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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1876
Page
5
Rates for newspaper advertising with per line charges. Subscriptions noted at $2.00 per year in advance. The notice outlines first insertion costs, subsequent insertions, and discounts, with specific rates for column reading notices and business cards. The document lists various price points and conditions for different ad formats and durations.
A 19th century Wide Awake pamphlet criticizes Cronkrite as a chronic office-seeker and partisan who backed Breckenridge in 1860. It urges Stephenson County Republicans to split their vote to avoid aiding Cronkrite and to prevent the defeat of Taggart, noting the upcoming Senate election and the impact on Logan and other leaders.
The proclamation orders suppression of rifle clubs tied to intimidations in South Carolina. Democratic push to enforce suffrage rights prompts Confederate press outrage. The piece notes Gov Chamberlain's plea for federal aid, the Democratic resolution supporting punishment for violent acts, and sharp partisan criticism from New York Sun World and other papers.
The record quotes a statement noting the Civil War era turmoil when the state faced Confederate influence and groups using force, fraud, terror, and intimidation to obstruct the right to vote. The passage emphasizes the era’s suppression of civil rights and the extreme tactics used to deny suffrage.
General Conference at Chicago lists Freeport and Rockford Districts with presiding elders W N Trepazs and N L Martin. Notable appointments include Freeport First Church and numerous pastors serving communities like Galena, Lena, Durand, Pecatonica, Forreston, Lanark, Orangeville, Savanna, and Rockford First Church among others. Rockford District covers Rockford First Church and towns such as Belvidere, Harvard, Woodstock, Elgin, Marengo, and Harlem with several vacancies noted.
Swarts & Stocking sell American Cologne a delicate lasting perfume for ladies and gentlemen. Burrell's advertises new Pickles season of 76 and Domestics stock at prices never seen in 16 years. W. A. Stevens promotes Centennial year low prices on full stock of domestics.
FOR RENT. A comfortable Brick Dwelling, containing seven rooms, within ten minutes walk of the Post office. Inquire at Journal Office. Bargains in Shirts and Drawers, both Ladies and Gents, at STEVENS. Just opened, 4,000 yards Choice Remnants Prints, of best quality, which will be sold cheap, also another lot of good styles in regular goods, at STEVENS.
A brief notice describes suitable lodging options for day boarders located at the corner of City and Van Buren streets. The entry highlights convenient access and basic amenities for residents needing daytime housing.
Opening this week WM Walton advertises the largest line of silk handkerchiefs at 104 Stephenson St. Also promoted are chivehilla and plain beavers for cloaks and new stripe repellents. A disparate quoted item notes political banter by Jere Pattison about Hayes and Tilden, and a playful exchange about dressing for dinner referencing Saratoga.
Walton announces the finest display of fancy dry goods ever shown in the city and invites the public to come view the collection.
The Martin homestead at the head of Galena street invites inquiries to Joan A. Martin. Stevens offers blankets flannels and woolens cheaper than ever known on hand and for sale. Burrell Bros announce a fresh lot of San Diego Honey just opened.
Twenty years ago Doctor Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Mass developed a mild pleasant castor oil substitute named Castoria. He focused on palatable honeyed cathartic with preserved laxative properties and has used it in practice with success, especially for children. Demand grew so high that plans were made to offer Castoria to the general public.
The undersigned offers a fine lot of Hyacinths Polyanthus Narcissus and Crocus Bulbs suited for winter bloom at her Carroll street home Mrs ALMIRA Brown.
Broad's bookstore advertises a wide selection of writing papers and envelopes. It promotes quality stationery for personal and professional use with emphasis on value and variety in stock.
A broad notice lists a large stock of ladies and children's underwear hosiery fringes ties and woolen goods at MR J BENSONS. Also promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for children and RoBACKS tonic bitters and blood pills with cautions about other tonics. Mentions a 1876 date and Freeport NL correspondence.
A speaker boasts of a sharp suit bought at the Pioneer House located at Stine's Corner. The ad claims the old reliable shop offers better fit, better goods, and lower prices than any other in the West.
Broads announces full stock of wallpaper available for immediate purchase at low prices. Choose from the best papers offered, with emphasis on value and variety for room decorations.
If you want brick for 4 cistern or any work, the Freeport Brick Co guarantees satisfaction. If not as represented, it is no sale and no pay. Leave orders with Chase Good hue or at yard corner Wissler street and Galena Avenue.
All kinds of sewing machines repaired and machine needles and oils sold by A. Dahl at J. F. Dittmann's gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House. Weber's Metropolitan Corset by Krinbil Rotzler & Co. touted as best fitting and durable, whaleboned yet whole in the back and open in the hips to be laced if preferred. Call to compare before buying.
Persons seeking work are advised to leave their names with the Tem perance Reading Rooms. Employers may locate them there. Also advertised is Broad's Ink Stand offering durable ink by simply adding water, a noted convenience.
Gold papers wallpaper valued at 1.00 to 1.50 per roll are advertised for sale at Broad's offered at 50 cents and 75 cents per roll.
An old advertisement claims Boschee's German Syrup cures coughs colds throat and lung diseases with a sample bottle available for 10 cents and the full size for 75 cents. It states the product was recently introduced from Germany and promises relief in three doses, sold by Swartz & Stocking.
Mothers can secure health for their children and rest for themselves by the use of Castoria, a perfect substitute for Castor Oil. It is absolutely harmless, and is as pleasant to take as honey. For Wind Colic, Sour Stomach, Worms or Constipation, for young or old, there is nothing in existence like it. It is certain, it is speedy, it is cheap.
Broad's offers a standout range of blank books described as the best and cheapest seen yet. The note highlights quality and value, urging readers to compare Broad's stock and prices for blank notebooks.
Stines Pioneer Clothing House offers the latest collars and neckties. Shoppers can browse a selection of fashionable accessories featured at the local store.
Direct from Gloucester Burrell Bros brings in mackerel that are said to be unlike any seen in this market. Fresh catch described as exceptionally valuable, with buyers urged to act quickly to secure this rare lot.
Jonathan Boyer, Esq. at the Carpet Factory on Stephenson street opposite the Pennsylvania House offers pets and oil cloths of all kinds spreads coverlets and blankets. He also acts as agent for cloths flannels blankets yarns manufactured at the Home Woolen Mills.
A brick house to rent is available at the corner of Clay and Adams streets. Apply at City Bakery for details or to arrange viewing.
A craftsman who understands art offers custom picture frames at Broads. Customers are invited to place orders directly for tailored framing services and guidance on material and design choices.
An old North western school advertises Rock River Seminary in Illinois and Montana Mor Ris, touting the oldest, cheapest, best facilities with enlarged spaces and new apparatus. Winter term lectures by President Edwards on history, Bateman on English literature, Winchell on geology. Total expenses for 13 weeks are 46 dollars including board.
The Tobacco House of Jacob Krohn in this city stands as an old and prosperous establishment in the Northwest. It remains a popular resort for lovers of fine cigars with Krohn’s Own and the Sabrina Tavanna blends among favorites.
Swarts and Stocking advertise drastic price cuts across all drug lines with bottom figures guaranteed. They market as headquarters for paints and machine oil and claim never to be undersold. Their store sits opposite the court house.
A buyer asserts wallpaper is at least twenty five percent better than any other make in the market, signaling a confident product claim from Broad.
The advertisement recommends W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank for groceries. It cites tested teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and other goods as pure and good. It promises the lowest prices and door delivery appealing to customers.
A local prominent merchant reportedly gained fifteen pounds in two months after using six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The ad claims the remedy treats stomach liver derangements and a range of ailments from headaches to jaundice, promising $500 reward for any case not cured. N. A. Draper and Swarts & Stocking sell the product.
Broad's offers an elegant gold bossed cloth window shade at 1.50 per pair. Limited stock and colors may vary.
We invite you to see for yourselves. The largest and best selected stock of clothing, cloths, cassimeres and furnishing goods ever offered in this market is now at the old Pioneer Clothing House at Stine's Corner.
The Broad's fair has opened offering free admission to inspect his new stock of wallpaper for the fall trade. This introductory viewing emphasizes the season's trends and invites customers to preview designs and finishes suitable for autumn needs.
An advert touts Sale's Cough Cordial sold in the northwest last year with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. Fewer than fifty bottles were returned, less than one in a thousand, suggesting strong efficacy. Dr Draper authorizes a cure or refund after using half a bottle. The remedy is described as pleasant tasting and suitable for children.
The Freeport Brick Co provides an excellent quality brick suitable for all purposes with free delivery to all parts of the city. Orders may be left with Chas Goodhue or at the yard on Wissler street and Galena Avenue.
The article notes Guiteau intends to charge exorbitant prices for Axel Grease, machine oil, patent medicines, and other goods, aiming to undercut rivals and support the dignity of the profession by pricing those services steeply.
The Rooms of the Young Men's Library Association are open to subscribers and to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7 30 to 9 o'clock and on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 6 o'clock. GEO M Sibley Librarian.
Joseph Rhodes the popular butcher has resumed business at his old stand 89 Stephenson Street after a brief vacancy. He advertises a top quality shop and invites his old friends to call, noting continued leadership in meat quality.
An old advertisement asserts Centaur Liniments cure a wide range of human and animal ailments. It states White Liniment serves the human family and Yellow Liniment is for horses and animals, claiming complete relief from pains sprains burns and bites.
Valid advertising note offering music lessons at $8 for 20 lessons. Address given as P O Box 790.
Cheap John John R. Wagner, agent, opposite the Brewster House, advertises the lowest prices and the best goods. He is a long established grocer in the city with a large stock offered at astonishingly low prices, urging customers to visit and be convinced.
A clipped ad fragment touts PyTOSPHORENE DesTroyver as effective against rats mice ants and roaches in a brief consumer notice.
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