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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1876
Page
5
Advertising rates are listed in a dense, OCR fragmented table for nonpareil square ads. The text shows varied price points such as 6.00, 8.00, 15.60, 20.00, 25.00, 70.00, and 125.00 with multiple line breaks and symbols, indicating a rate card for ad sizes and placements.
A damaged notice notes a bundle of bedding including a feather bed pillows and a looking glass was found between an unnamed location and a brewery. Those seeking employment should contact the Temprance Reading Rooms for next steps and rewards offered for returning the items.
Our place of business having been utterly destroyed, we are in a large pecuniary loss and plan to rebuild immediately. We ask all patrons indebted to us to call at once and settle up. Haas & Co.
The Chicago Pilot argues Irish American Catholics should not be bound by party labels. It urges educating the public about the church’s true aims and aligning with American allies beyond party lines, criticizing Know-Nothings and urging careful voting rather than blind adherence to Democratic or Republican labels.
The Grand Commandery of Illinois K T elected officers on the 24th inst with Barclay Cairo as Grand Commander Nash Ottawa as Deputy Grand Commander McKinley Paris as Generalissimo Morse Jacksonville as Captain General Sleath Danville as Prelate Smith Galena as Senior Warden Mann Freeport as Junior Warden Foss Chicago as Treasurer Mills Chicago as Recorder Turner Chicago as Standard-Bearer Elwood Joliet as Sword-Bearer Clark Captain of the Guards Ferns Chicago as Warden The officers were installed by Vincent L. Hurlbut M E Deputy Grand Master US KT.
Gen Atkins spoke for about an hour and three quarters at Lanark on a campaign night. He blamed the current Democratic Congress for hard times, argued against silver demonetization, and urged support for the Republican party and its financial program. The meeting closed with a “Vote for Hayes” song and an adjournment.
A brief note announces the New Pickles season of 76 opening at Burrells with plans for fresh produce and local sales. The item highlights the season start and venue.
Mrs. C. O. Wilson returns with a large stock of carefully selected new goods in all the season’s styles and novelties.
For top goods in the grocery line we recommend W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank. We have tested his teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and more and find them pure and good. We also get the lowest prices and door delivery. Remember Robey for good goods at the lowest prices.
A comfortable seven room brick dwelling within ten minutes walk of the Post Office. Inquire at Journal Office. CnricaGo Sept 29 1876 To C C Wilson Freeport IL Dear Sir Yesterday we were awarded the Highest Centennial Premium for best Sewing Machines at Philadelphia The Howr Machine Co By Frank
An old physician from Barnstable Mass describes Castoria a mild palatable laxative for children. He reports long trial success and growing demand with plans for wider public distribution. The Centaur Liniments claim cure for various flesh bone and muscle ailments in humans and horses and animals with White for humans and Yellow for animals.
The Freeport Brick Co. guarantees their brick ads hard and suitable for all classes of work or no sale. Bill asks where the nobby suit came from and is told it was at the Pioneer House Stine's Corner. The old reliable House promises better fit, goods, and lower prices than any other West retailer.
A brief notice advertises suitable lodging options for day boarders at a corner near Clay and Van Buren streets. It emphasizes convenient access and quiet rooms for daily use.
If you want brick for a cistern well or any kind of work the Freeport Brick Co guarantees to suit you and if not as represented it is no sale and no pay. Leave orders with Chase Good hue or at yard corner Wissler street and Galena Avenue.
The sale of 50,000 bottles in the Northwest over the past year shows fewer than fifty returns under a guarantee to refund if it fails to cure. Physicians note surprising results for colds and throat issues. the remedy is pleasant tasting and marketed for children.
Opening this week the cheapest lot of chinchilla and plain beavers for cloaks ever shown in Freeport. Also new Stripe Repellant lants in very desirable styles at Stevens.
Mrs. Almyra Brown offers Hyacinths Polyanthus Narcissus and Crocus bulbs for winter blooming at her Carroll Street home.
We invite you to see for yourselves the largest best selected stock of clothing cloths cassimeres and furnishing goods ever offered in this market at the old Pioneer Clothing House at Stine's Corner.
All kinds of sewing machines repaired and machine needles and oils for sale by A Dahl in J F Dittmanns gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.
A new perfume named American Cologne described as delicate sweet and lasting. Available for sale by Swarts and Stocking at 2854w.
Stevens offers blankets flannels and woolens at unprecedented low prices with large stock on hand for immediate sale. Domestic items include heavy blankets and assorted woolen goods advertised as cheaper than ever before.
Drilled into a promotional notice announcing a centennial year sale of domestics by W A Stevens with claims of unusually low prices not seen in sixteen years, urging customers to buy while prices hold.
Weber's Metropolitan Corset is advertised as best fitting durable and comfortable. It features a whaleboned yet whole back design with hips left open for lacing if desired. Call and see them before buying any other.
A prominent merchant in this place gained fifteen pounds in two months after using six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The ad claims the remedy treats liver and stomach ills, including dyspepsia and jaundice, and offers a $500 reward for any case it cannot cure. N. A. Draper and Swarts & Stocking supply it.
Just opened features 4 000 yards of choice remnants prints of best quality to be sold cheap. Also another lot of good styles in regular goods available at Stevens.
Public rental notice for the Martin homestead at the head of Galena Street. Inquiries directed to John A. Martin for details and arrangements.
A short notice advertises limited applications of a product named Phosphorene Destroyer. It promises to effectively exterminate rats mice ants and roaches with few uses, typical of a 19th or early 20th century local newspaper pest control ad.
Cold winds and rain often bring coughs and hoarseness so Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup is recommended for home use and is available at all druggists.
Mothers can secure health for their children and rest for themselves by Castoria, a harmless substitute for Castor Oil. Pleasant as honey, it treats wind, sour stomach, worms, and constipation for young or old. It is certain, speedy, and cheap.
The store advertises the latest novelties in collars and neckties at Stine's Pioneer Clothing House. Also promotes fresh Mackerel from Gloucester via Burrell Bros, claimed to be unmatched in the market.
The oldest, cheapest, best school in the Northwest proclaims enlarged facilities and new apparatus. During the winter term President Edwards lectures on History, President Bateman on English Literature, Prof. Winchell on Geology. Recitation rooms on the ground floor. total expenses for 13 weeks including board quoted at 846. Circulars from Principal N C DouGuenry.
Read the new advertisement announcing price reductions across Swarts and Stocking drug lines with bottom figures. They claim to be headquarters for paints and machine oil and vows never to be undersold. Store located opposite the courthouse.
The Freeport Brick Co. advertises an excellent quality brick suitable for all uses with free delivery to all city areas. Orders may be left with Chas. F. Goodhue or at the yard located at the corner of Wissler Street and Galena Avenue.
A local retailer advertises bargains on shirts and drawers for both ladies and gents. The sale highlights affordable everyday wear and household basics at Stevens.
The Tobacco House of Jacob Krohn in this city stands as one of the Northwest’s oldest and most prosperous establishments. It is a popular cigar resort with favorites such as Krohn's Own and the Havana filled Sabrina.
The proprietors of Dr Morris syrup of tar Wild Cherry and Horehound introduced it here years ago. It is reliable and popular for coughs colds croup bronchitis asthma incipient consumption and whooping cough. Safe without opium trial size 10 cts large 50 cts or one dollar. Sold by Emmert and Burrell agents for Parkers pleasant worm syrup priced 2% cts.
The rooms are open to subscribers and the public on Wednesday evenings from 7 30 to 9 30 and on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 6 o'clock Librarian GEO M SHEETZ prescribes the hours for access and use of library facilities
Joseph Rhodes the popular butcher resumes business at his old stand 89 Stephenson Street after a short vacancy. He claims the shop is now the best in the city with superior meats and quality, inviting old friends to visit his fine shop.
Advertisement seeks music scholars through a capable teacher offering 88 for 20 lessons. Mail inquiries to P.O. Box 790 for details and enrollment.
Cheap John John R. Wagner agent opposite the Brewster House promotes the lowest prices and best goods. Known as a longtime local grocer, he boasts the largest stock in the city and urges customers to call at his store to be convinced.
Public warned that most bitters harm the stomach and should avoid them. Only Roback's Stomach Bitters are recommended, taken before or after meals to aid digestion and tone the stomach. Consumers urged to complete a full dose of Roback's Sugar Coated Blood Pills to cleanse the stomach and bowels before using Blood Purifier or Bitters.
The statement accuses Guiteau of leaving the task of supporting professional dignity by charging exorbitant prices for minor services and plans to sell Axel Grease Machine Oil Patent Medicines and all other goods at prices designed to defy competition.
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