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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1878
Page
5
The notice lists business card insertion rates and policy details for the Journal Minting Col, including pricing per line and discounts for longer ads. It outlines that entries over five lines incur additional per-line charges and notes the published terms and conditions for advertising in the newspaper.
An exploration of newspaper patronage showing diverse reader behaviors from upfront subscribers to unpaid readers and advertisers. The piece notes patrons vary in payment and engagement and questions which forms truly support a newspaper’s life and existence.
A writer recalls five years of earlier support for Chinese immigration and protection under the U S flag. After extensive daily dealings with Chinese people, the author concedes that self-preservation governs policy and that the issue is more complex than initial beliefs.
A California correspondence piece argues that slave labor exists in the state, accusing commercial interests of backing an ex parte inquiry. It denounces Chinese workers as "brutes," cites long houses and poor living conditions, and calls for federal relief and public sentiment changes in the East.
The piece lists signs preceding illness such as weak circulation, poor physique, fatigue, poor digestion, loss of appetite and sleep. It promotes Trostetter's Stomach Bitters as a vitalizing elixir trusted by physicians and popular in America and abroad as a leading medicinal staple.
Mrs Prescott's Toilet Gem now available in all local drug stores and others. Promoted as a harmless genuine article that removes moth patches liver spots tan freckles pimples and similar skin blemishes. Thousands of ladies report satisfaction with its use.
The cherished article Ladies Look Here announces Mrs Prescott's Toilet Gem is now available in drug stores nationwide, signaling broad distribution and public access to the product.
For rent a dwelling house on West street recently occupied by Rev W Tf Dorward. Seven large rooms and cellar plus a good barn on the premises. Cistern water in the kitchen. Apply to RT. Wires, Agent.
A reader asks why men smoke ordinary tobacco when Marburg Bros. offers Seals of North Carolina at the same price, implying greater value or quality. The note suggests cost parity with a premium option.
The essay links myths to healing, arguing true vitality comes from clean blood. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Purgative Pellets as cures for skin diseases, scrofula, and ulcers, claiming they cleanse bad blood and restore digestion, skin, and overall strength.
An old advertisement promises relief for fairies troubled by moth and pimples on the face using Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic. It claims to cure billiousness, bad blood, skin diseases and nervous weakness, sold by Emmert and Burrell.
An ad touts Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup as a standard remedy that cures a cough or cold in half the time of ordinary remedies. It invites readers to visit their druggist and buy a bottle for 25 cents, sold by N A Draper.
A promotional note extols Parker's Hair Balsam as a premier hair dressing that nourishes roots to encourage hair growth and restore gray or faded hair to its original color. It claims dandruff removal, scalp healing, and a clean, healthy skin result, asserting safety and purity while noting Swartz & Stocking as sole agents.
A con artist exploiting a congregation during services is reported. A dubious remedy claims to cure coughing, specifically Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup, sold by N. A. Draper.
Advertisements list prices for winter and spring wheat flours and corn meal with assorted brands and mills. Bloomington and Iowa indicate regional grain merchants offering fresh ground corn meal, various winter wheat flours, and a New Process lowa flour at listed per bushel or per pound prices.
Notice opens pasture for accommodation of stock starting May 1. Price reduced to 1.50 dollars per head. CHas. F. Goopnur presented this public notice of the forage opportunity and terms.
An 19th century advertisement extols Must Cure That Cough with Shiloh made for consumption cure. It promises relief for coughs croup and lung diseases with two doses. It markets Shilohs System Vitalizer and Porous Plaster and lists Emmert & Burrell as sellers with a perfume product Wells Persian Perfume.
The CENTAUR LINIMENTS are sold in two kinds. The WHITE is for humans and the YELLOW for horses, sheep, and other animals. Testimonials wrap around every bottle and may be procured from any druggist or by mail from The CENTAUR COMPANY, 46 Dey Street, New York City.
An 1877 advertisement for H McPhillips Artistic Cutter and Merchant Tailor in Freeport proclaims his mastery in boys and men garments. It touts rich imported cloths, fine weight suitings, wide stripes and plaids, made to order suits, and special praise from patrons at the Opera House Jack. The copy invites locals to visit and see the “great mission” to dress customers at unprecedented prices during the Illinois State Fair period.
A local notice endorses King's Vegetable Ambrosia as the best market hair restorer for gray or faded hair. It claims to renew color, soothe the scalp, and remove dandruff, urging a fair trial. Emmert & Burrell are listed as sole agents.
An advertisement claims Dr Kine's No Discovery cures throat chest and lung ailments including consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and loss of voice. It promises lasting cures where others fail and offers free samples with regular $1 bottles available from Emmert and Burrell.
Four thoroughbred short-horn Durham bulls will be sold at public sale at Miller's Livery Stable in Freeport on Saturday May 18 1878. Terms are six months with approved security. G Voougile.
An advertisement proclaims Boschee's German Syrup as the sole remedy for severe lung diseases and throat affections. It boasts 50,000 dozen bottles sold last year with no complaints and urges consumptives to try one bottle, noting a 74 cent regular size and wide druggist availability.
Public notice advertises rental of three dwelling houses located at J A An Court House with listing date April 26 1878. Proclamation outlines rental opportunity and contact details for interested parties.
It Pays to Trade at 110 Close trimmed extra quality sugar cured hams priced at 5 cents a pound from Burrell Bros. Local shoppers urged to visit the shop for bargain meat offerings and savings.
C. 0. D. Canned Fruits and Vegetables reduced five to twenty percent. Only the best standard goods offered with BuRRELL Bros. Pure cider vinegar and apples described as abundant at the C. O. D. Grocery Store located opposite Brewster Sould.
The C. O. D. Grocery Store announces new stock and prices at its location opposite Brewster House. Shoppers are invited to inspect current offerings and discounts.
A warning to buyers to obtain the genuine Great English Remedy and avoid counterfeit medicines being sold as substitutes. The note stresses caution and asserts the value of the authentic preparation.
A 160 acre farm in Winslow township offers sale or trade for city property. Located within three miles of two depots on the L C R 7. Inquire at this office.
Eight room house offered for sale or rent on Clark avenue. Apply to O. Taylor.
The note advertises parlor and chamber sets at a new store located at No 8d Stephenson Street upstairs by Ilenp and KoEnsa. It highlights affordability and quality as selling points.
A $100 scholarship offered by Rock River University Dixon valid in any department branch. For details call or address this notice.
D KUEUNER advertises a 60 day furniture sale featuring over 11 000 square feet of stock with parlor and chamber sets offered at greatly reduced prices.
Readers can buy bound volumes of Ta per's Magazine in choice bindings at a low price of 32 per volume offered at Sane born's.
The fragment advertises smoking an American Popular cigar at J D Differbaughs, noting a cent price.
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