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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1881
Page
5
St Croix Wisconsin resident Henry Barron reports relief from piles after using Trask's Magnetic Ointment. He claims the product eased his symptoms and improved overall mood and energy, suggesting others try Dr Marshall's Bromide if needed.
A fragment from a Northwest grocery ad touts the largest fullest and best selection at the C. O. D. Grocery opposite the Brewster House. It mentions fresh peaches fresh blackberries fresh tomatoes and food tea with prices like 81.00 1.00 and 1.00 noting Keeton as a prominent.
Mrs. Theo Grove announces relocation of her dressmaking establishment to the Boston Dry Goods Store at 91 Stephenson Street. Miss Minnie Sutter joins the venture. cutting and fitting ladies garments and cloak making remain specialties.
A claim that Dr King’s New Discovery rapidly cures consumption and lung diseases including coughs bronchitis and asthma. It is praised by physicians clergy and the press and offered in trial bottles for ten cents or a full bottle for one dollar at Emmert and Burrell in Freeport.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as a sure cure for coughs and consumption warnings. It claims over a million bottles sold in the past year and notes it relieves croup and whooping cough. Emmert & Burell sell Shilohs Cure and Shilohs Porous Plaster for lame backs and chest pain.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Shilohs Vitalizer to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints for 75 cents with a printed guarantee. It also touts Shilohs Catarrh remedy with a nasal injector free, priced at 50 cents, sold by Emmert & Burell.
Burrell Bros offers Burnett's Flavoring Extracts and Orange Flower Water among other preparations. Local shop displays a range of essences and extracts for kitchen use and fragrance.
An advertisement states photographs are offered for thirty days at one dollar per dozen. The gallery is Mellenry's located at 104 Stephenson Street in Freeport, Illinois.
Import agents promote fine pan fired uncolored Japan Tea and compare with rivals while Burrell Bros markets hardware Stoves and Plate-Glass Front store at 119 Stephenson St. They tout Dr Marshall Lung Syrup and plug tobacco bargains, potatoes and window glass from Swarts Bros. Franklin era notices claim work at E G Rideout Co offers home income via mail inquiry.
Land to be sold at public auction in three tracts on November 8 1881 at 10 am on the premises totaling 115 acres of farming and pasture land near Freeport Iron Bridge. One tract features timber and a sand pit with living water on each tract. Terms require one third down and balance in two years with seven percent annual interest payable. Fred Watson listed.
Two farmers discuss N D Post & Co praising their reliability and fair dealings in Freeport. They note good prices for butter and eggs and reliable shipments as they compare prices and service favorably to others in town.
Stanley Rigsby killed a large bird on Humboldt Nevada described by Elko’s naturalists as a "fly up the creek" type. The creature stands about five and a half feet from tip to tip with a beak nearly a foot long, perfectly round, and seamless when closed, prompting expert debate on its classification.
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