Advertising rates and business notices from Highards & Co.
Rates for business cards up to five lines set at 85 per year with 50 cents per extra line. Reading column notices charged ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents for subsequent insertions. Subscriptions cost 2.00 a year in advance. Black print rates: twenty cents per line for first insertion and ten cents for each subsequent insertion. Net rates. no discounts. Proprietors Highards & Co.
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PU Aly, Highards & CO
The New Cabinet and Prominent Early Biographies
A survey of cabinet appointments and brief bios covers Secretary of State William Evarts born in Boston and educated at Yale, Harvard Law, and Union College, plus Senator Sherman, Navy and War posts, and Postmaster General nominees with origins in Ohio and Tennessee, detailing early careers and public service.
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Boston
Yale College
Ansl
Havard Law School
Bar of New York
Henry
Aas
Union College
Massachusetts
Worchester
Army of the Potomac
Supreme Court of
George W. McRary
Evansville
Ind
Iowa
Keokuk
George
State Senate
Congress
Me‘Crary
Greene County
Tenn
Chattanooga
Porter
Tennessee
United States Senate
Andrew Johnson
Couple seeks six month backdating during ceremony
A country couple sought to backdate their marriage to six months earlier while the justice of the peace refused noting we cannot go behind the returns. The text also lists embroidery prices from five to thirty cents per yard up to 2.50. Walton.
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Squire
J.P
Wx. Walton
Hurricane lantern found on Stephenson street offered to office
A lantern bottom piece marked Hurricane was found on Stephenson street and the finder is asked to leave it at this office. The note advertises embroideries with patterns described as choicest and prices lowest ever known by Wa Walton.
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Stephenson Street
Wa. Walton
Tailor Shop Promises First Class Workmen and Novelties
Four first class coat-makers and two first-class pantaloon makers are sought. Only first-class workmen need apply. TI McPariyips The Artistic Tailor advertises entirely new novelties in ladies and children's neckwear opening this day by X Walton.
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TI. McPariyips
Wx. Walton
It Pays to Trade at 110 and Fresh Teas Displayed
An advertisement notes Burrell Brothers stock at 110 with a large assortment and low prices. It touts finest teas from Japan and Formosi in various grades, including Gun Powder and Imperial, with quoted prices and freshness claims. Walton’s shop offers new bustles, hoopskirts, and the latest event variety.
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Japan
Ityson
Imperial
Tryson
Burrell Brothers
Burrell Brothers Offer Variety Goods and Hams in Sale
Bargain notice markets Pereville Shirts and new patterns at Waltons Embroideries with Mrs J Benson promoting opening. Extra choice Sugar Cured Hams priced at 14 cents per pound at Burrell Brothers.
Two Cases Thought to be Consumption Cured
Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic advertised as best for chronic coughs and long standing lung diseases. Improved Cough Honey is said to aid, with testimonials from Crandall and J W McNutt praising cures and recommending the circular People’s Remedies. Emmert & Burrell listed as wholesale agents in Freeport, Illinois.
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Fenner
Woodland
Cal
M. M. Femner
Fredonia
P. Crandall
J. W. McNutt
Pennsylvania Cavalry
New Bethlehem
M. M. Fenner
N. Y
Elwood
J. W. Mgnutt
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Burrell Brothers Ad Highlights Flour Prices and Kitchen Goods
Kansas White Winter Wheat Flour priced at 2.35 per sack equal to Plant’s and superior to others Addams Winter Wheat Flour 2.10 per sack Spring Wheat Flour 1.70 per sack at Burrell Brothers The greatest luxury is properly cooked food Favorite stove advertised with prices from twenty to seventy dollars New insertions Edgings Ties in new styles at Mrs J Benson’s.
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Kansas
Burrell Brothers
Ready Made Clothing Stock at Star Clothing House
The Star Clothing House announces a full stock of ready made clothing for men youths boys and children. It also promotes Roback blood purifier and Roback blood pills as cures for debility and dyspepsia with sale through Swarts and Stocking.
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Star Clothing House
Roback
Swarts & Stocking
Spring Styles and City Notices Lead 1877 Star ad section
In Spring 1877 the Star Clothing House promotes new spring garments at low prices. The notice calls for 1,000 magazine volumes to bind and reports redemption of city orders No. 10,886 and earlier, with interest stopping on a set date. City Clerk Denton will redeem these orders. Also advertised are mothers to buy children’s carriages, a patent remedy, and a sale on unlaundered shirts.
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Star Clothing House
Trenbor
Freeport
Burrell Bros Advertises Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Oneida Community Bottled Fruits and California Canned Fruits join an end less variety of Fresh Canned Fruits and Vegetables advertised at Burrell Bros. The listing highlights multiple brands and assorted canned produce for customers.
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Oneida
California
Burrell Bros
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Ailments
An advertisement extolls Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis and throat issues. It claims rapid relief and many permanent cures, noting three doses relieve worst cases. Zoial bottles offered free, regular size one dollar, sold by local dealers.
Enterprising Agencies Seek to Sell a Business Idea
Advertisement urges men and women across the Union to establish sales agencies for a purported profitable venture. Claims a bona fide business with immense profits and asks readers to send 15 cents for a Book of Instruction, with box 171 in Freeport.
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Freeport
Parlor organ and various goods for sale at local ads
For sale items include a parlor organ priced at 60 dollars with easy terms and inspection at J B Hazen corner Galena and Walnut streets. Also 500 bird cages 500 travel baskets and 600 boys wagons offered at reduced prices by J D Diffenbaug. Piano for rent Chickering six dollars monthly from Walter Diffenbaugil. Furniture and coffins available at the old place Hent and Keonig.
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J. B. Hazen
Galena and
Walnut Streets
J.D. Diffenbaugs
Hent & Keonig
Pool Table for Sale at 90 Stephenson Street
Pool table for sale described as good as new and cheap, with inquiry at 90 Stephenson Street. KAUFFMAN & GILBERT listed. Rock River Seminary Mt. Morris Ogle Co Illinois. notes of school terms, teachers prep classes, and an agent for Brown Corn Planter machinery.
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Stephenson Street
Kauffman & Gilbert
Rock River Seminary
Mt. Morris
Ogle Co
Northwest
N. C. Devourrry
Prin
J. Bradshaw
Manny
Desirable Residence Easty for Sale and Farm Loans Offered
A mix of housing and land ads: for rent warehouse space on Galena street via W. G. and W. Barnes, a desirable residence Easty for sale, and numerous East Treeport lots adjoining the State Fair grounds on seller terms. Orrin Crocker solicits buyers while D. W. Pomeroy offers farm loans at 2 percent with prompt processing and requests acreage, value, and buildings. Chicago address provided.
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East Treeport
Orrin Crocker
D. W. Pomeroy
State St
Chicago
Freeport Lime Works Offers Lime Cement and Plaster Goods
Anton Bering advertises Freeport Lime Works selling fresh burnt Freeport Lime at 28 cents per bushel cash only. He also offers cement stucco plastering hair and related materials at reduced prices with a large supply on hand.
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Freeport Lime Works
Freeport
Anton Bering
New Family Shuttle Sewing Machine Sells At 30 Dollars
The advertisement touts a sewing machine named the New Family Shuttle offered at 30 dollars. It claims rapid, thorough work and ease of use, with late improvements and dependable performance. Agents are urged to supply demand from New York firm A Cately & Co at Broadway and Eighth Street.
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A. Cately & Co
Cor
Broadway
Eighth St
New York
The Place to Buy from W W Robey
An advertisement touts W W Robey opposite Knowlton's bank as the best source for teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs with pure quality and door delivery at low prices. The notice urges remembering Robey for good goods at the lowest prices.
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W. W. Robey
Knowlton
Robey
GER MAN Syrup marketed for pneumonia and lung diseases
Advertises BoscarE's GER MAN Syrup as a preventive and cure for coughs and serious lung illnesses including consumption asthma pneumonia croup and hemorrhages. Claims three doses cure and a bottle lasts a winter with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular size 75 cents sold by Swarts & Stocking.
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Boscare
Swarts & Stocking
No War but Reduced Prices at Chapman Groceries
Chapman has bought out late partner Col ling and will sell groceries provisions and canned fruits at low prices with delivery to your door. The note promises Chapman’s low prices and calls for customer trust. Neal cheap durable bindings, and a dental office move are noted nearby in the same column.
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W. ChapMan
Colling
Chapman
Popular Dr. Morris Syrup of Tar and Cherry Promoted
Proprietors boast a reliable pulmonary remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis asthma and incipient consumption. It is opium free safe and pleasant for children with trial 10 cts and sizes 50 cts and one dollar sold by Emmert and Burrell. Also agents for Parker’s Pleasant Worm Syrup at 25 cts.
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Morris
Emmert & Burrell
Parkers
Prices Down Way Down and Goods the Best
Cheap John John R. Wagner agent advertises the Brewster House opposite store offering the lowest prices and best goods. He boasts the largest stock of groceries in the city and urges customers to call to be convinced.
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John
John R. Wagner
Brewster House
John Wagner
Oldest Northwest tobacconist Krohn’s Tobacco House
The Tobacco House or Jacob Krohn, a long established city business, is a leading Northwest cigar shop popular with lovers of fine cigars. Favorites include Krohn's Own and the Sabrina and Wavanna clear blends.
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Tobacco House
Jacob Krohn
Talcs Covatr Cordial Castoria and Centaur Liniment Ad
An old advertisement touts Tale s Covatr Cordial Castoria and Centaur Liniment. It claims the cordial cures coughs and colds in children with a money back guarantee after half a bottle, Castoria as a pleasant castor oil substitute, and Centaur Liniment for burns wounds rheumatism and injuries with two formulas for humans and horses.
Sewing machine repairs and supplies offered at Dittmann shop
A. Dahl repairs all kinds of sewing machines and sells needles and oils at J. F. Dittmann's gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.
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A. Dahl
J. F. Dittmann
Exchange Street
Court Louse
Money Wanted for Security-First Loan Advertisement
Money sought 5000 to 6000 dollars seeking a security-first loan on property valued at about three times the loan amount. For details, inquire at this office, 46tt.
For Sale A $100 Scholarship at Rock River University
For sale a one hundred dollar scholarship at Rock River University Dixon. Good in any branch or department taught. For particulars call at or address this office.
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Rock River University
Dixon
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William Maxwell Evarts
Sherman
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Lancaster
Mount Vernon
Muskingum
Muskingum Improvement Company
Muskingum Company
Mansfield
Charles
Senate
Nance Committee
Nichard W. Thompson
Culpepper
Kena
Louisville
Ile
Keition
Nomie Morton
Aren le Interior
Eet VU
Magne
Germany
University of
Bonn
Cologne
Rastadt
Switzerland
Yyrica
Misouri
United States
Charles Devens
David M. Key
Zsehus
Walton’s
Ars
J. Benson
Wa Walton
New Orleans
J. B. Sweet & Son
Buffalo
Wayne
WM. Walton
J.D. Difenbaugh & Son, RE
ExamMert & Burrell
Walter Diffenbaugil
Galena Street
W. G
W. Barnes
Cale
Emmert & Burrell's
F. R. Guiteau
Neal
Journal Office
Kingsley & Mills
Elson's Jewelry Store
First
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C. Fl
Little
Tale
N. A. Draper
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