without dyeing. Swartz & Stocking are named as sole agents.
Cure That Cough proclaims Shilohs Consumption Cure can cure consumption and treat coughs bronchitis whooping cough asthma and throat and lung diseases. Two doses relieve croup in children and refunds offered if not true. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster and System Vital Zer with low prices from Emmert and Burrell. Wells Persian Perfume Seackme Tack fragrance sold.
A brief note advertises visiting Diffenbaugh's Fountain to enjoy ice cream priced at 7 cents with a call to stop by and order a plate.
An old advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a pleasant effective remedy for coughs colds throat chest and lung disorders. It notes Dr Swayne trained at the University of Pennsylvania and worked with the Philadelphia Dispensary. Trial bottles cost 25 cents and larger sizes 1.00 with sales by leading druggists in Philadelphia.
The Centaur Liniments come in two kinds the Wire for humans and Yellow for horses sheep and other animals. Testimonials wrap around every bottle and may be obtained from any druggist or by mail from The Centaur Company 46 Dey Street New York City.
An ad note promotes the American Popular five cent cigar available at J D Diffenbaughs. The brief item highlights a bargain option for local shoppers.
An 19th century testimonial from Joseph W. Christ promotes Swayne's All-healing Ointment for piles and skin diseases. The ad urges readers to buy by mail or at druggists, citing Dr. Swayne's world wide reputation and prices of 50 cents per box or three for a dollar.
Dr Swayne's Fever and Ague Pills claim a quick sure cure for ague fever and malaria related illnesses. Sold without minerals, priced at 50 cents per box, three for $1.25, six for $2.50, with mail order from Dr Swayne & Son in Philadelphia. Also advertises various fruits and nuts from J D Diffenbaugh.
The best salve in the world advertised for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box sold by Emmert and Burrell. 28-7mS
The text indicates an opening of pasture for stock with a price of 1.50 per head. It includes unclear references to ACs accommodation and a date May 1st with names Cras TF GoopnoE.
An 19th century style notice promotes Green's August Flower as a cure for liver and stomach ailments with claims of proven results. Sample bottles cost 10 cents and three doses are said to prove effectiveness. Sold by Swarts & Stocking with cider vinegar and apples advertised at C. O. D. Grocery Store.
Public notice records that on April 26 1878 three dwelling houses located at J dollar Cocu BAR Court Louse were offered by auction. The item lists properties, dates and venue details for the sale.
The O D Grocery Store at the corner opposite Brewster House invites customers to see fresh stock and updated prices.
Farm of 160 acres in Winslow township three miles from two depots on the L. G. R. R. for sale or trade for city property. Inquire at this office.
The Cheapest And Finest Parlor and Chamber Sets at our new store No. 89 Stephenson St upstairs Hint and Koxnia offer a wide selection. Shop hours and prices emphasize value and quality for households outfitting rooms.
A $100 scholarship for Sash available at Rock River University Dixon. Open to any branch or department taught. For details call or visit the office for application information.
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