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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1879
Page
5
Fragmentary notice warns about kidney wort cures and cheap powders sold by brokers. It mentions Dr. Price's Cream Powder and references insurers and the name Wm. Cox in a damaged ad text from 18-31-2oW.
We challenge the world and claim Shilohs Consumption Cure is the best lung medicine. It promises to cure common or chronic coughs in half the time and relieve asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup and more. It is pleasant and harmless for children and comes with a guarantee. Sold by Emmert and Burrell with porous plaster option and prices 50 cents to 1.00.
Local store offers Shilohs Vitilizer guaranteed to cure indigestion dyspepsia sour stomach liver complaint and constipation for 75 cents. Emmert and Burrell provide the product and the popular Hackmetack perfume as well.
An early 20th century column promotes Hop Bitters and herbal cures with broad testimonials across social classes. Also touts Dr Price Floral Riches cologne and various discounted staples from Burrell Bros with notes on butter color additive Wells Richardson Perfected Butter Color.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Green's August Flower for liver complaint and dyspepsia. It promises quick relief with three doses and offers a sample bottle for 10 cents. Sold by Swarts & Stocking and shipped from New York Boston or Philadelphia via Great Western Dispatch.
Two seated open carriage with pole and shafts offered for sale. For particulars contact W P Emmert or Emmert and Burrell, 181f.
An article explains that solid gold watch cases waste precious metal but James Ross patent gold watch cases use a nickel core with gold plating on both sides to create strong, engraving ready cases at reduced cost. The method yields durable cases that still carry full gold engraving and enamel work. Steele Price brand creams and flavorings are praised as world class.
A tipsy old health column touts remedies like Hop Bitters and Fellows' Compound Syrup of typophosphates. It claims exposure, overeating, and excess work cause illness while cheerfulness and mental stamina are promoted by these tonics.
A Victorian era ad touts a new remedy by Dr Kinas claiming to cure consumption and other throat and lung ailments. It invites readers to request a trial bottle from Emmett & Burrell for ten cents to prove its efficacy before purchasing a one dollar size.
An advertisement offers 194 valuable farm of 160 acres in Winslow township near two depots on the I R R for sale or trade for city property. Inquiries directed to this office.
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