Stereoscopic Views and Hardware Goods Advertisements
A batch of 19th century classified ads promotes stereoscopic views at Swarts & Stocking's Drug Store opposite the Court House, Freeport’s school books, and a broad hardware stock from Lawyer & Burdsap. It notes Dillards billiard parlor on Stephenson Street, cigars and liquor with free lunch, Dr McLane's Liver Pills, and a warning of stove shortages in three months with a push to buy now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts @ Stocking’s
Court House
Chicago
Swarts & Stocking
Harry Buckman
Billard
Stephenson Street
Lawyer & Burcrargn
Winter Clothing and Heating Stoves Advertised Nearby
Immense arrival of large quantities of Fall and Winter clothing wholesale and retail at Stan corner with lowest prices in the West. Stine & Bro advertise heating and cooking stoves for fall and winter trade with emphasis on fine styles, good quality and low prices. Broad's store attracts attention for magnets in the show window low prices and fair dealing, with a Book line offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Corner
Stine & Bro
Lawren & Bercsapp
Broad
Torace Greeley
Bryad
Mexican Mustang Liniment Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement touts Mexican Mustang Liniment as a universal remedy for human pains and animal ailments. It claims to ease rheumatism gout neuralgia stiffness and swelling, heal burns cuts and wounds, and treat strains galls and other external injuries in humans and horses with rapid effect.
New Store Opens With Notions and Jewelry Collection
Mrs. J. Benson and Miss A I Wheeler announce a new stock of Notions Trimmings Hoop Skirts Corsets Hosiery and a large Jewelry selection at 80 Stephenson Street five doors above the Brewster House lw Stine & Bro report daily arrivals of Ready Made Clothing Prive Goods for Fall and Winter trade offered wholesale or retail at low figures Youre money by dealing at Stine s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Benson
A. I. Wheeler
Stephenson Street
Brewester House
Stine & Bro
Stine’s
Matilda Fletcher Captivates Elyria in Grant Campaign Speech
Miss Matilda Fletcher of Iowa spoke two hours for Grant and Wilson at the Town Hall crowding every seat and standing room. Her speech praised the Republican ticket, mocked Greeley and the Democracy, and drew three cheers for Fletcher and for Grant and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Elyria
Greeley
Democracy
Republican Party
Matilda Fletcher
Grant and His Traducers at Wilcoxon Opera House
Tuesday evening September 10 1872 at the Wilcoxon Opera House features the subject Grant and His Traducers. Advertisers urge buying school books at Broad's, 17 20 3, for supplies.
Dakota Farmers Prosper As Harvest Advances Through August
In Dakota territory August heat fades as harvest concludes and fields show strong yields. Farmers thresh and bring grain to market while corn, sorgum, and potatoes promise a solid fall crop. Tobacco crops benefited from late rains and apple supply remains ample for home use. Mesars Wolf and Kryder return from western travels, with Kryder purchasing land near Yankton. A Grant and Wilson Club forms in Dakota township with speeches and a pledge to GOP principles, as local politics show strong Republican support and W. W. Walkey cited as sheriff candidate.
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Dakota
P.wolf
Kryder
Toway
Nebraska
J Wo
Yankton
Dakota’ Township
Grant and Wilson Club
Greeley
W. W. Walkey
Freesport
Barnum
C. R. Haven
Teachers Drill at Dakota Opens September 16 1872
The Teachers Drill will be held at Dakota beginning Monday September 16 1872 and continue for five days. Most sessions cover Natural Sciences. Teachers should come prepared to attend the full session, J F Kueckyen, Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
J. F, Kueckyen
Magnolia Balm Promises Luster for Rural Beauties
The article advices country girls to rival city belles by using Slagan's Magnolia Balm to soften rough skin, even out discoloration, and impart a pearly, flawless complexion despite sun exposure, claiming it restores pliability and removes blemishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena
Beavutizs
City Bens
Slagan
Lyman Trumbull Discusses Corruption in Record
The article urges readers to consult the fourth page for a fuller, non repeated account of Lyman Trumbull and alleged corruption rather than hearing further claims. It frames the record as more reliable than repeated statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Trumbull
Lyman
Illinois Central and related railroad schedule details
Train times for Illinois Central and connections show northbound and southbound departures from Freeport Rock Island and other hubs. The record lists express and mail services, midweek and Sunday variations, and notes connections at Rock Island and St. Louis with Western Union lines. Also includes Chicago Burlington and Quincy routes via Mendota Galesburg and Pacific connections with Nebraska and Northern Missouri points. Train names and officials cited include Penfield as Genl Passenger & Ticket Agent and Honkley as president and general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Centrat Railroad
Freeport
Mail Ab Vve
Chl
Chi
Mall Abas
South
I. OR
Chicago
Gye
Big
Rockford
Nqck Island
ST. Lodig
R. HN
Rock Island
Feotrisy Mall
Essere Rerys
Joe Tsaft
Oneiderive
Leave
Mendota
Atlantic Express
Burney
Galesburg
Burlington
Iowa
Nebraska
Quincy
Missouri
Ransgaa
Powerle
Shape Ko
Ayagade
Rowan. R
Breight
Forreston
Pont
Mt. Morris
Oregon
Rochelle
Aurrora
Do Oropon
Do Mt. Morris
Lo Forreston
Mow Honkley
Gen Atkins praised for eloquent campaign address at Lanark
In Lanark last week more than 1200 people attended the meeting. The Carroll County Gazette lauds Gen S D Atkins for a serious earnest and logical campaign speech that convinced fair-minded listeners. Atkins continues active campaign work across Northern Illinois, with Broad's and Bryad's stores noted as local attractions.
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Lanark
Carroll County Gazette
Atkins
Cieneral Atkins
Ilinois
Loyalists urged forgiveness rather than dwelling on Andersonville
In a Dixon speech, a speaker named Trumbull criticizes harsh treatment of the South and calls for reconciliation rather than endless lament over Andersonville, urging soldiers and citizens to show restraint and loyalty to Stephen son county.
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Stephenson County
Andersonville
Man Trumbull
Dixon
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Gol Col
Rei
Tyr
Mans
Journal
Illinois
Atkmns & Gurnrord
D. Atkins
sMoeport, Jie
Ely
I. O. Lawyer
Ofice
Pelton & Co
Cyatt House
Lely
Jacob R. Harding
Atorney-at-Law
Office Over Post Office
T. T., Abrams
Atorney
Law
C. C. Shuler
Flouse
eMr. Abrams
Amerling & Abrams
Abrams
Shuler
Abras & Shuler
Orrick—Routh
Court House Square
Soldiers’ Monument
Ge Ag
F. K. Hill
Law and Collection
Burchard, Barton & Barnom
Winds
Harrison E. Green
Freeport, Tl
Awmey and Councellor
Laww
Chancery
Munn
Southside Court House Square
Freeponn
U. D, Meacham
Étorney
Fry's Block
Aioe
Bright
W.scott Agney
Bright & Agney
LAW and Collection Office
Munn’s
E. P. Hodges
Justice of the Peace
Banks
Knowlton .& Sons
Corner
Stephenson
Exchange Streete
First National Bank
United
Ute Capital
Bidwell
DuFourst
Second National Bank
Milwaukee
New York
Philadelphia
Gland
Ireland
Evo- Xope
Kingsley & Mills, Dentists
Stoneman’s Block
D. A. Knowle &Song’ Bank
Dr. Garber
Warren
B. & J. Bulger
Orangeville, Ills
Swengel
D. F.swengel
Aradueto
Baltic Nore Dental College
Stephenson Bt
Glens Jewelery
Bae
D. Burrell
Mutih
First National’ Bank
Ills
Test Ereuss Lodge
Odaienewe
Ray Vaneville
Mussee
Tee
Porter & Wright's Insurance Agency
Imperial
London
Lygoming, Muncy
Alps
Erie
Pennsylvania
Home
Columbus
Ohio
St. Paul
Minnesota
Triumph Cincinnati
Massachusetts Mutual Life
Sringfield
Mass
Insurance Agency
Trembor
Wiicoton
Stephenson St
Ae Everpool
London & Globe
Ing. Co
Liverpool
Insurance Company of North America
Philaelphia
Phenix Ins. Co
Ins. ,Co
Cincinnati
Capital
Massenberg
INS. CO
Ill
United States
Europe
New England Mutuel Life Ing, Co
Esther W. Taylor
Munn's Block
Annes
D. B
Bobb
M. D
J. G. Whitcomb
Webster Street
Waddell's
Nis
F. G. Wynkoop
Stiles, Jenkins & Co
F.swarts
H. Stocking
M.D. Swarts & Stocking
Samuel J. Dodds
Corby
Lena
Saturda
Messrs
Taylor & Aspinwall
Ira Babcock
B. Schulte
Cor
R. Pelck
Obiea Roshredt
Journel of Ice
Peter Sheckler
Sheckler
Orangeville
CNAS
H. Packard
Giles Bro, & Co
West
West Madison Bt
O. T. Dunstan
I. OG
Bigier
Elias Howe
C. Wilson
Wm. A. Bigler
Freeport, Lls
Broad’s
Hatloo
Loox Henn
Zapf
Staver
Snyder’s
Lawyer & Burdsap's
McLane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
U.S
Hocal
Maar Market
Rhodes & Brother
Ford & Wise, Watchmakers & Jewelers
Howard
Elgin
Orion
Lazarus & Morris
Ford & Wise
Wisconsin & Michigan Lumber Yard
Mechanic Streets
Brewster House
Ilinoia
Sanford, Bidwell & CO
Propr’s
Chamberlin’s
City Crockery Store
THE
Brewster
Touvee
Ini Crockery
Mason, Gem
Peoria
North-Western Railwa
de Wistaeapresseres
LSU
Belvidere
Western Union Railroad
Amy
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