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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1876
Page
5
Advertising rates list for Nonpareil Daily lines and business cards with per line costs. Includes ten cent first insertion and five cent subsequent insertions for notices, ten and twenty cents per line for black peals, and a yearly subscription at nine dollars, all by Potghards & Co. proprietors.
The Rock River University in Dixon draws many local students who avoid distant schools. Low travel and living costs allow students to stay near home. Parents often prefer nearby schooling to maintain guidance and monitor progress.
The Tobacco House of Jacob Krohn in the city is one of the oldest and most successful establishments in the Northwest. It is a popular resort for cigar lovers with favorites including Krohn's Own and the clear Havanna filled Sabrina.
Local ad notes John B. Drake predicts value shrinkage and price cuts to fit the times. Readers may secure quarters in advance by telegraph, with hotel expenses and room prices to be specified. Swarts & Stocking cut drug prices and promise bottom figures, advertising as Court House opposite.
A local endorsement for W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank. The text touts Robey's teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and other grocery items as pure good and offered at low prices with delivery to homes.
In Wyoming Iowa on a Sunday by Rev H Green Calvin Preston of Rock Grove Illinois wed Elizabeth McGrew of Wyoming Iowa. Also LaShell Raymer wed Mary Rory Raymer of Rock City Stephenson County Illinois at John Raymer’s Green County Wisconsin home. Plus Le B Pobins Ale Chas W Hil wed Mary Place of Rock Run Illinois. Moran Schloty Sept 11 1876 with Rev Moran and Mary Schlotty of this city.
In Florence at the residence of Mr. David Walkey the death occurs of his son in law Mr P Heke on Monday September 11 1876 aged about unknown years remaining.
Postmaster announces remaining unclaimed letters at Freeport Illinois post office as of December 11 1876. Names include Ralcom Bennett Phebe Butters Robert Clark James Chadham etc with hours and mailing details for retrieval.
The substantial benefit from the Vermont election is the gain of 28 seats in the Legislature, reflecting a major shift in political balance.
An 19th century ad touts Wayne's Diuretic and Alterative Elixir of Bucnu Juniper and Acetate as a cure for Gravel Rheumatic and Gouty Affections and kidney urinary issues. It claims Dr Roback Swedish Blood Purifier and Roback's Blood Pills cured thousands since 30 years ago and imported Swedish drugs unavailable to local apothecaries. A single trial is urged to prove value.
The Western Union Railroad announces excursion tickets for Carroll County Fair attendees at Mt Carroll at sixty percent of the regular round trip rate. Advertising copy touts Centaur Liniments Castoria Dr Bull's products with claims of cures and guarantees.
An economic guide advertises a Chicago to Philadelphia round trip for 82 dollars including four meals, lodging and breakfast, Exposition admission, and daily meals. It promotes the Great Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania Line with direct trains to the main entrance and luxurious parlor, sleeping, and travel coaches along the Juniata River scenery.
Plain small gold cross missing with note offering reward to finder. Instructions say to leave at Ford's jewelry store. Advertisement also promotes American Cologne perfume described as delicate sweet and lasting for ladies and gentlemen.
Drums fifes drum heads and related cards available at Ford's Jewelry and Music Store located at 94 Stephenson Street offering a selection of musical items.
An old pocket book containing two twenty dollar bills and change was lost Wednesday evening August 30 between H N Cronkrite's grocery and Jackson street. The finder is asked to leave it at the office or with F C Welch for a liberal reward.
The annual meeting of Western Union Railroad Company stockholders will be held at the Vice President's office in Milwaukee on October 11, 1876, at 12 o'clock noon for the election of Directors and other business. Secretary F. G. Ranney issues the notice.
Twenty years of physician led experiments yielded Castoria a mild pleasant laxative free from harsh oils. Dr Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Mass developed a honeyed form praised for children and widely demanded by the public and doctors alike.
An old advertisement promotes Roback's Bitters to restore stomach tone for dyspepsia and indigestion. It recommends Blood Pills for mild daily evacuations. It notes luxurious diet and lack of exercise as causes. It mentions hours for the Young Men's Library Association rooms and a librarian named George M. Sam.
Land excursion on Tuesday September 19 1876 fare ten dollars to Western Iowa and return from all Illinois Central stations between Galena and Pana. Over 1,200,000 acres of prime farming land for sale cheap on RB R terms. Tickets good for land pamphlets maps and information, address John B. Calhoun land commissioner Iowa R R Land Co 92 Randolph St Chicago.
A short classified notice seeking a daily two thirds effort in exchange for board. Applicant offers to work daily and asks to contact via P. O. Box 790 for arrangements.
Joseph Rhodes, the popular butcher, has resumed business at his old stand 89 Stephenson Street after a temporary vacancy. He promises the best shop in the city with high quality meats and invites his old friends to visit his fine new quarters.
All kinds of sewing machine repair services offered along with machine needles and oils for sale. Located in J F Dittmann's gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House.
The ad claims no medicine equals Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and throat lung diseases. It offers a sample bottle for 10 cents and a regular size for 75 cents, with three doses promised to relieve any case. Sold by Swartz & Stocking.
Classified note seeks a small house or a suit of rooms in a block with convenient location. Inquiries should be directed to this office.
The proprietor announces moving his paint shop to Stoneman's building on Exchange Street and offers plain or ornamental painting with a specialty. Also advertised is Weber's Metropolitan Corset by Krinbil Rotzler & Co, claimed to be best fitting and durable with a new whalebone design. Call to inquire.
In Blackhawk county seven miles northeast of Waterloo a 160 acre prairie farm with frame house barn corn crib hay shed two good wells and a good main road fronting the south boundary. Will be sold cheap for cash or part cash with balance on time title good for further particulars address W B Derrick agent Baileyville Ogle county Illinois
W. W. Montelius announces closing sale of pianos organs and musical merchandise at exact cost. Stock must be sold by October 1. Last chance includes a second-hand piano priced at 85 dollars.
Mrs Almira Brown offers fine Winter Blooming Roses Tube Roses and other choice plants for sale at W W Montelius place Sheet Music 23 cents on the dollar Call early to select your plants and music selections
Persons seeking work are advised to leave their names with those in charge of the Temperance Reading Rooms so that potential employers can locate them.
A limited number of persons from the country or the Grand and Pettit Juries for the September term will find Mrs. N. C. Bray's a pleasant stop in the city. Exchange Street, one block and a half north of Court House.
Found overcoat left at Baxdleker and Wilcoxon store. Owner may claim by proving property and paying for this advertisement.
Northern Illinois College at Fulton Michigan opens September 10 1876 under Rev J W J Tubbard with both sexes admitted. Yearly cost ranges from 152 to 162 dollars for board tuition fuel and light. The institution reports its most prosperous year and promises enhanced advantages with steam heated rooms. Catalog request to President Hubbard.
A prominent local merchant reports gaining fifteen pounds in two months after taking six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The advertisement claims cures for liver and stomach disorders including dyspepsia headaches jaundice and rheumatism, and offers a $500 reward for any case it cannot cure. N A Draper and Swarts Stocking distribute the product.
Latest fashion items at Pioneer Clothing House feature innovative neckties and collar styles. Shoppers can see bold patterns, new fabrics, and trims introduced to refresh wardrobes for the season.
Rock River University Dixon announces fall term begins September 11. The Preparatory Department prepares students for top colleges, the Normal College trains teachers, and the Conservatory of Music offers a premier musical education. Send for catalogue.
Cheap John John R. Wagner, Agent opposite Brewster House advertises the lowest prices and best goods in the city. Wagner, long in the grocery business, invites a call to view his large stock offered at astonishingly low prices.
A brief ad states several applications will effectively exterminate rats mice ants and roaches using Phosphorene Destroyer. The note emphasizes pest control for homes.
Advertises Da Costa's Radical Cure claiming rapid, permanent relief from stomach and liver disorders. Promises numerous testimonials and urges immediate trial with a 24 cent trial size, sold by Emmert & Burrell and Prof Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup at 25 cents.
The article reports Guiteau intends to sell Axel Grease, machine oil, patent medicines, and all other goods at exorbitant prices to support the dignity of the profession and defy competition.
A sale notice advertises unlaundered shirts at 1.00 and a better Wamsutta muslin option at 1.25. Shoppers are invited to call at BTINE'S CORNER to inspect the items before the Rock River University Business College opens September 11 and to request a catalogue.
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