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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1877
Page
6
Fragmentary advertising rate sheet shows columnar figures and codes with repeated numbers and labels. The readable portion lists multiple rate entries and column headings, suggesting a periodical pricing schedule rather than full article content.
The Batoum engagement sees Russians surge with field artillery against Ottoman positions held by Bashi-Bazouks. Turkish horse and foot counterattacks threaten the Russian column, heavy casualties reported on both sides, with reinforcements turning the tide and the Russian assault eventually withdrawing after hours of fighting.
London reports from May 14 describe Turkish bombardments near Simmitza and crossing the Danube. Turkish cavalry movements are seen from the Romanian side, with rumors of plunder. Russian troops near Bucharest display religious flags, while the Danube falls. Censors affect press coverage of Earl Derby’s note. Britain orders cattle purchases, and Bosnian rebel forces gain officers. Serbia’s militia readies with four days’ provisions. corn exports halted. Turks reportedly cross Danube at Crochanesch and steal livestock.
Help wanted notice seeking a girl for general housework with instruction to apply at the office.
Mrs A A Laughton will open a school on Monday May 21 in the house of W C Brown on Scott street Knowlton's Addition. Hours are Mondays and Fridays 9 to 12 and 2 to 4. Terms are fifty cents per week payable Fridays. Three days in a week count as one week. Visitors welcomed on Thursdays.
A flood of low price boots and shoes announces sales in Freeport and surrounding areas. Vendors tout fresh stock bought for cash to undercut rivals, urging customers to inspect goods at Brown and Vail and other local shops for a guaranteed fit and lowest prices.
Wayne's Durelto ISLIXIR overviewed alongside Juniper and Acetate preparations for urinary and rheumatic relief. Sold by Swarts & Stocking at 22 OW4d. Also advertised are fresh candies by J D Diffenbaugh.
An 1877 advertisement from New Bethlehem Pennsylvania promotes seven “People's Remedies” by Dr M M Fenner of Fredonia New York. It claims each remedy targets a disease class with testimonials and a circular wrapped around each bottle. A letter from J M Seyler praises blood and liver remedies curing skin eruption lip swelling cough and swelling. The notice notes Swarts Stocking sell Roback Blood Purifier and Blood Pills with Podophyllum as an mercury substitute.
The notices announce fresh wallpaper stock at Clayton's with all-new patterns and guaranteed work by G. M. Clayton. Stevens touts deep discounts on dry goods and wall coverings. Other ads promote hosiery, dress goods, and children's carriages with emphasis on quality, low prices, and health reasons for selling.
A local newspaper advertises OS D. Adamson at 89 Stephenson Street offering the largest stock and best selected patterns of wallpaper. The ad highlights breadth of choices for home decor.
The Star Clothing House promotes new and beautiful spring styles of suits and pantaloons for merchant tailoring at bottom prices, highlighting their popular trade offerings.
Auction notice from J D Diffenbaugh offering six thousand dollars worth of children carriages wagons baskets bird cages dolls balls marbles hobby horses pocket books knives and assorted toys to be sold before January 1 1878 to make room for fruits and confectionery in order to enlarge the business.
Advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and liver complaints. Claims 30 000 dozen bottles sold with no reported failures and many letters from pharmacists praising cures. Three doses said to relieve any case, with sample bottles ten cents and regular size seventy five cents. Sold by Swarts and Stocking.
A valuable flouring mill property known as Freeport City Mills on the Pecatonica River with water power and three burrs is offered for sale on easy terms by Webster & Riodes, proprietors of Freeport Illinois. April 19 1877. Also an ad for white unlaundered shirts and pasture for stock near Ridott by M Waarmann and a note about new wallpaper stock.
Free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat lung complaints. Severe coughs or breathing difficulties should seek this remedy now. Thousands of hopeless cases reportedly cured by this medicine offered by Expert & Burrell as sole agents.
Subscription office seeks twenty cards of hard wood and immediate rent notices for Warehouse 91 and 93 Gilena Street. Inquiry to W. G. & W. Barnes. Also floor oil cloths from Jonathan Boyers opposite the Monument. Wanted at this office 1 000 volumes of magazines for binding at bed rock prices.
An advertisement claims the New Family Inout Tour sewing machine offers unmatched speed precision and durability at $30. It promises easy operation and continual reliability, touting agents can profit from supplying the high demand as the cheapest machine in the world. Address A CATELY & Co New York.
A local endorsement notes the best goods in the grocery line from W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank. Readers are urged to buy his teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and related items at low prices with home delivery.
Neat and durable binding at the Journal Office bindery promotes beverages including soda water lemonade and temperance drinks with a call to J D Divfenbaugils.
An Improved Winchester Sixteen Shot Rifle offered for sale or trade for a breech loading shotgun. Inquiries at this office. Also great bargains in New Black Silks and Crishmeres at STENENS opening this week. Journal bindery prices reduced. Don’t buy wallpaper before examining stock and prices. D Adamson sells shirts, unlaundered, for $1 at the Star Clothing Mouse.
Claims that Dr Morris Syrup of Tar Wild Cherry and Horehound never fails to help severe colds coughs asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough and consumption. Emmert and Burrel sell trial 10c large 50c and 1 dollar bottles. Also Parker’s Pleasant Worm Syrup 25c sold by same agents.
Cheap John agent John R. Wagner at Brewster House opposite offers the lowest prices and the best goods. He markets the citys largest stock of groceries and invites customers to call and be convinced of the bargains.
An undated newspaper item promotes Hale's Covait CorAL and Castoria as effective cough and digestive remedies for children. It notes a local druggist warranty and cautions about performance claims. The piece also advertises Centaur Liniment for humans and a dual white and yellow line for animals, with a local sales push from Stephenson County Farmers' Co-operative Association agents offering a broad farm implement lineup and guaranteed satisfaction.
Promotional copy notes children’s carriages priced from $4 to $15 with improved styles at J D Dirrenpoint’s. Also offers wallpaper low prices at D Adamson’s 80 Stephenson St. For rent Lot 5 Block 58 foot of Stephenson Street now used as two Lumber Yards. Apply to J M Bailey.
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