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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1878
Page
5
Advertisements promote discounted papers and magazines at fixed prices, warn against underselling, and list deals on flour, hats, drugs, and wax work. Local merchants Seeley Read Burrrell and J. Diff advertise, alongside a teachers institute notice in Dakota with details on sessions and lectures.
An old advertisement highlights Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as immunity against malaria and digestive tonics, Dr. King’s California Golden Compound for dyspepsia and general debility, and King’s Vegetable Ambrosia for hereditary baldness. It also notes fresh oysters from J. D. Diffenbaugh for sale.
A well known Wilson NC citizen recounts his wife suffering dry tetter causing dandruff and gray hair. After using London Hair Color Restorer the tetter is cured and hair restored. He sent $8 for a dozen bottles by express and notes 75 cents per bottle. Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia sole proprietors. Sold in Freeport by Swarts Stocking opposite Court House.
A newspaper clipping lists multiple merchants promoting diverse goods. J. D. Diffenbaugh advertises fruits and 11,000 square feet of floor stock with reduced prices on furniture for 60 days. D. Kuehner touts new German accordions and instruments at low prices. Rose & Co. pushes spring flour varieties and meal. Burrell Bros. notes Finest Green Rio Coffee at 20 cents a pound.
Consumers advocate Shilohs remedies for coughs consumption and dyspepsia at Emmert and Burrell store. Advertisements promise cures or refunds with Shilohs System Vitalizer and Porous Plaster. Testimonial letter from Freeport Illinois praises Hing’s Vegetable Ambrosia after ten years of use.
An 19th century ad shows Joseph W. Christ praising Swayne's All-healing Ointment for piles with claims of a perfect cure. The notice promotes Dr Swayne and Son mail orders, and lists 25 cent Amica Salve by J D Diffenbaugh with a money back guarantee through Emmert & Burrell.
The half room now occupied by H. McPhillips the second floor room once used as Farmers Insurance office and the room formerly occupied by Dr. Burrell are available for rent. Apply to T. Witcoxon.
An old advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a cure for coughs colds throat chest and lung disorders. It notes the founder’s credentials at the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Dispensary. Trial bottle price is 25 cents with large bottle at 1 00 and six bottles at 65 cents each. Prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia and sold by leading druggists.
The CenTAUR liniments come in two types the wurve for humans and the yellow for animals. Testimonials wrap each bottle and can be obtained from any druggist or by mail from the CenTAUR Company at 46 Dey Street New York City.
Advertisements urge readers to buy Green's August Flower for liver and dyspepsia with promises of quick relief. Prominent claims tout Edison’s inventions and patent wealth. The page also markets self raising flour and pension information service, naming Swarts Stocking and Cronkyite as sellers and providers.
An advertisement page touts Dr Fenner's Golden Relief for bloody flux and other ailments, plus Hog Powder by Swarts & Stooxkine, Poyer and Ague Cured pills, and Swayne's Medicines. It promotes mail orders, varying prices, and local sellers like Emmert & Burrell and Swarts & Stock. Ends with Freeport druggists selling Swayne products.
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