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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1881
Page
5
Advertising rates listed with multiple figures such as 2 80 and 4 00 and 5 00. The text shows varied rate entries likely per size or duration with prices commonly in cents or dollars. The fragmentary data suggests a newspaper ad rate table from a historical page.
The C. O. D. Grocery opposite the Brewster House advertises goods including Big Coffee 12 14c per lb pure Jaya 25c per lb prunes 15 lb at 31 cents per lb dried apples 1.00 per unit dried peaches 1.00 per unit new raisins 3.00 per unit sugary 1.00 per unit cheeses 1.00 per unit fresh peaches and berries 1.00 per can fresh tomatoes 1.00 per unit tea 1.00 per unit starch 1.00 per unit Burrell Bros advertises tobacco and plug tobacco at 60 cents per pound.
Great works of invention include health remedies and Dr King’s New Discovery is praised as a true life prolonger. It claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness croup and any throat chest or lung affection with trial bottles ten cents and regular size one dollar available from Emmert and Burrell.
A fragment notes canned brook trout and fresh broiled mackerel in tomato sauce. The brief cites Burrell Bros and hints at customer praise for the prepared seafood items.
Public auction at residence in Cedar Ville Indiana on Wednesday September 28 1881 at 1 pm selling 28 colonies of bees Langstroth hives mostly Italian. Terms cash for sums up to five dollars and credit six months for larger amounts with note and approved security. Eight percent discount for cash. Auctioneer Gust Adams.
Chicago praiseworthy as a western metropolis for Amri ca notes Electric Bitters leading remedies. From real intrinsic value they have advanced to the front and are now far ahead of all others. For sale by Emmert & Burrell at fifty cents a bottle.
A car-load of high quality Roller Mills Flour brands Economy Home Comfort None Such was received by Burrell Bros. In Freeport Illinois Burrell Bros offers these flour brands alongside photo cards sold at McHenry's Gallery No 103 Stevenson Street The Regent Baking Powder now has a sole agency secured by H D Post Co This is a brief listing of local goods and agencies with promotional blurbs
Burrell Brothers maintains a steady supply of Rio Santos and O.G. Java coffees roasted to a superior “just right” quality. They offer grinding without extra charge to customers.
Promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough remedy with guarantees. Claims cures for cough croup bronchitis and even consumption. Lists prices 10c 50c and 1 and notes Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest back or lung soreness priced 25c, sold by Emmert and Burrell.
An advertisement targets readers facing indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin. It touts Shiloh's Vitalizer for 75 cents with guaranteed cure and Emmert & Burrell as sellers. It also promotes Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy at 50 cents with a nasal injector included.
Two high grade Short Horn bulls offered by R F Renan Lancaster. Ages ten and thirteen months. Color red. Listing date August 27 22w4.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded price 25 cents per box sold by Emmert Burrell Freeport Ill. 2430-ly
Doctors gave up on patients but Electric Bitters often cure what ails. They claim to heal stomach and liver disorders and urinary issues, relieve constipation and headaches, and prove their value to skeptics. Sold by Emmert and Burrell for fifty cents a bottle.
Closing out summer dress goods at less than cost. Now is the time for bargains at Mrs WM A Stevens.
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