Advertising Rates for Nonpareil Square and Notices
Advertising rates listed for Nonpareil square and business cards up to five lines at five dollars per year, with add on charges per line. Rates cover business notices in radding columns, black locale at twenty cents per line, and subsequent insertions at reduced per-line fees. Net rates with no discounts, subscription set at two dollars yearly. Proprietors A V Richardson & Co.
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Nun Advance
A.V. Richarde & Co
Proprietors
New Orleans Collectorship Fates Clash in Washington
Washington March 22. George Williamson the former minister to Central America seeks reappointment as New Orleans Collector after senate rejection. Packard’s chances improve as others push for Anderson or Howe’s defalcation inquiry. Cabinet officers discuss selecting a non political appointee and clearing Whittaker’s record.
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New Orleans
Washington
George Williamson
Central America
Senate
McCrary
Thompson
Devens
Packard
Sherman
Anderson
Schurz
Evarts
Howe
Whittaker
Hostersters Stomach Bitters Promoted as Malaria Remedy
The advertisement extols Hosterster's Stomach Bitters as a fully vegetal elixir endorsed by physicians. It claims to eradicate and prevent fever and ague and fulminant malarial symptoms by fortifying circulation and liver vigor, while condemning quinine as dangerous and palliative only.
Mrs J R Shibley Opens Hair Goods in Stephenson Street
Mrs J R Shibley moves to the music rooms of Mr John Hea at 144 Stephenson Street offering real hair switches in rainbow colors along with curls braids twists rats and mice and mustaches for the boys. She invites locals to visit before she leaves town.
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J. R. Shibley
John Hea
Stephenson Street
Ton’s Bank
Yeox 7 Too8 Patent Process Flour
Burrell Bros advertise Yeox 7 Too8 patent process flour at $1.40 per sack.
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Burrell Bros
Salt brand war heats up between Ashton and Higgins firms
The Salt Controversy pits Ashton and Higgins brands in a fierce contest reminiscent of York and Lancaster. Higgins gains ground despite Ashton’s long prominence, with evidence from editorials and industry statistics showing Higgins’ improved quality and Ashton’s decline. Moulton leads Ashton efforts from Chicago, while observers weigh expert opinions and call for using the best salt to aid butter and cheese makers.
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Ashton
Higgins
York
Lancaster
Higgin
N. Y
N.Y
Messrs. J. P
G. C. Robinson
Todd & Co
Moulton
Centaur Liniments Offered For Humans And Animals
The Centaur Liniments come in two types the white for humans and the yellow for horses sheep and other animals. Each bottle carries testimonials of its effects and can be obtained from any druggist or by mail from The Centaur Company 40 Dey Street New York City.
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Centaur Company
Dey Street
New York City
Distribution of 1878 School Funds in Stephenson County
The County Superintendent of Schools lists a total distribution of 14 044.79 for Stephenson county townships and parts for 1878. Township Treasurers will receive amounts per district and banks will disburse after March 25 1878. Treasurers with expired bonds must renew before collecting funds. AVA. KRAPE, Co. Supt. of Schools. A promotional note for a cough remedy appears at the end.
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Stephenson County
Range
Seace
O.s
Second National Bank
AVA. Krape, Co. Supt. of
Freeport Special Election to Approve City Bond Loan
Mayor Jacob Krohn of Freeport announces a special election on April 1 to obtain a $3,000 loan for buying 20 acres of cemetery land at $150 per acre. Voters will decide by ballot whether to issue bonds bearing up to 8 percent interest for ten years to finance the bonds.
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Jacob Krohn
Freeport
Stephenson
Stephenson ‘and State of Illinois
State of Illinois
City of
Ws. Trembor
Hair and health ads from ancient to modern remedies
Far Wers promotes HERO Plow Shoe and GIANT as superior tools with James McNamara as a sales figure. Ambrosia hair restorer from Emmert & Burrell touted as time defier. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claimed to stop coughs and prevent consumption. Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup also recommended. prices noted.
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James McNamara
Pierce
It Pays to Trade at 110
Spring Wheat Flour quality guaranteed at 1.25 per sack and Minnesota Wheat Flour at 1.40 per sack offered by BURRELL Bros. in Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Burrell Bros
Evergreens for sale at old Ordway nursery
The stock of evergreens and ornamental and shade trees from the late E. Ordway nursery must be sold now at very low prices. Six months credit on sums over five dollars. J. Hunter Freeport Illinois. Also oranges lemons figs dates pears and maple sugar at J D Diffenbaugh's.
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E. Ordway
J. Hunter
J.D. Diffenbaugh's
Trade Terms for New Orleans Sugar Prices
The notice lists commodity rates for sugar types in New Orleans with prices per dollar. It specifies 110 and 1447 pounds good sugar, 124g pounds extra sugar, 114g pounds clarified sugar, 11 pounds Yellow C Sugar, 164g pounds White Extra C Sugar, and 10 pounds standard A Sugar, all at one dollar.
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New Orleans
For Sale Two Large Field Rollers
Farmers may call to view two large field rollers offered by D.TL Sunderland before buying elsewhere.
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D. TL
Sunderland
Shilohs Consumption Cure Offered With Guarantee
Claims that Shilohs Consumption cures coughs and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Notes prices 10 50 and 1.00 per bottle and presents accompanying Shilohs Porous Plaster at 25 cents. Publishes store Emmert and Burrell offering Shilohs System Vitalizer with guarantee to cure dyspepsia liver complaint constipation and debility at 10 or 75 cents.
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Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Hackmetack Perfume Sold By Emmert and Burrell
Hackmetack a popular fragrance is sold by Emmert and Burrell in a listing noting its scent and availability. The item name emphasizes a distinctive perfume marketed to consumers.
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Emmert & Burrell
Green's August Flower Promises Dyspepsia Relief
A broad claim cites widespread liver and dyspepsia illness and urges readers to try Green's August Flower. The ad touts rapid relief, 10 cent sample bottles, and sales through Swarts & Stocking and general Western Continent druggists.
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Swarts & Stocking
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Hair Restoration Potential
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam as a harmless hair restorer that reaches roots, removes dandruff and moisture from the scalp, and returns gray or faded hair to its original color. It claims to prevent hair loss with use and to impart a youthful gloss without staining skin or clothing. Available from Swartz packing as sole agents, Spring Wheat Flour is also offered at $1.25 per sack.
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Swartz & Packing
Right Side Up J D Diffenbaughs Hoarhound Candy Cure
Advertising copy promotes J D Diffenbaughs pure hoarhound and barley candy as a remedy for coughs and colds. The tone sells a medicinal lozenge style treat claimed to cure illnesses with a single pound purchase.
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J.D. Diffenbaugh
Cider Vines Apples Featured At Local Grocery
Sainch By Barrel T Prices apples Apples at Boston J D DierFENBAUGHS Pure cider vinegar and apples in abundance at the CC D Grocery Store corner opposite Brewster Ilousa.
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Brewster
Ilousa
Orin Crocker Plans Monthly Sale of Freeport Lots
Orin Crocker states he will sell lots in his Freeport addition near the Western Union Shops on a monthly payment plan. He emphasizes the plan suits small means buyers seeking affordable residence property with easy terms.
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Freeport
Western Union
Orin Crocker
It Pays to Trade at 110 Best Quality Corn Syrup
A local ad promotes corn syrup at 50 cents a gallon from Burrell Bras, highlighting bargain pricing and emphasis on quality syrup for trade.
Stock and prices at C O D Grocery Store
See new stock and prices at the C O D Grocery Store located at the corner opposite Brewster Itouse.
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C. O
Brewster Itouse
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Lung Relief
Claiming hundreds of cures where others failed, the advertisement offers a trial bottle free at Emumert & Burrell’s Drug Store or a regular bottle for $1.09. It targets asthma bronchitis consumption severe coughs and colds with assurances of permanent benefits.
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Dr. Kine
Dr. King
Iat
Emumert & Burrell’s
For Sale or Rent Eight-Room House on Clark Avenue
Public notice offers an eight room house on Clark Avenue for sale or rent. Interested parties should contact O. Taylor for details and price.
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Tlouse
Clark Avenue
O. Taylor
Valuable 160 Acre Farm Near I C R R Depots for Sale
160 acre farm in Winslow township offered for sale or trade for city property. located within three miles of two depots on the I C R R. Inquire at this office. Also selling out entire stock of Wall Paper and Window Shades at cost to clear room for full stock from D ADAMSON 89 Stephenson St.
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Winslow Township
D. Adamson
Advertising for cleaning gasoline and painting supplies
A brief advertises Pure Gasoline for cleaning kid gloves with full usage directions at Swarts and Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House. It also promotes White Lead and Linseed Oil at bottom prices at Adamson's.
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Swarts & Stocking
Itouse
No. 89 Stephenson Street store offers furnishings
Hen & Korenta advertise a new store at No 89 Stephenson Street upstairs selling parlor and chamber sets and machine guns at bottom figures with all kinds of merchandise at So Stephenson Street.
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Stephenson St
Hen & Korenta
Scholarship Offered at Rock River University Dixon
A $100 scholarship is offered at Rock River University Dixon good in any branch or department. For particulars call at or address this office.
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Rock River University
Dixon
Cheaper than the Cheapest Furniture Sale Advertised
Over 11 000 square feet of showroom space offers a range of parlor and chamber sets at greatly reduced prices for 60 days. D Suemer promotes rare reading bargains with bound volumes of American Magazine at two dollars per volume at Samborn's, and J D Dirven sells popular cigars.
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D. Suemer
Ar. Pers Magazine
Sanborn’s
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Burrell Bnos
Fmmert & Burrell
Exmwert & Burrell
Inte
Dr. Fenn
Emmett Burrell
Krohn
Ambrosia
Dr. Marshall
N. A. Draper
Freeport, Ill
Buckeye Force
Union Corn Planter
W. Barnes
Stephenson, Mechanic and Bridge Streets
Freeport, Ile
S. W. Chapman's
Boston
J. D. Dierfenbaugh’s
Burrell Bras
C. H. Little
Burlingtort Weekly
Hawkeye
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
The
Freeport Journal
the Journal
Freeport, Tl
C.C. D
Cor
Brewster House
Marburg Bros
Seal of
North Carolina
D, Adamson’s
So Stephenson St
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