Advertising boom boosts premium listing in county society
The Freeport Journal notes surging demand for premium Agricultural Society advertising with room filling fast. Local merchants including Krohn auctions tobacco and Grover Baker machines feature in ads while new arrivals and postmaster solicitations expand distribution nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover & Baker Sewing Machines
Ford & Wise
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Stephenson County
Sheration
Notice to Advertisers on Premium List of Agricultural Society
The notice urges quick hand in of copies to advertisers for the premium list. It stresses that short time requires direct contact with business men and promises clear benefits from advertising. The ad also promotes sale of shingles lath and posts at Rowe. & Sanford at 13-20-11.
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County Agricultural Society
G. W
Tandy
Two Tava
Frumont Journal
Fournal
Republican Party
Agricultural Society
Cavanagh & Decker
Holiday Toy Stock Slashed At Diffenbaughs For Quick Sale
Local ads announce price cuts on toys and fancy goods at J D Diffenbaughs as stock is set to close. Other notices promote awards at Stephenson County Fair for Oriental beating Morning Glory and competitors. Watches jewelry and silverware offered at discounted prices by OC Packard to clear inventory in Hettinger block. Also urged to buy from Treat Stocking for reliable drugs. Mrs A D Ferris showcases fresh Furnishing Goods stock.
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Hollidays
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
Stephenson County Fair
Morning Glory
H. C. Berchard & Bro
H. Packard
Hettinger
Onca
Clothing Bargains at Hettinger’s Block EH & J Roche
Market report declares weekly correction before press and urges readers to visit Hettinger’s block to see the EH and J Roche sign offering clothing furnishings trunks and related goods at low prices. The note promises ready made and custom options and assurances of value for money.
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Atreet
Hettinger's Block
EH & J. Roche
Messrs. Roche
Religious Announcements and Local Advertisements in City Papers
Notices invite church ministers to announce sermons and meetings while detailing local retail promotions. Meaura Stine & Bro advertise deep clothing discounts, Sachrist boasts new spring stock and manufacturing capacity, while Mosars Rhodes and Bro offer prime meats on Stephenson Street.
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Meaura, Stine & Bro
Fry's Hall
Norman
Mosars
Rhodes
Bro
Stephenson Street
Commercial
Club Rates and School Dictionary Prize Offer
The paper offers two subscription deals with two paper bundles, owner pays postage, cash required with orders. A separate program rewards Stephenson County schools with Webster’s New Quarto Dictionary for top subscriber district and a second prize octavo dictionary for the next. Subscriptions must be district-based, with advance payment by May first. Readers may pay in produce such as hay, apples, potatoes, or corn.
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Freeport Joursan
Stephenson County
Stephenson Co
Webster
North Western Rail Road Galena Division Timetable
Plains leaving Freeport for Chicago include Passenger 45 p.m. and Freight 7:10 p.m. Trains arriving from Chicago list Passenger 6:40 a.m. and Freight 8:05 a.m. Western Union Railroad schedules show daily arrivals and night services with connections at Fulton and Byron for southbound routes.
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Ratl Road
Galena
Plains
Freeport
Chicago
Western Union Rail Road
Fansenger & Mail
Wight Express
Fulton
Pory Byron
Voiute
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