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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1874
Page
5
For sale a carom billiard table in good condition. Sold on reasonable terms. Inquiries to Houranp & Bro at 100 Stephenson Street.
Advertises Dauntless base burner for sale by F Bartlett at 75 and 77 Stephenson Street McHenry with claims of superior photographs ambrotypes tin types at Union Gallery near Elson’s Jewelry. Promises superior gallery inducements and recommends the photographer. Also notes Clayton's rush for wallpaper and window shades in the city.
Mrs. C. C. Wilson of 114 Stephenson Street advertises new millinery and fancy goods in Freeport. The inventory includes hats, Bonnets, feathers, flowers, laces, ties, collars, cuffs, Zephyrs, German town wool, cardboards, patterns, Worsted embroideries, knit goods, laces, corsets, hosiery, kids gloves, hair goods, and sewing supplies. Also highlights the new VIGOR hair product from Dr Ayvier’s laboratory and calls for canvassers.
In Freeport readers are urged to visit Robey and Hutchison at Munn's marble front for a complete grocery and provision line. The ad touts best goods and low prices with delivery to your door and invites verification of quality and service.
All kinds of Sewing and Knitting done to order at the Wheeler and Wilson office. Machines for rent and sale on favorable terms. Repairs on short notice with satisfaction guaranteed. Latest shirt styles made to order. Office over Knowlton and Sons Bank Freeport Illinois Westernina Agent.
O G Sanborn will transfer his book and news business to A W Ford’s former shop at 108 Stephenson street around October 10. The store will offer blank books memoranda stationery school texts legal blanks albums pocket books fancy ink stands stereoscopes views games croquet sets gold pens and a full line of newspapers periodicals and magazines mailed nationwide at low prices.
A brief classified notice for M. Clayton selling a wall paper trimming machine. The ad promises daylong operation hours and free paper trimming service as part of the offering. It emphasizes low or no cost to obtain paper trimming, urging readers to inquire locally.
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