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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1879
Page
5
Photographs for sale at one dollar per dozen offered by McHenry's Gallery located at No 105 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois. The item notes a price per dozen and the shop name and address for potential buyers.
Classified notice seeking 25 coopers for steady work making Basswood syrup barrels. Applicants instructed to apply to S. Laprise at 384 W. Madison St. Chicago.
Advertises Fellows' Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites as the most reliable remedy for consumption and a specific treatment for bronchitis and asthma, presenting a bold medical claim likely aimed at sufferers seeking relief.
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as the perfect remedy for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It claims the liver governs health, digestion, heart and brain actions, and promises sample bottles at 10 cents. Sold by Swarts & Stocking with three doses proving effectiveness.
Thousands of ladies express delight at finding delicate fresh flowery fragrance in Dr Price s Unique Perfumes Pet Rose Alista Bouquet Evening Violet and other odors. Ladies and others of taste appreciate the sweetness of Dr Price s Perfumes.
A claimed cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache marketed with an ingenious nasal injector included at no extra charge. Each bottle priced at 50 cents and sold by Emmert & Burrell.
The advertisement warns mothers of the risks of coughs and croup leading to consumption and promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure with guaranteed cure, priced 10, 50, and 1.00 dollars. It also markets Shilohs Porous Plaster for lame back or chest at 25 cents, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
J G Starkey of Iowa City testifies after years of liver trouble and various remedies that Shi loh's Vitalizer cured him completely. He calls it the best remedy he has known and notes it is sold by Emmert & Burrell.
A testimonial from a 72 year old man claims kidney trouble and blood weakness left him dull and inactive for years. After using Hop Bitters he says he is as active as a 30 year old, noting improved blood and kidney function and urging others to try it. Father, 26-3W.
Advert says thousands ruined by liver and kidney issues find relief with Kidney-Wort which acts on both organs simultaneously. It promises rapid cure and urges immediate use for lame backs and disordered kidneys.
An advertisement or claim promotes Kidney-Wort as the safest and best remedy for kidney and liver diseases, piles, and constipation, asserting broad healing power across these conditions.
Advertisement for boots and shoes at Staver and Snyder in Freeport. Any person with ready money can buy a pair, no matter how small the amount. Sign of the Big Red Boot.
A description of James Ross patent gold watch cases that reduce gold usage by sandwiching two plates of solid gold around a nickel composition core. The process yields strong, engravable cases using one-third to one-half the typical cost, with cases carrying a special warrant. For sale by jewelers with illustrated catalogue.
Stop that Cough. If you suffer with a Cough Cold Asthma Bronchitis Hay Fever Consumption loss of voice tickling in the throat or any throat or lung affection use Dr Kina's New Discovery. Over one million bottles used in the last year with satisfaction. Trial bottle ten cents or regular size one dollar at Emmert Burrell's Freeport.
A careful comparison shows Dr Price's Special Flavor Extracts superior for strength and delicacy. Other flavorings emit a turpentine taste and odor, while Dr Price's remains as natural as the fruits they are made from.
An advertised salve promises cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum chapped hands chilblains corns and various eruptions. It guarantees full satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box from Emmert and Burrell located at 35 ÉM.
The message notes Tirksen's Bus offering rides to all parts of the city for a nickel with orders taken at Fifield's Jewelry Store located at 25tf.
The advertisement touts doughnuts made with Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as the nicest and richest ever, suggesting directions on the can and pairing them with coffee and a light Cream Baking Powder biscuit for a delightful surprise to the uninitiated.
A 1870 household tip extols Gilt-Edge Butter Maker to speed churning and improve butter color. Letters claim quicker results, higher butter yield, and better color, with endorsements from dairy users and mentions of Wells Richardson perfected color. References include Nova Post Office Ashland Co Ohio and Elyria correspondence.
Hosiery inventory claimed superior in market standings with Mrs J Benson cited as a key figure in the remark. The fragment notes quality and competitive edge without further details.
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