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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1878
Page
5
Public notices show advertising rates for business cards and notices with per line and per year charges. The fragment mentions initial and subsequent insertions, with rates like five dollars per year and ten to twenty cents per line, plus discounts, and references Richards and Co. at an address.
Proclamation by Mayor J. Jacob Krohn sets April 1 as the special election day in Freeport Stephenson County Illinois to decide borrowing three thousand dollars for city bonds at eight percent interest to run ten years. Voters indicate For Issuing Bonds or Against Issuing Bonds at the polls.
Notice states a March 13, 1878 election in Freeport Sephenson County Illinois to decide city incorporation under a General Assembly act and to vote on representation in the City Council. Polls open 9 AM to 7 PM at Tremont House First Ward Pennsylvania House Second Ward New York House Third Ward with the mayor’s approval dated February 1878.
A fragment from the Chicago Post in Berlin dated February 4 describes the central university building near the Opera House in Berlin. The text notes the court layout with a forward wing, student promenades, and a history linking the structure to Prince Henry beforeenhancement by the university founded in 1809.
Mrs Fanny Russell born October 25 1793 Colchester Conn moved as a child to Chenango Valley New York. She witnessed the siege of Ogdensburg February 22 and aided in the release of her husband captured by the British. She later moved to Cook County Illinois and then Stevenson County Illinois and remained a longstanding local figure.
A short ad notes Burren Bros offering corn syrup at 60 cents per nation with emphasis on quality and value. The ad markets best quality syrup and saltos trade appeal in a local commerce tone.
Fragmentary advertisement from New Orleans sugar dealers lists several sugar varieties with prices. References New Orleans Sugar, Yellow C Sugar, White Extra Cc Sugar and Standard A Sugar offered for one dollar per specified quantity at Burrell Bros.
Sixty students attend the present term at Lena Institute. The spring term begins April 8, 1873, with good prospects. Board and tuition are reasonable. self boarding is recommended and rooms are available at fair rates. Apply to the undersigned for a circular.
Mrs J R Shibley dealer in real hair offers hair jewelry and all kinds of hair work made to order. Hair dressing and shampooing services available with a large stock on hand. Learn the hair business by contacting Mrs Shibley at Simmons' music store rear of Elson's jewelry store.
Spring Wheat Flour quality guaranteed at 1.25 per sack and Minnesota Wheat Flour at 1.40 per sack from Burrell Bros. Local customers urged to buy now while stock lasts.
A 1876 reader recalls the Mars moons announcement by Prof Hall and notes how common sense treats startling news. The letter from Shipman, dated June 18, mocks sensationalism and touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets as vital world gains.
An advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist about Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup described as the best remedy for breaking up severe coughs and long standing colds. It notes a price of 25 cents and sales by N. A. Draper.
A local wag recounts a prank where a neighboring clergyman is persuaded by the claim that Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic plus Golden Helief cured his throat and lung trouble. Sold by Emmerl and Wurrell.
Advertisement urges buyers to purchase Dr. Marshall's Tung Syrup from N. A. Draper as a cure for coughs and colds. The copy promises certainty of cure at a price of 35 cents.
Oranges, lemons, new figs and dates with pears and maple sugar Raisins and nuts of all kinds featured at J D Diffenbaugis shop.
Two million four hundred thousand free bottles of Boschee's German Syrup were distributed over three years to help those with consumption asthma croup severe coughs pneumonia and throat lung diseases. Druggists nationwide now recommend it. Sample bottle ten cents regular seventy five cents three doses relieve any case. Sold by Swarts Stocking.
Notice calls a meeting of the Stephenson County Farmers' Co operative Association at Grange Hall Freeport on Tuesday March 12 1878. All stockholders are urged to attend. Crippen serves as president.
Patent medicine advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as a universal throat and lung remedy. Claims two doses relieve croup in children and promises refunds if not true. Also pitches Shilohs Porous Plaster and SHILOH S VITA11 ZER with prices and local sellers Emmert & Burrell and Fri mert & Burrell.
Rock River Seminary in Mt Morris Ogle county HI reports a strong term with the Spring term starting March 18. A special teaching course costs 45 dollars for 18 weeks, and Principal will meet prospectors at Brewster House Freeport on Saturday March 9. For catalogs contact N C Dovarnerry.
Three lower rooms and one upper available for rent at Cor Street Jackson Street and Walnut Street. First come, first served. Contact Warin for details.
The notice proclaims a refund offer for the Great English Remedy if one-fourth of a 50c bottle fails to meet its throat and lung disease claims and praises King's Vegetable Ambrosia as a hair enhancer. Expert & Burrell druggists and Enamrr & Burrell are named as sole agents. ATW?
Persian perfume named Hackme Tack from Wells described as vice and fragrant. Brief promotional line urges readers to try it with a cryptic code 22 41 m6.
Our Changeful Climate Makes a reliable remedy for throat and lung disorders. Parker's Ginger Tonic claims to cure coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and even consumption if used in time. It touts actions on stomach kidneys skin liver and mucous surfaces and promises blood cleansing tissue building and renewed health with a $1 bottle from Swarts Stocking as sole agents and 15 cent samples.
Spring wheat flour offered at Chapman's for 1.25 dollars per sack. Local store advertises this price as part of a spring sale.
A promotional note touts J. J. Dittenbaugh's pure hourhound with barley candy as a remedy for coughing and throat relief, suggesting no need to suffer when the product can cure. The ad emphasizes simplicity and a ready remedy.
An old ad from a corner store near Brewster House promotes new stock and updated prices. The note mentions GO location and hints at a grocery offer reading like a shop bulletin from a past era.
An advertisement extols Dr Kin a's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming reliability and fast relief. It states the remedy cures asthma and bronchitis quickly and is pleasant and harmless with guaranteed immediate relief. Free trial bottles offered and available at Juneity and Burrell in Freeport Illinois.
Cast of winter caps gloves and fancy robes showcased by Wilcoxon the Hatter. Ladies furs also highlighted in a local display of seasonal items.
Apples offered by barrel fugue or peck at Boston prices. Dirrenpauna's Pure cider vinegar and apples in abundance at the C. O. D. Grocery Store opposite Brewster Trouse corner.
Farm for sale or trade at 160 acres in Winslow township near two I. & G. R. depots, asked inquire at office. Stock sellout notice for Well Paper and Window Shades. Pure Gasoline cleaner for gloves with directions sold by Swarts & Stocking opposite the Court House. White Lead and Linseed Oil offered at bottom figures by D Adamson.
Ald Finest Darfur and Chamber sets advertised for sale at the new shop Anamson's located upstairs at 89 Stephenson Street with a selection described as Iachine Oi and bottom figures at 60 Stephenson Street.
An advertisement asserts asthma relief through timely use of the Great English Remedy, promising swift and certain results for sufferers seeking fast relief.
A $100 scholarship is offered for sale at Rock River University in Dixon. It is valid in any branch or department taught and inquiries should be directed to the address on file at this office.
Over 11 000 square feet of floor stock packed with furniture including parlor and chamber sets sold at greatly reduced prices for 60 days. Also bound volumes of Harper's Magazine offered at 8 2 per volume at Sanborn’s.
An advertisement promotes the American Popular five cent cigar available at J D Diffenbaton's shop. The brief card highlights a low price and a local tobacconist in community commerce.
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