Temperance and science bits from the 1880 era
Mixed items report on temperance efforts, a critique of Colby’s Nine and Forty Dram Shops, and notes from Scientific Miscellany including dairy disease risks, a French workshop using thermo electric power, ape Mafuka’s intelligence, ammonia production, wasp nests, and farmers’ fires. Public notices invite bids for medical attendance at the Poor House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Freeport Journal
Richards
Bollinger
France
Cramond
Mafuka
Dres' Dren
Cook
IL. Poffenberger
Funeral and Barnum Show Coming to Betolt
Mrs Letitia Gregory died in Betolt while visiting her daughter Mrs H M Ban aged 77. She rests in Freeport beside her mother. The Barnum show arrives June 14 with new features and waterproof tents after opening in New York April 5 to packed houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betolt
Wis
Letitia Gregory
H. M. Ban
Freeport
Washburne
Embury MM. E. Church
Job
Barnum
New York
American Institute
Madame Dockrill
Zazel
Madame Nelson
Europe
New York Butter Market Declares Price Trends
The New York Tribune reports May 20 that choice butter sells 19 to 20 cents per pound at retail while light colored goods struggle with sales, some lots moving at 5 to 10 cents. Advert describes Wells Richardson colorant for perfect year round color to prevent light butter from reaching market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prominent Pittsburg Doctor’s Hop Bitters Joke Backfires
A Pittsburg physician joked to a ill patient to try Hop Bitters. She did and recovered, leaving the doctor dissatisfied as he lost a good patient. The anecdote ends with the patient healthy and laughing, while the doctor rues the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sincere Thanks for Rheumatism Cure by St Jacob’s Oil
Frank Schwarz of Nineteenth Street Cincinnati credits St Jacob’s Oil with curing five years of rheumatism after friends urged use. He expresses sincere thanks and calls it the best remedy. Also note Dr. Sellers’ Cough Syrup advertised at 25 cents a bottle for cold or cough relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schwarz
Nineteenth Street
Cincinnati
Mrustel
David Vetter
Heincicke
Louiga
Stephenson
Linois
Tritt
Stephenson County
Thompson W. Cockrell
Gail David Vetter, Jr
Freeport
A. D
John Wright
Deere
Green's August Flower Cure Claim Ad
An advertising notice asserts Green's August Flower cures liver complaint and dyspepsia with a bold claim that personal knowledge will prove its efficacy. It offers a sample bottle for 10 cents and states three doses will relieve symptoms, with sale through Swarts & Stocking and a separate loan notice for land.
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Swarts & Stocking
Patent practice and government work cited by experienced firm
Presley & Green of Washington, D C offer years of government practice in Patents General Land Office and other departments. They advertise tea dust and sugar products from Burrell Bros and a variety of meat products. Also includes a post office mail and letter listing notice for Freeport Illinois with hours and holiday details and Higgins Liverpool salt and butter products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
General Land Office
Presley & Green
Seventh Street
Washington, D. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
If, A. T
Freeport Mar
Franport
Bmith & Porter
Ill
Burrell Bros
Aste
Burret Bros
Illinois
Barer
Carrie Klages
Minnie Bates
Chas Moyses
Baker
Boubina McCarthy
Jonn Brant
Lena Mills
James Clark
Anna McGit
Wii—2
Coax
Frank Perry
F M Freeman
H Page
Fist
Josie Seymore
A J Johnson
Peter Shirk
D F . Kurts
Jacob J Smith
Lizzie Kline
John N Smith
Matilda
Ofice
N.B
Willplaass
Smithd
Athins
Postmaat
Higgins
Ruston
Grasa
JA. Crain
John Plumer
John Plumer,Sr
John Plumer, Jr
Pisane
LF. Klecknerk
Ilinois
George Conrad
H Knapp
Baileyville
L. Jones
Prop
Simon 38Nooks
John Fogle
Keystone
Vandiver
Btown
America
Stover
Moline
Knowlton
Gorham
Tiger
McCormick
Champion
Walter A
Bergman & Dorman
Court House
Rte
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport, Ilm
National Mining and Milling Company of
Colorado
State of
Freeport, Illinois
C.J. Fry
Chicago
John Erfert
Treasury
Silver Moon
Carbonate Hill
Eudora
Freyerill
Leadville
H.E. Bogar
San Borms Newa Store
Windoto
Dadanso
Stephenson S& Upp
Brewster House
State OF Illinois
John
Alice Gayton
Alice Gaylord
I. BF
Kleckner
F. W. Brainerd
Freeport, Ill
Journal Bookbindery
Post Office
Vienna
Philadelphia
H. T. Anthony & Co
Broadway
Srixon & Co
Portland
Malye
Nes
Addon Uaannan &Co
Mares
Mis
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