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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1879
Page
5
Fragmented market notice highlights medicines and tonics offered by merchants Emmert and Burrell along with land warrant and scrip services by Presbrey and Green. Also mentions stock or bonds, railroad references, and narcotic style remedies with vague testimonials.
A claim of a cure all tonic costing nothing to try with a free trial bottle from Emmert & Burrell in Freeport Illinois. It promises cure for dyspepsia constipation headaches and liver related ailments, asserting effectiveness where other remedies fail. A one dollar bottle is offered for regular purchase.
An advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a premier remedy for coughs bronchial and asthmatic issues. It highlights Dr Swayne’s credentials and claims many cures, listing trial bottles at 25 cents and sizes up to $1.00, with a Freeport outlet at Swarts & Stocking opposite the Court House.
Seeley and Read advertise Pereale and White Shirts at very cheap prices for gentlemen shoppers. Local customers can compare styles and sizes as part of a reduced inventory sale.
Seelye and Read advertise spring and summer all wool cassimeres offered at reduced bottom prices. The notice highlights durable fabrics suitable for warm seasons and invites customers to inspect current stock.
An elderly physician, once in practice, claims a simple vegetable cure from an East India missionary can permanently treat Consumption Bronchitis Catarrh Asthma and nervous disorders. He offers to mail the receipt and full directions in German French or English to any reader who sends a stamped request to W W Sherar 149 Powers Block Rochester New York.
The advertisement highlights strong economic advantages of Dr Price's Special Flavor Extracts Vanilla Orange Rose Almond Lemon. It claims three times the strength of ordinary extracts and bottles that hold nearly twice as much as competing brands, appealing to value seeking buyers.
J A Tynes of Wilson North Carolina reports his wife suffered years with a dry tetter causing scalp issues and hair loss. After using London Hair Color Restorer the tetter cured and hair regained color and growth. He sent eight dollars for a dozen bottles and notes 75 cent price per bottle by druggists. Dr Swayne Son Philadelphia sole proprietors listed.
In a vintage ad style item the text touts Dr Price's Unique Perfumes for handkerchief extracts and Fever and Ague Pills by Dr Swayne. It notes the pills cure ague malarial fevers, claim mineral free formula, prices 50 cents per box to six boxes 2.50, mailed to any address from 320 North Sixth Street Philadelphia, and availability from leading druggists near the court house.
Bucklen Arnica Salve praised for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Emmert and Burrell located at 35 6m.
A Providence, Ky woman over 70 says Stop Bitters cured neuralgia and nervous prostration after other doctors and medicines failed. She reports feeling young again three months after starting the remedy.
The Centaur Company advertises TRE CENTAUR LINIMENTS as remedies for humans and for horses sheep and other animals. Each bottle bears testimonials and can be procured from any druggist or shipped by rail from 46 Dey Street New York City.
A Philadelphia boot and shoe house owner testifies that Swayne's All-healing Ointment cured his piles after numerous prescriptions failed. The ad urges readers to buy by mail from Dr. Swayne & Son and lists prices and address near the Courthouse.
An advertisement proclaims Green's August Flower will cure liver complaints and dyspepsia with a sample bottle offered for 10 cents. It asserts personal prejudice hinders belief and notes widespread sales across towns on the Western Continent with Swarts & Stocking as sellers.
An advertisement touts Dr Marshall’s Syrup as a standard remedy that cures a cough or cold in half the time of ordinary remedies. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle at 25 cents, sold by N A Draper.
Housing notice lists a 3 or 4 room unit neatly papered and white washed on Jackson Street near Walnut in WeLon.
The scene notes the lowest price for Para-Sols at Seeley and Reads, a local shop likely offering competitive rates. The line highlights affordability and a shopper-focused tip without citing additional details.
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