Advertising rates and business notices from Richards & Co
Advertisement rates for Nonpareil square listings. Business cards up to five lines priced at 5 dollars per year with 50 cents per extra line. Reading column notices priced ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents for subsequent insertions. Black seals priced twenty cents per line for first insertion and ten cents for subsequent insertions. Subscriptions set at 2 dollars yearly in advance.
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Tere Aly Richards & CO
Stomach Bitters Heralded Against Fevers and Malaria
The piece extols Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a fully plant based remedy for fevers, ague, bilious remittent symptoms, and digestive ailments. It claims miasmatic air and water cause these disorders and credits the Bitters with eradicating and preventing them, improving circulation and liver function, and offering stronger protection than quinine.
Land a house and barn near Taylor's Driving Park
About 22 acres of land with house and barn recently occupied by Middleditch and Potter. Apply to J. 8. CocHRA Court House Freeport for details as of March 18, 1878. Also notice of new stock of Gerts' carf pins and cuff buttons at very low prices by Wu Walton.
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Taylor’s Driving
Middleditch & Potter
Court House Freeport
Gerts’ Xarf
Wu. Walton
German Syrup Claim Promises Lung Health Remedy
An ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as the sole effective treatment for severe lung diseases. It cites widespread use with no complaints and urges consumptives to try a bottle, noting price and U S distribution through druggists.
New Arrival of Gents Neck Wear Near Walton’s
A brief notice reports the new arrival of gents neckwear near Walton’s shop, highlighting fresh stock and a ready selection for customers in the neighborhood.
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Walton's
Butter Brand Controversy Highlights Ashton Salt Claims
A group of New York butter firms signed a statement led by Francis Moulton of Beecher Tilton notoriety alleging poor butter sales due to use of brands other than Ashton. The piece argues Western butter improved via creamery methods and Higgin's Prize Medal Salt dominated creamery butter premiums at a Chicago fair, challenging the implication that Eastern butter quality declines.
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New York
Francis. Moulton
Beecher-Tilton Notority
Ashton
Ashton’s
Algo
Moulton
Higen
Northwestern Dairymen
Chicago
D. E. Wood
Huntley
Booth
S “Tmery
Salem
Wis
Houston
Pleasant Prairie
A. J. Booth
Fey
Ash- TS
Vnegey
Higgin’s
Ad“Ates
Higgin
Higgin salt under scrutiny as Ashton’s quality questioned
The piece notes Ashton salt declined after Mr Ashton’s death and transfer to Dean & McDowell, with litigation arising. It criticizes Moulton as a smooth seller and claims two major salt houses now favor Higgin salt, asserting its superiority. It suggests Eastern dairymen should adopt creamery methods to compete with Western rivals.
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Higgin
Ashton’s
Ashton
Messrs. Dean & McDowell
Moulton
Messrs. J.P
G. C. Robinson and
Todd & Co
Campaign Slander and Dr. Pierce’s Senate Bid
The piece recounts opponents publishing bogus analyses of Dr. R V Pierce’s medicines to prejudice voters. It notes his overwhelming election rebuking rivals and cites a Buffalo Commercial excerpt praising his honesty, persistence, and legitimate advertising. It warns about continued criticism from rivals and journals.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo Commercial
Dr. Pierce
Morever
Dr Fenner Remedy Promises Cure For Consumption Roses
Advert shows Dr Fenner Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic with Cough Honey offered by Emmert and Burrell. Claims timely use could save lives as rose of victims numbered among the dead. Prices 28c 50c and 1.0.
Special Election for City Bond Loan in Freeport Illinois
Mayor Jacob Krohn announces a special vote in Freeport on April 1 to decide borrowing three thousand dollars for land purchase and cemetery expansion. Ballots read For Issuing Bonds or Against Issuing Bonds with bonds at eight percent interest, ten years. Endorsed medicines advertised after the notice.
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Jacob
Krohn
Freeport
Stephenson
Illinois
State of Illinois
Jacob Krohn
Ws. Tremmbor
Burrell Bros Markets Offer Flour and Remedies
It Pays to Trade at 110. Spring Wheat Flour priced at 1.25 per sack and Minnesota Wheat Flour at 1.40 per sack advertised by Burrell Bros. Also promotes Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup for coughs and colds priced 25 cents, large size 50 cents, sold by N. A. Draper.
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Minnesota
Burrell Bros
Evergreens and Ornamentals Sold at Freeport Nursery
Sale offers the stock from the late E Ordway nursery including evergreens shade trees Miner plum and cherry trees all must go with six months credit on sums over five dollars J Hunter Freeport Ill Also oranges lemons New figs dates pears and New maple sugar raisins and nuts at J Diffenbaughs
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E. Ordway
J. Hunter
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Sugar prices at Burrell Bros offer New Orleans goods
The listing shows sugar trade deals totaling quantities like 1434 pounds for one dollar and 12144 pounds for one dollar. It also lists 113g pounds clarified New Orleans 11 pounds Yellow C Sugar and 104g pounds White Extra C Sugar, plus 10 pounds Standard A sugar, all priced at one dollar.
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New Orleans
Orin Crocker Seeks Monthly Plan Sale of Freeport Lots
Orin Crocker announces a plan to sell lots in his addition to Freeport near the Western Union Shops. The sales will use a monthly payment plan to help buyers with small means obtain desirable residence property at low cost and on easy terms.
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City of
Freeport
Western Union
Orin Crocker
For Sale Two Large Field Rollers by Sunderland
Farmers are invited to view two large field rollers offered by D H Sunderland before purchase elsewhere. Contact details not provided.
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D. H. Sunderland
It Pays to Trade at 110 Best Quality Corn Syrup
Burrell Brothers advertise 50 cents per gallon for the best quality corn syrup offering value to customers and inviting trade in their local market.
For Sale or Rent Property on Clark Avenue
For sale or rent a property titled Trouse on Clark avenue contains eight stated. Apply to O Taylor. 4otf
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Clark Avenue
O. Taylor
Cure That Cough With Shilohs Consumption Cure Ad
A vintage remedy ad promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure to treat coughs croup bronchitis and throat and lung diseases with a two dose relief claim and money back guarantee. Sold by Emmert and Burrell along with Shilohs System Vitalizer and Shilohs Porous Plaster. Also pitches Wells Persian Perfume Hackmet Tack fragrance.
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Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Great English Remedy offered with refunds in county
Proprietors Emmert and Burrell advertise their English Remedy for throat and lung diseases and authorize agents in the county to refund full price if one quarter of a 50 cent bottle does not prove effective. The offer underscores their confidence in the remedy.
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Emmert & Burrell
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Cure All Ailments
Our Changeful Climate Makes a reliable remedy for throat and lung disorders necessary in every household. Parker's Ginger Tonic is just the medicine needed. It claims to cure coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and even consumption if used in time by acting on stomach kidneys skin liver and mucous surfaces of throat and lungs. It also purports to cure dyspepsia with a wide range of symptoms and offers a one dollar bottle from Swarts and Stocking as sole agents with a sample at fifteen cents.
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Boschee
America
Swarts & Stocking
Swarts
Spring Wheat Flour At Chapman's Sold For $1.25 A Sack
Chapman’s store advertises spring wheat flour priced at $1.25 per sack. The sale highlights a value option for home bakers and families seeking pantry staples.
Right Side Up Cure via Hoarhound and Barley Candy
An old advertisement promotes J. D. Dittenbaugh's pure hoarhound and barley candy as a remedy for coughs and colds. The copy touts the product as a cure and urges readers to choose this familiar domestic aid.
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J.D. Dittenbaugh
King's Vegetable Ambrosia Hair Remedy Advert
If readers are prematurely gray or troubled with hair loss dandruff or itching they can use King's Vegetable Ambrosia. It restores gray hair and acts as an elegant hair dressing while softening and invigorating the hair to prevent baldness and even restore hair on bald heads. Enmert and Burrell sole agents. 49w2
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Enmert & Burrell
New Stock and Prices at C O D Grocery Store
C O D Grocery Store invites shoppers to view fresh stock and updated prices at the corner opposite Brewster House.
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Brewster House
Dr Kina New Discovery for Consumption Promoted Free Trial
An advertisement touts Dr Kina's New Discovery as a cure for throat chest and lung illnesses including consumption asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. It claims many permanent cures with rapid results and offers free trial bottles with regular size priced at $1.00, sold by Emmert and Burrell.
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Emmert & Burrell
Great English Remedy Sees Noted Popularity Growth
Readers are assured that the Great English Remedy is meeting with growing success and merits its deserved recognition.
Apples! Apples! Boston Prices by J. D. Diffenbaugids
J D Diffenbau gids advertises apples sold by the barrel bushel or peck at prices in Boston. The notice highlights available quantities and pricing for seasonal fruit buyers.
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Boston
J. D. Diffenbaugids
Abundant Apples and Cider Vinegar at Local Grocery
Abundant stock fills the corner store opposite Brewster Thomas House, with pure cider vinegar and apples highlighted at O. BD Grocery Store. Shoppers find fresh produce and pantry staples in a convenient neighborhood location.
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O. BD
Brewster Thlousa
Why will men smoke common tobacco when they can buy Seal of North Carolina
An ad notes a sale or trade offer for a valuable 160 acre farm in Winslow township near two I C R R depots, with inquiries accepted at the office. It also announces a liquidation of wall paper and window shades at cost to clear stock at 89 Stephenson Street.
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Marburg Bros
Seal of
North Carolina
Winslow Township
D. Adamson
Advertising goods at Swarts Stocking Drug Store and Adamson's
An old ad promotes Pure Gasoline for cleaning kid gloves with full usage directions at Swarts and Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House. It also urges readers to buy White Lead and Linseed Oil at bottom prices from Adamson's.
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Swarts & Stocking
Fin e Store Ad At 80 Stephenson St
An advertisement for Hany and Kornia promotes a new store at 80 Stephenson Street Upstairs offering parlor and chamber sets and machine oil priced at bottom figures.
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Stephenson St
Hany & Kornia
Asthma Relief Promised by Great English Remedy
An old note asserts asthma can be quickly and surely relieved by timely use of what is called the Great English Remedy, implying a simple cure. The claim reflects era medical beliefs and marketing language.
$100 Scholarship at Rock River University in Dixon
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University Dixon. It applies to any branch or department taught. For particulars contact or address the issuing party.
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Rock River University
Dixon
Cheaper than the Cheapest Furniture Sale At Naor stock
D Ruewner advertises over 11 000 square feet of Naor stock with a wide range of furniture and parlor and chamber sets offered at greatly reduced prices for the next 60 days.
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Naor
D, Ruewner
Reading bargains on bound volumes at San born's
Readers can buy bound volumes of Har per's Magazine at San born's for $2 per volume. The sale emphasizes the best bindings and notably low cost for choice reading options.
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Harper's Magazine
Sanborn’s
Smoke the American Popular 5 cent cigar at J.D. Dirrenhaven's
A brief notice promotes the American Popular 5 cent cigar available at J.D. Dirrenhaven's tobacconist shop. The ad highlights affordability and product availability to local customers.
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J.D. Dirrenhaven’s
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Buckeye Force
Union C Planton Corn Planter
W.g
W. Barnes
Stephenson, Mechanic and Bridge Streets
Emmiert
Burrell
Fom
Aa Sr
Chapman's
C. H. Little
J.ol
Burlington Weekly
Hawkeye
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
The
Freeport Journal
the Journal
Cor
D, Adamson’s
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