Time table for Illinois Central trains from Freeport
Qulroad timetable lists Illinois Central departures north and south from Freeport with Sunday exceptions. Northbound trains leave Freeport around 4:25 pm Sundays, evening arrivals shown for the range of cars. Southbound service shows a 12:15 pm Sunday departure and 7:40 pm later run. W P Johnson and A Mitchell title names appear as officials.
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Freeport
Mate
Tibet Meteo
W. P. Johnson
Ia Mitchell
Train schedule fragment for Rockford to Rock Island lines
Fragmentary timetable shows trains to Rock Island with listed arrival and departure times and notes on agents Skinner and Penfield.
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Rockford
Rock Island & ST. Louis
Rock Islan
Rock Island
Skinner
T. Penfield
Gen
Change in district sought as voters tire of long service
The letter argues after twelve years in Congress Mr Burchard has not shown a single useful or supported measure. It suggests the district seeks a new representative, criticizing patronage links and a stagnant post office focus while urging selection of a man fit to fulfill the lawmaker role.
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Burchard
Congress
Oregon Cutier
Cal
Aspir Seasingly
Coen
Need for Able Statesmen Over Hasty Congress
The author argues that qualification for Congress rests on ability and honesty, criticizing excess honesty without skill. They urge stronger leadership, less cliquish politics, and decisive reform to curb waste and restore purpose to the government, even at personal risk.
Invigorate with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters In 19th Century Ad
An advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as the greatest vitalizing agent for preventing disease. It links inertness, wan looks, and digestive trouble to illness and urges early fortification. Walton’s department store promotes dress goods and fancy items alongside the tonic appeal.
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America
Mrs C C Wilson Announces Millinery and Silk Bargains
Mrs C C Wilson advertises all silk ribbons at ten cents a yard and new chenille neck wear. She plans Chicago travel this week and promises stylish, timely fashion at fair prices. Walton's dry goods offers bargains on silks and cashmeres while promoting health tonics and cough remedies from Dr Fenner and Dr Marshall.
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C. C. Wilson
Times
C.C. Wilson
Chicago
Why will men smoke common tobacco when they can buy Marlburg Bros
An ad questions why men use ordinary tobacco when Marlburg Bros seals are offered at the same price. The line promotes a brand framed as superior value for discerning smokers.
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Marburg Bros
Seal of
North Carolina
New Goods Arrive This Week at Five Cent Counter
A large stock of assorted items will arrive by freight around Wednesday May 22. Early calls are urged to secure remarkable bargains. William Walton announces the arrival of this vast assortment to stock the five cent counter.
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Wm. Walton
California Golden Compound Promises Quick Health Relief
The remedy claims to cure dyspepsia headaches liver issues and general debility among other ailments. A free trial bottle is offered to prove its efficacy, followed by a regular one dollar bottle. Available at Emmert & Burrell in Freeport for purchase.
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Kine
California
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Grand opening of New Woolens and clothing sale
Clothing advertisement promises $1 off every 34 purchase in Boys Youths and Men's ready made clothing. Cash buying claims smallest living profit and claims $30,000 yearly clothing sales from a dry goods partner. Walton promotes merchant tailoring and beauty products as part of the sale. Ambiguous old-time ad language mentions mermaids and Am brosia as selling agents.
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United States
Wa. Walton
Don’t Be Deceived On Shilohs Cures And Guarantees
A strict sales pitch from Emmert & Burrell promoting Shilohs Consumption as a cure for coughs and lung issues with a money back guarantee. It advertises Shilohs Panacea 10 cts 50 cts and 1 dollar and Shilohs Porous Plaster 25 cts and Shilohs System Vitalizer 10 cts and 75 as remedies for dyspepsia liver complaint constipation and debility with guaranteed claims.
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Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Dry Goods Store Slashes Prices at Stephenson Street
A local Dry Goods firm announces unprecedented price reductions this season with stock surpassing prior years. The Dry Goods Store lists 104 Stephenson St and Clothing Store at 106 Stephenson St, Wa Walton. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is advertised to cure a cough quickly via root cause removal and soothing the irritated parts, sold by druggists. A new assortment of embroideries opened this morning.
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Stephenson St
Walton
Dr. Pierce
Hackmetack Perfume Sold by Emmert and Burrell
Hackmetack perfume, a popular fragrance, was sold by Emmert and Burrell. The item’s availability highlights the firm’s catalog of scents in the era’s retail offerings.
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Emmert & Burrell
For Rent Dwelling on West Street formerly Rev Dorward
Rental notice for a seven room dwelling on West street including a cellar and barn. Cistern water supplied in kitchen. Apply to R. H. WilEs, agent, for details.
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West Street
W. H. Dorward
R. H. Wiles
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup Ads
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price sold by Emmert & Burrell. Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup praised as safe reliable remedy for coughs colds 25 cents a bottle available from N A Draper.
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Dr. Marshall
N. A. Draper
Bucklen
Emmert & Burrell
Centaur Liniments Offered in Human and Animal Form
The Centaur preparations come in two varieties the White for humans and the Yellow for animals such as horses and sheep. Each bottle carries testimonials of effects and can be bought from any druggist or ordered by mail from the Centaur Company 46 Dey Street New York City.
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TE Centaur Company
Dey Street
New York City
It Pays to Trade at 110. Spring Wheat Flour Prices
Pricing notes show spring wheat flour at 1.50 dollars per sack, Iowa flour at 1.45, Bloomington winter wheat flour 1.65, Addams winter wheat 1.60, White winter wheat 1.90, fresh ground corn meal 0.30, and winter wheat Graham flour 0.80. BurrRELL Bros listed.
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Iowa
Bloomington
Graham
Burrrell Bros
Womanly Elegance and Grace Promoted by Parker’s Ginger Tonic
An old advertisement extols Parker’s Ginger Tonic as a cure for dyspepsia neuralgia nervousness and menstrual discomfort. It claims to improve digestion restore vitality and even aid nursing mothers and babies while promising relief from heat exhaustion and digestive ills. A dollar bottle and 15 cent sample are offered through Swarts and Stocking.
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Parker
Swarts & Stocking
Knight of the Shears H McPhillips Tailor of Freeport
H McPhillips artistic cutter and merchant tailor in Freeport offers rich imported and domestic cloths with light weight suitings and stylish stripes and plaids. He boasts high awards from the Illinois State Fair and invites gents to visit Opera House Block to see his fit and fashion.
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H. McPhillips
Beauty
Freeport
Tllinois State Fair
Opera
Mllnois
Special Invitation for Free Trial of Dr. Kine’s Discovery
Store offers a free trial bottle of Dr Kine's New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis consumption voice loss throat and lung ailments. Claim emphasizes millions of bottles used last year with perfect satisfaction. Regular bottle priced at $1.00, Emmert & Co.
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Dr. Kine
Dr. Erna
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
An Astonishing Fact About Dyspepsia and Liver Health
An appeal claims many Americans die from dyspepsia and liver disorders and urges trying Green's August Flower. The ad asserts rapid relief and offers a 10 cent sample bottle, with three doses promising to relieve the worst case, sold by Swarts & Stocking on the Western Continent.
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Swarts & Stocking
It Pays to Trade at 119 Sugar Cured Hams
Burrell Bros advertises extra quality sugar cured hams at 5 cents a pound with close trimmed pieces and sale details.
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Burrell Bros
Accommodate Stock and Fresh Produce Ad
I will open my pasture for the accommodation of Stock, May 1st. Price reduced to $1.50 per head. Cas, F. GOODUUR. Oranges, Lemons, New Jigs, Dates, Pears and New Maple Sugar, Raisins and Nets of all kinds at J. C. DIFFENBAUGH'S.
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Cas
F. Gooduur
J. C. Diffenbaugh's
Found buggy cushion noted for owner proof and payment
A damaged notice records a found buggy cushion with instructions for the owner to prove ownership and claim payment. The brief mentions the item and that reimbursement or settlement follows upon proper proof.
C. O. D. Grocery promotes canned goods and cider vinegar
The C. O. D. Grocery Store advertises reduced prices on canned fruits and vegetables by five to twenty percent and highlights Burnrell Bros. pure cider vinegar and abundant apples. The store is at the corner opposite Brewster House.
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Cor
Brewster House
Burnrell Bros
Sale of Three Dwelling Houses In Court Street
A public sale of three dwelling houses is set for April 26 1878 at the Court Bar Court House. The event is announced in official notice from local authorities.
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Court House
New stock and prices at C. O. D. Grocery Store
Caution advised when requesting remedies as the Great English Remedy is the advertised medicine. Also offered is a valuable 160 acre farm in Winslow township near two Tl. G. R. depots, available for site or trade for city property. inquiries at the office.
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Winslow Township
The Cheapest And Finest Parlor and Chamber Sets
The Cheapest And Finest Parlor and Chamber Sets at our new store No 89 Stephenson Street upstairs Hane Kornia offer affordable furniture. The notice promotes a grand opening style sales event with emphasis on variety and price.
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Stephenson St
Hane & Kornia
Scholarship Offered At Rock River University Dixon
For sale a $100 scholarship at Rock River University Dixon good in any department taught. For details call at or address this office.
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Rock River University
Dixon
Cheaper Furniture and Reading at Local Sale Event
Over 11 000 square feet of floor stock offers a wide range of furniture including parlor and chamber sets at greatly reduced prices for 60 days. D Kuenner advertises rare cheap reading with bound volumes of Harpers Magazine at 2 dollars per volume. J D Diffenbaysn sells American Popular 3 cent cigars.
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D. Kuenner
Trarper’s
Sandown’s
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Cotton Agi
Chicago & Iowa
Ing East
Preston
Morris Cam
Pebor
Ing West
Diablo
Rochelle
Weeeeenhen
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Ring Organ
United States Treasury
Walton’s
Torchon
Maline
Brabant
Dr. Fenner
Aidies
J.inen and Cambrie ‘Suits
Walton’ Se
Will
Cesnola Collection
DR. Schliemann
C. H. Little
Ambrosia
Buueert & Burrell
Owen
Wier
Furst & Bradley
Bertrand & Sames
W. Barnes
Stephenson, Mechanic and Bridge Streets
Emmert
Freeport, Ile
Burlington Weekly
Hawkeye
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
The
Freeport Journal
the Journal
Freeport, Tl
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Pastoura Gge
J.D. Diffexbaygn's
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