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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1878
Page
5
Local ads showcase ladies dress stock and hosiery clearance by Mrs J Benson, with 70 percent discounts on books papers and novelties. Promotions include Crown Jewel fancy work classes, real laces, a Rock River University notice, and health remedies from Hop Bitters to King’s Vegetable Ambrosia, with merchants Emmert & Burrell and Swarts & Steel mentioned.
Cure that cough with Shilohs Consumption Cure says it clears Consumption and relieves coughs bronchitis and other throat and lung diseases. Two doses will relieve croup in children and the remedy is backed by a money back guarantee with prices 10 40 and 1 per bottle. Emmert Burrell Wells Persian Perfume used as an ad fragment.
It seems impossible that a remedy made from common plants like hops buchu mandrake and dandelion should work marvels yet many have testified to cures from Hop Bitters across all social strata including pastors doctors lawyers and editors. See other column.
A letter from C C Best endorses King s Vegetable Ambrosia after ten years use and praise for its satisfaction in Northern Illinois. Also promotes Parker s Hair Balsam claiming hair growth, gray removal, and scalp healing, with Swarts & Stocking as the local vendor.
For any music lover in Freeport, Forpb Hose & Co. announces a rare sale of German accordions violins guitars and Padua strings at unusually low prices. This stock includes violins, guitars, and genuine Padua strings offering broad selection for players and collectors.
Advertisements tout Swayne's All-healing Ointment as a cure for itch, piles, and various skin diseases with testimonials from Joseph W. Christ and others. Also promotes Dr Swayne's medicines, and lists outlets in Philadelphia and Freeport. Includes related product pitches and local notices from 1878.
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