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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1878
Page
5
An old medical advertisement promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy for Dyspepsia and Liver complaints. It claims the liver governs overall health and lists digestive and nervous symptoms as tied to liver function. Sample bottles are offered for 10 cents with nationwide sales through Swarts.
An advertisement touts McParkey's Ginger Tonic as a cure and preventive for dysentery cholera cramps and digestive issues during hot weather. It claims the tonic calms headaches nervousness and liver disorders while aiding teething infants and reducing cravings for alcohol. A $1 sample is available from Swarts & Jen Ya druggists.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as effective for coughs colds bronchial and asthmatic conditions. It notes the inventor’s Penn graduate background and Philadelphia Dispensary ties. Trial bottles cost 25 cents large bottle 1.00 and six bottles 5.00. Sold by Swarts Stocking Freeport opposite Court House.
Centaur linocents come in two kinds for humans and for animals with testimonials printed on each bottle. Available from The Centaur Company at 46 Dey Street New York City or by mail. Also Burrell Bros offer finest green rio coffee at 20 cents a pound in the city.
Cure that cough with Shilohs Consumption Cure claiming to cure consumption and all throat and lung diseases. Two doses relieve croup in children, prices 10, 50, and 1. Sold by Emmert and Burrell with refund if false. Also Shilohs System Vitalizer and Shilohs Porous Plaster marketed by the same sellers.
A Philadelphia boot and shoe dealer promotes Swayne’s All-healing Ointment as a perfect cure for itching piles and skin diseases. The ad claims world-wide reputation for Dr Swayne’s Medicines and offers mail orders at 50 cents per box or three boxes for $1.25.
The article lauds Edison as a fortune maker and posterity master. it urges inventors and war pension recipients to seek information from PriesBREY & GREEN Attorneys in Washington DC about patents and pensions. It also advertises Cronkrite's Ultimatum Floor with humorous testimonials.
Rock River University begins its Fall Term of the Fourth Year on Monday September 9 1878 at Dixon. The institution boasting improved facilities and a nearly cleared debt now operates under a strong new faculty of university and normal graduates aiming to advance normal and higher education for the people.
J A Tynes of Wilson North Carolina reports his wife suffered years with a dry tetter and dandruff causing hair loss and gray tint. After using London Hair Color Restorer the condition improved and gray hair returned to natural color. He enclosed a postal order for eight dollars to order a dozen bottles. Sold at 75 cents a bottle by leading druggists Dr Swayne and Son Philadelphia proprietors.
Prairie land 480 acres three miles from LeRoy five miles from Finley near a railroad station fifteen miles southeast of Fort Scott. For particulars inquire or address E O Rosenstiel Freeport Ill. Oranges Lemons New Figs Dates Pears and New Maple Sugar Raisins and Nuts at J D Diffenbaughs
Acclaimed as a universal cure, the California Golden Compound claims to restore health for dyspepsia constipation sick headache liver complaints and more. A trial bottle is offered at cost to demonstrate its curative qualities before purchasing a regular one dollar bottle sold by Emmert and Burrell in Freeport.
The Great Western Despatch Fast Freight Line promises quick time and sure connections with no delays, signaling a streamlined service for freight haulers.
A compact note invites patrons to visit Diffenbaugh's Fountain and enjoy a seven cent ice cream, highlighting an affordable treat. The item reads like a small, charming shop promotion from a local era.
Also advertised Bucklen's Arctic Salve praised as a universal skin remedy. The salve promises money back if not satisfactory and is sold by Emmert & Burrell. Includes price 25 cents per box and claims for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other eruptions.
Three dwellings available for rent listed by J Coct at Bar Court House. Advertisement dated April 26 1878 notes rental with location near the court and bar services.
Corner opposite Brewster House displays a 160 acre Winslow township farm near two I C R depots. For sale or trade for city property, inquire at this office.
A varied clipping lists a $100 scholarship at Rock River University Dixon with contact for details. Other items include cider vinegar and apples at a corner grocery, second-hand threshers and farm machines for sale, a barbering note on baldness and a health claim for King’s Vegetable Ambrosia sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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