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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1876
Page
5
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Gov. 'ello g cites sparse official returns and widespread intimidation by White League in several parishes. He disputes Democratic claims, cites parish by parish voting patterns, and asserts Republicans gained in Iberia, St Martin, Ascension, Rapides, Caddo, Webster, Lafourche, and others, while a majority remains contested and dependent on pending results.
A father notices his son socializing with rude peers. He shelters six ripe apples beside one rotten one to teach a lesson that bad company spoils good. After eight days the apples decay all together, proving the warning. Robert recalls the moral and avoids wicked peers.
A rural woman in a black bombazine dress and bonnet exclaims in Norristown about Belgium lace, shouting that five hundred dollars for a handkerchief is excessive and a single blow could ruin it all.
The Place to Buy urges shoppers to choose W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank for tested teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all groceries at the lowest prices with delivery to the door.
Our place of business has suffered destruction and large financial loss. We intend to rebuild immediately and ask all patrons who owe us money to call at once and settle accounts. Haas & Co.
Promotion for Dr Morris syrup claiming universal success against severe colds and respiratory issues without opium or constipation. Notes trial size 100 cents, large 50 cents and one dollar. Sold by Emmert and Burrel with Prof Parker's Worm Syrup at 25 cents.
A comfortable seven room brick dwelling for rent within ten minutes walk of the Post office. Inquire at Journal Office. Also violins and accordions for sale cheap at 106 Stephenson Street, John Hea.
A bedding bundle including a feather-bed pillows a looking-glass and other articles was found between Hettinger's Brewery and Freeport. The finder is asked to leave them at the JOURNAL Office for a suitable reward.
Old physician Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Massachusetts promotes Castoria a palatable castor oil remedy with laxative properties for children and general use. Centaur Liniments claim cures for flesh bone and muscle ailments while White and Yellow Liniments target horses and animals with spavin gall and lameness.
A. Dahl offers repair services for all sewing machines and sells machine needles oils. Location is J. F. Dittmann's gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.
A historical notice claims August Flower as a universal cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It touts widespread use, endorsements from sufferers, and availability through Druggists nationwide at 76 cents per bottle with sample bottles for 10 cents.
A period advertisement attacks profiteering in the Guiteau firm selling Axel Grease Machine Oil and patent medicines at lofty prices to deter competition. It likens national corruption to a cough and promotes Swarts & Stocking as discount druggists opposite the Court House with motto Never to be undersold.
The notice directs readers to inquire of John A. Martin regarding the Martin homestead at the head of Galena Street. It provides a precise location and a named contact for further information.
AH the latest novelties in collars and realities can be had at Stine's Pioneer Clothing House with a display of current fashions and fabrics for customers seeking fresh style options.
Mrs C C Wilson returns with a large stock of carefully selected New Goods in the season's new styles and novelties.
We invite shoppers to visit the old Pioneer Clothing House at Stine's Corner to view the largest and best selected stock of clothing cloths cassimeres and furnishing goods ever offered in this market.
Property listing for a house on Lincoln Avenue offered by H. H. Ypp. Terms described as easy with contact 2132-tf.
A soft gray woolen shawl is missing. The finder is asked to return it to Dr. N. N. Draper’s drug store located at 84 Stephenson Street.
WIPERE offers three bushel barrels at 2.25 to 2.50 per barrel. J D Diffenbaugh & Son conduct for Taylor & Farley Estey Western Cottage and Standard Organs, Hazleton and Mathushek pianos sold at John Iea's Music Store 106 Stephenson St.
A speaker praises the Pioneer House at Stine's Corner for quality goods and low prices, claiming it offers better fits and bargains than any other shop in the West.
A prominent merchant reports gaining fifteen pounds in two months after using six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The ad touts liver and stomach health, lists ailments like dyspepsia, jaundice, and rheumatism, and promises a 500 reward for any case not cured. It notes the product is vegetable and carried by N. A. Draper and Swarts & Stocking.
If you want brick for a cistern or any 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.
A large stock of dry goods arrived this week at Krinbill Rotzler Co. offering bottom prices. The firm promotes bargains across their merchandise and invites customers to visit their store to view the selection and prices.
Dry Goods and Clothing prices fall to historic lows with new stock including Muslin at 50 cents yard and cloaks from 3.60, shawls from 2.00, blankets 2.50, cloaking 1.95. Rail balance adds 10 000 dollars worth of goods, including Beaver and Ready Made Clothing. Walton Blue Front 104 Stephenson St.
Burrell Bros offer three bushel barrels of choice varieties at $2.60 per barrel. Every barrel guaranteed strictly choice.
To C C Wilson Freeport Ill Dear Sir Yesterday we were awarded the Highest Centennial Premium for best Sewing Machines at Philadelphia The Wowkr Mariine Co By FRANK The Freeport Brick Co guarantee their brick all hard and suitable for all classes of work or no sale
Persons seeking work are urged to leave their names with the Tem perance Reading Rooms staff so employers can locate them efficiently. The notice directs both job seekers and potential employers to use the room as a contact point.
An advert claims 50 000 bottles sold in the Northwest in the past year with under fifty returns under a refund guarantee. It asserts strong cure results for colds and coughs and notes physicians’ approval. N A Draper is authorized to warrant a cure or refund after half a bottle and praises the cordial as pleasant for children.
The Tobacco Trouse or Jacob Krohn, a long standing and prosperous Northwest establishment, is a popular cigar lounge famed for Krolin's Own and the Sabrina Tavanna blends. a favored resort for tobacco lovers.
Mothers can secure health for their children and rest for themselves by the use of Castoria a perfect substitute for Castor Oil. It is absolutely harmless and pleasant to take. For wind colic sour stomach worms or constipation for young or old there is nothing like it. It is certain speedy cheap.
A local ad notes Dr Morris Syrup of Tar Wild Cherry and Horehound proven reliable for coughs colds croup bronchitis asthma and incipient consumption. Safe without opium or dangerous drugs and offered in trial 10 cts large 50 cts and 1 dollar by Emmert and Burrell with agents for Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup at 25 cts.
All kinds of used sewing machines offered at less than half the price of new models. Machines are rebuilt and warranted to work or money back. Seller: John Sea at 106 Stephenson Street.
The Rooms of the Young Men's Library Association are open to subscribers and the public on Wednesday evenings from 7 30 to 9 o clock and on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 6 o'clock.
Joseph Rhodes, the popular butcher, has resumed business at his old stand on Stephenson Street after a temporary relocation. He promotes a top quality shop and invites old friends to visit his refined establishment.
Wanrren offers music lessons priced at 8 dollars for 20 lessons. Address P O Box 790 for details.
John Wagner an established grocer with the largest city stock invites customers to his Brewster Trouse location to take advantage of remarkably low prices and quality goods. He urges shoppers to visit and be convinced of the offers.
Nock River Seminary Mt Mor Ris Oale Co advertises enlarged facilities and new apparatus. Winter term lectures by President Rewards on English Literature and Prof Winchell on General Recitation. Ground floor lectures and total 13 week board and tuition $46. Circulars from N C Dougherty, Principal.
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