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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1873
Page
5
Numerous ads announce cheap mixes of fancy goods and toys at G M Clayton and J D Diffenbaugh. Proclamations promise panic prices on toys, can goods, spices, and holiday stock, with merchants touting new stock arrival and room for winter sales.
Freeport shoppers are guided to the corner opposite Brewster House for the finest teas and coffees. The town also notes Swarts & Stocking's as the best source for paints, oils, and drugs opposite the Court House.
Rhodes & Bro offer a clean, convenient meat market with choice steaks roasts chops fresh fish and game in season. They are agents for the American Meat and Vegetable Chopper and invite inquiries. Also advertise fancy goods toys wood and a wood yard delivery via J N Phillips at Grand Central Restaurant opposite Brewster House and Eastern Shell-barks at the corner opposite Brewster House.
Advertises Sechrist Crain for first class suits at low prices. Mentions Grand Central delicacies with fresh oysters and promotes J. D. Diffenbaugh’s at No 8 Fry's Block for oysters and low prices.
G. M. Clayton promotes winter apples and cider at a stock sale opposite Brewster House. He cautions against buying a boy's sled from any single seller until seeing his large, affordable stock and prices designed to suit all present to give to their sons or others.
To the Public I announce that my current stock comprises the best makes and grades available. I have no worthless items and every article is marked down to its present market value, reflecting fair pricing for customers. Wu, Warr.
A local store offers a large assortment of boys sleds at low prices. J. D. Diffenbaugh advertises a wide selection appealing to shoppers seeking affordable winter gear.
Freeport carpet and coverlet works plans December operation to produce 20000 yards of carpet and 5000 bed spreads annually. Herrick’s undercuts rivals with best goods at low prices delivered to doors. Kenosha Butter Crackers sold by J D Diffenbaugh. Minoak Coal praised for clean burn. Barrels of sweet potatoes and cranberries offered.
A collage of trade notices and political tirades includes Corner opposite Brewster House touting a large wholesale stock of candies nuts and canned goods. Also prominent are assertions urging restitution from Spain over the Virginius affair and local grocers Shaffer Crayton and Crayton advertising low prices and broad inventories.
Repellants priced at 90 cents each, a big bargain, advertised at Stevens'. Fancy Goods, Toys, and more are offered at cost. Current policy: all sales cash on delivery. Tailoring orders are O. O. D. with returns at Stevens' expense if misfit. Wa. Watton.
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