Local Bargains and Notices Across Brewster Street
Ads for J. C. D. Diffenbaugh showing groceries and cheap flour, Burrell Bros selling oranges lemons figs and maple sugar, and King’s Ambrosia hair product. Stock sale of B M R R land offerings and annual stephenson County agricultural meeting notice. Furniture sale from D. Kuehner with large floor stock at reduced prices capped by local promotions and a notice from Wat. Trembor secretary.
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J.D. Diffenbaugi's
Stephenson County Agricultural
City Council
Teeport
Wat. Trembor
Shiloh's Vitalizer Offered Free If No Cure Found
Emmert & Burrell advertise Shiloh's Vitalizer promising free distribution if it cures nothing. They claim relief for dyspepsia liver complaint constipation sour stomach and general debility at 75 cents. Also offer Shiloh's Porous Plaster for lame back side or chest at 25 cents and promise cheaper coffee than rivals in northern Illinois.
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Shiloh
Emmert & Burrell
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Cure for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a universal remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and consumption when used timely. It claims to cleanse waste from blood build tissues fortify the system aid digestion enrich blood and renew energy, with Swarts & Stocking as sole agents offering a dollar bottle and 15 cent samples.
Green's August Flower Promises Liver Cure
An advertisement claims the liver governs health and digestion and promotes Green's August Flower as unequalled for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It promises quick proof with three doses and lists Swarts & Stocking as sellers in Western towns.
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Swarts & Stocking
A Wonderful Discovery Dr King's California Golden Compound
A promotional note states Dr King s California Golden Compound cures dyspepsia constipation sick headache upset stomach jaundice liver complaint biliousness and general debility without cost via a free trial bottle from Emmert and Burrell in Freeport Illinois.
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Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
IIL
Smoke the American Popular 5 Cent Cigar at J. D. Diffenbaughs
An advertisement invites readers to smoke the American Popular 5 cent cigar sold at J. D. Diffenbaugh’s store offering a low price and local shopping option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Diffenbaugh’s
Gorin Wins State Treasurer Race with 1271 Votes
At the recent election Gorin the Prohibition candidate for State Treasurer received 1271 votes.
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Gorin
Prohibition
Edison’s Patents Noted as Genius Inventions Record
Edison has made a fortune from his inventions and filed nearly two hundred patents. Inventors entitled to patents or soldiers of the War of 1812 or widows and all pensioners should send for information to Presoner & Green, Attorneys, 507 Seventh Street, Washington, D.C.
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Edison
Presoner & Green, Attorneys
7Th Streets
Washington, D.C
Why will men smoke common tobacco when they can buy Marburg Bros
A reader notes the appeal of Marburg Bros Seal of North Carolina tobacco, questioning why men choose cheaper brands when a premium option offers the same price. The line hints at competition and consumer choice in tobacco products.
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Marburg Bros
Seal of
North Carolina
Price's Cream Baking Powder Maintains Purest Quality
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder stands unshaken as the purest and most reliable baking powder. It claims superior results in all tests and asserts no rival can match its standard in the market.
Swayne's All-Healing Ointment Cited As Cure For Piles
Philadelphia boot and shoe firm Roedel & Christ touts Swayne's All-Healing Ointment for piles and skin diseases. An endorsement from Joseph W. Christ urges readers to buy from Dr Swayne's Medicines, with distribution notes in Philadelphia and Freaport.
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Swayne
Joseph W. Christ
Roedel & Christ
Boot and Shoe House
North Second _ street
Philadelphia
Freaport
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
Look at Our Prices Ad коп
This classified style notice lists prices for dried fruits tea and syrup and claims pricing is available across tea companies with a promise to duplicate samples at a 20 to 50 percent saving. Burrell Bros offers contact details and a street address fragment.
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Japan
Burrell Bros
Rock River University Announces Fall Term for 1878
Dixon hosts the Fall Term opening on Monday September 6 1878 for Rock River University now led by a new vigorous faculty of University and Normal graduates. The improved building and grounds are nearly debt free and ready to advance normal and higher education for the people.
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Rock River University
Dixon
Hog Cholera Remedy Promoted by Swarts and Stookine
George Swarts and Stookine promote Hog Powder as a sure remedy for hog cholera and related diseases. The product is offered by Swarts & Stookine, sole proprietors, based in Freeport Illinois.
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George Swarts
Swarts & Stookine
Freeport
Ill
Bncklen's Arnica Salve advertised for all skin ailments
An advertisement asserts Bncklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum letter chapped hands chilbands corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and sells for 25 cents per box by Emmert & Burrell.
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Bncklen
Emmert & Burrell
Burrell Bros Flour Guarantee Promises White Bread Quality
The ad claims their flour, made from straight white winter wheat, guarantees whiter bread than any other brand in the market. It specifies the product is sold under the Burrell Bros brand name, asserting superior palatability and consistency.
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Burrell Bros
Centaur Liniments Offered For Humans And Animals
The Centaur Company advertises two liniments The winon 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 46 Dey Street New York City 22 Sly
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Centaur Company
Dey Street
New York City
Medicine Sellout Promises Hope with Hop Bitters Remedy
An alarmist note claims excessive doctoring and medicines harm children and women, urging trust in Hop Bitters made from Tops Buchu Mandrake Dandelion Xe as a simple, harmless cure. It asks if readers will be saved by them and directs to another column for details.
Elgin Corn and Cranberries Priced In Local Notice
A fragment from a grocery column lists Elgin corn and fresh cranberries priced per quart in a small-town market listing. The note includes a price of 20 cents per quart and a reference to a Chapman store.
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S. W. Chapaan
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Ce Pet
Pines
Black Ol
ST Gurnal Printing CO
Bs Farmer's Store
Freeport, Ils
S. V. Allen
Halowest
Baltinne By Express
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Selt Burrell Bros
Mert & Burrell
Nebraska
Pura
Farwell
M. R.R
Pecatonica
George’s Bank
Mackete Burreell Bros
E. M. Birdsall & Yan
D. Kuehner
Colby
S&s. V. Allen
George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Matchett & France
BouRson
Ilinois
Giles
WM. M. Giles
West Broadway
New York
Clothing House
Queautieur
J. SL
Brown
Bureau
Tee
Calhoun
Carro
Cass
Iil Champaign
Clinton
Coles Seeee
Cook Eoanee
Edwards
Effingham
Fayette Ave
Seenenner
Ford
Aoe
Franklin
Fulton
Gallatin
Gareene
Grundy
Hamilton Entbovess
Hancock
Henderson
Jackson
Jasper Seee
Jefferson
Jo Daviess
Bu Jodnbon
LaSalle
Livingston
Macon
Oy Marion
Marshall
Mason
Massa
McDonough
Wt McHenny
Ever
Lui
Od McLean
Menard
Mercer
Ennee
Monroe
Gio
Idl
Montgomery
Joi Peoria
Desteenes Lyjy
Pope Seccceces Sree
JBL
Pulaski
Puldain
Todd
Randolph
Richland
Ob Rock Island
Syed
Schuyler
Scott W
Shelby Luiz
Union
Warren
Whitealde
Webereres
Woodford
Freeport, Ill
Physicians
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
C. H. Little
NEW Firm
Stephenson Street
Winslow Township
Mt. Carroll Seminary
Sly
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