This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1880
Page
5
A fragmented newspaper item lists butter cheese and perishables alongside lumber goods including stock boards flooring joists and cedar posts with daily oyster arrivals. It also records a lost ladies pocket book with money and calling cards for Mrs L A Munn and a reward to return to the office.
The ad promises no forced purchases and easy exchanges if not satisfied. It claims clothing stands up to first-class judges and equals merchant tailoring in quality and appearance.
The ad lists comb honey pure Vermont maple syrup pure sugar syrups buckwheat flour and a large line of German and domestic stocking yarn at Burrell Bros and at Benson's The Gold Coin base burner is highlighted as an efficient, nickel finished stove with multiple nickel parts and fuel saving design Other notices request Timothy seed 800 bushels and offer high market payment and photo services at Allen's gallery plus a request for dry wood and a brick house listing on Tocust block south of Dr Cadwell’s.
A 19th century testimonial letter from J P A Trixeney of Dr Fenner’s remedies describes relief from weakness pains and dizziness after using Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic with Capitol Bitters. The notice touts Dr Fenner’s Cough Honey Golden Relief St Vitus Dance specific and lists Emmert and Burrell as sellers.
An old advertisement lists Dr Fenner's Golden Relief for neuralgia toothache and various pains with a sample bottle at 10c. Bucklen's Arnica Salve promises cure for cuts burns and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. E A Yontz & Co promote a No 3 Singer sewing machine with five year warranty and attachments on Exchange Street Freeport.
A collection of small advertisements offers Fenner’s Improved Cough Honey promising quick relief, Teas from 10 to 80 cents a pound, patent bound baskets, and coffee roasted fresh at 23 cents. Also listed are dance academy sessions at Armory Hall and Burrell Bros promoting Japan Tea Dist at 28 cents a pound with a money back guarantee.
The notice touts extra corn syrup at 45 cents a gallon from C O D Store, claiming unbeatable value and good quality on market shelves.
An old newspaper clipping promotes McHenry's Gallery offering card photographs at $1.00 a dozen in Freeport Illinois. It also advertises Presbrey Green attorneys in Washington DC with patent, land and pension practice and invites inquiries. J Potter, Purchasing Agent, offers school books with savings of 10 to 20 percent and a price list.
A persuasive 19th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments. It promises relief from coughs asthma bronchitis hoarseness and breathing difficulties and offers a 10 cent trial bottle or 1 regular bottle at Emmert and Burrells Drug Store in Freeport.
Call before buying fall and winter wear. Explan stock and price at Chas A McNamara Co 117 Stephenson St. Full line of Men's Fine Shoes. Also note greater stove assortment by Burkhard Scott. Wanted a good machinist at Novelty Iron Works Spring Street between Walnut and Galena Ave 13 1W Morgan Bros.
An old ad proclaims bargain prices on a wide range of woolen goods and winter wear while urging customers to compare prices on Burrell Bros patent flour stating cost parity with common brands and inviting sacks or barrels for purchase.
Advertisement notes ladies and children underwear at low prices at Mr J Benson store. Also seeks a boy between fifteen and seventeen for hauling duties. A gold locket is claimed by its owner at this office after proving property. Grocery savings advertised at A F Moore.
A Burrell Bros wholesale and retail grocer announces an expanded in stock and in transit assortment of American fruits and vegetables from Maine Maryland New York Michigan Illinois and California plus imported veg from France and England. They offer any quantity from a single can to a full case highlighting the largest stock and greatest variety.
Emma Shaible recalls how Campbell captured a lifelike portrait of her late husband. She had faced rejection from several artists before Campbell offered a solution using an older photo as reference. She praises the result as priceless and recommends his work to friends.
Found a pair of gold bowed spectacles owner may claim by proving ownership and paying charges. Call at this office for details. Proprietor J. B. Winger announces location opposite Germania Hall.
The Busy Range is described as an economizer of fuel with first class details and superior features. It is promoted by BURCHARD & SCOTT with brand names Garfeld and Arthur and is advertised for sale at Dan Marquaig near the Post Office. The Gold Coin is claimed to have no equal for convenience and cleanliness.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.