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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1880
Page
5
The item mentions a 135 acre Mol firm land area near city limits and describes old photographs for sale. It also cites the New York Tribune discussing butter pricing and a perfected salt or product by Wells Richard in Vermont, claiming improved color and shelf stability.
The New York Clothing House proclaims its independence from rivals in Freeport, vowing to undercut high prices with styled, well-made garments. Leaders boast a strong, durable presence and urge customers to compare stock before investing, warning against deceptive sales tactics.
An old advertisement touts Dr Averill's Great Anti Morbific as a cure for indigestion and urges ladies to visit New York Clothing House for purchases while promising cheerful relief. It notes patients who whistled through pain and invites readers to see more in another column.
Advertises Green's August Flower as a universal liver and digestion remedy. Claims it cures dyspepsia and liver complaints with sample bottles for ten cents and sale across towns on the Western Continent. Sold by Swarts and Stocking.
Veteran Editor notes positive experience with Fenner remedies including Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic. Also advertises Fenner products for cough relief and pain, plus Higgins Liverpool Dairy salt and Butter Coloring. Burrell Bros. touts coffee variety at lower prices in Northern Illinois.
Aphonia or loss of voice is said to be cured quickly with the Fellows Compound Syrup of Tty Pophosphites. The remedy is claimed effective regardless of cause whether inflammation cold or nervous derangement. Also note introducing a fine Japan Tea sold by Burrell Bros at 68 cents a pound.
Backlew's Arnies Salve offers relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and chapped skin with a money back guarantee. Sold at 25 cents per box by Bunnett and Burrell Freeport D I 2ISO-L. Also advertising sugar syrups New Orleans Molasses corn syrup and low prices from Burrell Bros at 48.
A fragmented notice lists samples valued from five to twenty dollars offered by STINSON & Co located at 24B3-1y Portland Maine. The snippet mentions prices and a home delivery or display context.
A buyer is now in the Eastern Market purchasing the full stock of goods available, signaling a broad purchase event. No further details on items or parties are provided in the fragment.
An advertisement highlights experience in patent practice and government departments with Presley & Green, and promotes Burrell Bros sugar at ten cents a pound, claiming pure “A” grade. The notice invites readers to send a stamp for information and mentions multiple business locations in Washington, D C.
Local merchants advertise daily arrivals for spring goods with claims of the lowest prices. Kidney-Wort is pitched as a cure for kidney complaints, while Burrell Bros. promotes meat cuts, sugar, coffee, and canned goods at Chicago price. Freeport area ads invite dressmaking services and photography deals.
For Rent or trade a six room house with good well on the hill west of River School House. Rent 35 per month. Inquire of S VY Allen. Subscribe for the Journal. Local job ad offers weekly wages 72 dollars and 124 dollars daily at home with a free outfit from Truk & Co. 2433 Ly Atlusta Maine.
The Dirksens business operates a bus service across the city with a fixed fare of five cents. The compact system promises universal reach and rapid service during daily hours.
The ad warns mothers of the danger of child illnesses and promotes STELLOWS CONSUMPTION CURE with guaranteed results for cough croup and whooping cough. It also advertises Shilohs Porous Plaster for back side or chest and lists prices and sellers Minmert and Burrell.
J Starkey declares long liver and dispersia ailments cured after using Shi loh's Utilizer. He reports relief after years without help and notes the remedy costs 75 cents, sold by Kinmert & Burrell.
A new remedy for catarrh throat canker mouth and headache claims dramatic relief. Each bottle includes a nasal injector for more effective treatment at no extra charge. Price suitable and sold by Emmert and Burrell.
State press flatt ers the General J. C. Steith and the Gubernatorial honors with praise for his role as Treasurer. The writing asserts he has no superiors among the state's gallant soldiers and praises his modesty. Subscribe for the JOURNAL, $150 per year, in advance.
A Freeport local column cites strong support for Dick Oglesby as a gubernatorial candidate, noting his popularity among Republicans and predicting a likely win. General J C Smith is named as a close second for the ticket alongside Bell and McCartney for other posts, with optimism for a large majority.
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