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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1875
Page
5
J D Diffenbaugh's offers fresh oysters and lemons while the planing mill of P B Steinme’s is rented by Curtis Veigh & Masters who promise a thorough overhaul and new machinery. A Lena Star note adds optimism about improved mill output.
A local drug store offers Hale's Cough Cordial with a money back guarantee. If a buyer uses half a bottle and feels no relief from a cold cough or sore throat, they may return the bottle for a full refund. No other medicine in the area claims such results.
A note states payment to be made by the Second National Bank from March 29. Treasurers whose bonds have expired will renew them prior to collecting the funds, J Porten Superintendent of Schools.
Notice lists public exams for teachers certificates in Lena Davis Freeport Orangeville and Jewery City with dates March 29 30 and April 1 2 3 and 5 starting at 9 0 clock A M Bring pen and ink and be on time The letters from local officials note supportive relief efforts and community aid in Kansas Nebraska and Illinois with donations and seed distribution mentioned
Prominent advertisement offers a dwelling with barn and water on premises on West Street in a healthy area. If unsold by April 10, it will be rented at twenty dollars per month. For particulars, apply at the office of A H Wise KH Q JHppenison Agent.
Notice: City Orders Nos 5071 to 5456 are called in for redemption per a March 2 1875 resolution. Interest ceases April 1 1876. City Clerk Trenxor signs. Freeport Illinois March 2 1875. Also local notices on ads for fresh roasted peanuts hairdressing services photography and sewing machines with rental and sale details and a real estate listing with terms.
A portable safe weighing 8,600 pounds is offered for sale in perfect order. The seller lists Ford at 94 Stephenson Street as the contact point for inquiries and purchase negotiations.
This notice extols the Robey & Hutchison grocery firm at Munn's Building with claims of clean stores, helpful clerks, pure goods, and low prices. It highlights prompt delivery services and a broad stock including Diffenbaugh's canned fruit.
An Aurora school notes a strong winter term with uninterrupted progress and thorough work across departments. The spring term opens Tuesday March 23, and prospective students are urged to contact Principal Rev. E Manderville for a catalogue. Also advertised are fresh oranges at 50 cents per dozen from Diffenbaugh's.
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a universal cure for coughs colds throat and lung diseases. It claims relief in two to three doses and offers sample bottles for 10 cents or regular bottles at 75 cents via Swarts Stocking. Also notes Freeport Marble Works on Stephenson Street guarantees quality work.
A brief note on the Chicago newspaper editorial pages praising brisk, sharp analysis. The item mentions per year postage rates for daily and weekly editions and emphasizes truth and impartial commentary.
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