Advertising Rates and Contact Details
An advertising rate note from A V Richards & Co lists prices for business cards and notices. Rates include five-line cards at $5 per year with 50 cents per extra line, reading column notices at ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents for subsequent insertions, and black locals at twenty cents per line for first insertion and ten cents for subsequent. Subscription terms set at $2.00 annually in advance.
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Encra Ance Linge
Aie
A.V. Richards & CO. Proprietors
Explosive Rock Work At New York Harbor Mine
Special correspondent reports on the New York harbor project where Brigadier General Newton leads a vast excavation under Iell Gate. Work includes 50,000 pounds of dynamite packed in pine boxes and charged in 200 holes as a planned explosion approaches within ten days.
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New York
Iell Gate
Newton
Eli Cnet
Anata
Heat saving kiln patent for lime burning devised by Irish innovator
An inventive Irishman patents a heat saving process for lime burning that recovers heat to warm fruit and flowers under glass. The system places a boiler with hot water pipes at the kiln top connecting to a greenhouse inside. Prot. CG Blanchard of Wheaton will preach at Salem Church Sunday morning and evening with Pastor C Schnrecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blanchard
Wheatonig
Salem Church
C. Schnrecker
Railroad Earnings Rise as Fall Traffic Expands
August reports show higher earnings versus last year as strong Western distribution from New York and other points boosts traffic for the fall trade, lifting railroad activity.
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New York
German Bank Schoolroom Seeks English Pupils
Teacher of Music and Modern Languages offers a German class for English pupils at her schoolroom above the German Bank from two to six in the afternoon. Terms moderate.
Lost gray cloth coat found near Freeport Cedarville post office
A gray cloth coat was found on Tuesday September 19 on the road north of Freeport. The finder is asked to leave the coat at Cedarville post office. CLINGMAN 5
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Freeport
Cedarville
Clingman
Original Clothing Dealer Isaac Stine in Freeport
The notice touts Isaac Stine in Freeport since 1862 at STAR CLOTHING HOUSE Tarbox Block Big Gilt Star. It promotes Grands stock of Wall Paper and claims the Pioneer Clothing House offers the largest best stock of Clothing Cloths Cassimeres and Furnishings in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Stine
Freeport
Star Clothing
Tarbox Block
Pioneer Clothing
Stine’s Corner
A Lot of Ladies Collars and Cuffs Arrives at Walton
A fresh stock of ladies collars and cuffs just arrived at Walton. Swarts & Stocking offer American Cologne a new perfume noted as delicate sweet and lasting for both ladies and gentlemen toileteries.
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Walton
Swarts & Stocking
Burdett Organ Offered at Montelius for 75 Dollars
A good Burdett Organ with five stops is offered for 75 dollars at W. W. Montelius. Also advertised are custom picture frames made to order by a craftsman. orders accepted at Broad's.
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Burdett Organ
Burdett
W. W. Montelius
Broad’s
Radical cures offered for piles and fistula at Freeport
New Goods opens service by Dr. David of Chicago at the Pennsylvania House Freeport every Tuesday afternoon to treat rectal diseases including piles fistula irritable ulcer and itching with a guaranteed radical cure or no pay. References listed and a full line of new molands at Broad's offered at moderate prices.
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David
Chicago
Dil
Pennsylvania House
Freeport
Rey
Peter Ghan
Michael T
Chas
E. Meyer
Zartman
Provoker House Corner Ad Claims Best Prices
A street corner advert tells readers that Provoker House offers better fits, goods, and lower prices than any other shop in the West at Stine's Corner. It markets the store as old reliable and superior for clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Stine
Broad's Sells Elegant Window Shade At 1 50 Per Pair
An elegant gold bossed cloth window shade is offered at Broad's priced at $1.50 per pair. The ad emphasizes value and styling for home decor shoppers seeking affordable window treatments.
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Broad’s
The Bottom Out Wamsutta Shirts At Star Clothing House
Lost on Friday evening September 15 1876 a Tandy pocket book containing $50.60 or $51.60. The finder will receive a liberal reward by leaving the same at the Journal office. Gloucester mackerel offered direct from Burrell Bros. Noted for fine linen bosoms and ready for laundry. Broad Street fair stock of Will Paper now open for inspection.
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Wamsutta
Star Clothing House
Tarbox Block
Tandy
Journal
Tobacco price noted for Burrell Brothers sale
A brief item states tobacco can be purchased for 60 cents a pound at Burrell Brothers, signaling pricing for buyers amid market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Brothers
Best Writing Papers and Envelopes at Broaal's Book-Store
Local shoppers are urged to visit Broaal's Book-Store where a wide selection of writing papers and envelopes is advertised. The store promotes quality stationery and related accessories for personal and professional use.
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Broaal
Burrell Brothers and Broad's Advertise Coffee and Books
Burrell Brothers offers Laguira and Rio Coffee at 25¢ per pound and Rio Coffee at 22¢ per pound. Broad's advertises the largest stock of school books.
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Burrell Brothers
Broad’s
Burrell Brothers Sells Best Bushel Basket in City
Local ad proclaims Burrell Brothers offering the best bushel basket in the city for eight cents, highlighting a bargain deal at their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Brothers
Wayne's Diuretic Elixir of Buchu and Juniper
An advertisement extols Wayne's Diuretic Elixir for Gravel rheumatic and gouty disorders kidney and urinary pains and skin issues. It cites Dr Roback the Swedish physician and his Blood Purifier as precedent and claims Swedish ingredients and potent cures remain unsurpassed with a trial urged and Swarts Stocking as sellers.
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Wayne
Swarts & Stocking
Roback
Stockholm
Sweden
Western Union Railroad Holds Stockholders Meeting
Secretary F G Ranney announces the annual meeting of Western Union Railroad Company stockholders in Milwaukee on Wednesday October 11 1876 at 12 o clock noon. Directors will be elected and other business addressed at the Vice President's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Western Union Railroad Company
F. G. Ranney
Western Union Railroad Co
Castoria A Palatable Castor Oil Remedy
Old Doctor Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Mass created Castoria a mild pleasant laxative free from the drawbacks of castor oil. The honeyed preparation preserves the laxative effect and is widely used in his practice especially for children and now to be offered publicly.
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Samuel Pitcher
Barnstable
Mass
Walton's Ad Offers Largest Ladies' Ties in City
Walton's promotes the largest assortment of Ladies' Ties in the city and advertises free wall paper installation from Ttrim Wall Paper. Broan touts value and quality. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup promises a 25 cent price with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure the cough.
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Walton’s
Place to Buy Best Grocery Goods at Low Prices
The ad touts W. W. Robey opposite Knowlton's bank as the best source for teas coffees sugars syrups canned fruits and all grocery needs. It promises pure quality and door delivery at the lowest prices in town.
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W. W. Robey
Knowlton
Robey
Pianos Offered For Sale In October Sale Demand
Prospecting dealer Montelius advertises one upright Bradbury piano and two Mathushek square grands for sale over the next fifteen days. He plans a move to Denver, Colorado in October and prefers not to ship. He also claims wall papers in his market surpass 25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
W. W-Montelius
Shrinking values prompt Grand Pacific Hotel room offers
John B. Drake announces anticipated price reductions to fit the times offering advance telegraph orders for quarters in the Grand Pacific Hotel. Swarts and Stocking cut drug prices and advertise bottom figures, remaining headquarters for paints and machine oil opposite the Court House.
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John B. Drake
Times
Swarts & Stocking
Court House
Old Established Tobacco House Leads Northwest Cigar Scene
The Tobacco House of Jacob Krohn in this city is described as one of the oldest and most prosperous establishments in the Northwest. It is a popular destination for cigar lovers with favorites including Krohn's Own and the Sabrina avanna.
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Jacob Krohn
Repairing and sewing machines advertised for sale
Repairing of all sewing machines offered. A. Dahl sells machine needles and oils at J. F. Dittmann gun shop on Exchange Street opposite the Court House. Weber's Metropolitan Corset marketed by Krinbil Rotzler & Co claims best fit and comfort with a new whalebone back design.
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A. Dahl
J. F. Dittmann
Exchange Street
Court House
Weber
Messers. Krinbil, Rotzler & Co
Employment sought through Temperance Reading Rooms
Persons seeking work are advised to leave their names with those in charge of the Temperance Reading Rooms so interested parties can contact them.
Piano and ink stand sale at W W Montelius
A Chickering piano with seven Octaves in a rosewood case is offered for 150 dollars at W W Montelius. Also advertised is an ink stand from Broad Street made to pour water for cleansing, touted as the best and most durable ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickering
Pool Chickering
W.W. Montelius
Broad’g
Novelties in Fancy Goods Arrive at Walton Broad's
Broad's reports a fresh stock of novelties in fancy goods. Gold wallpapers priced at 50 to 75 cents per roll, with typical values from one to one and a half dollars.
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Walton
Broad’s
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Rapid Lung Relief
The ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as superior for severe coughs colds and throat and lung diseases. It claims proof by sample bottles at 10 cents and a regular size at 75 cents with three doses relieving any case. Sold by Swartz Stocking.
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Boschee
Germany
Swartz & Stocking
Stines Clothing House Under New Management
Old and reliable Stines Clothing House now run by Mr. Robert Little. He promises strict attention and square dealing to preserve the merchant tailor’s reputation. Great inducements offered as stock is reduced to close the estate of William Stine. Don’t forget the place Stines Corner.
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Stine
Robert Little
Wm. Stine
Opened This Day Large Assortment of Ladies Cloaks
Advertisement notes the opening of a large assortment of ladies cloaks by Wim Walton and promotes Castoria as a safe effective remedy for children and adults addressing wind colic sour stomach worms and constipation with claims of speed ease and low cost.
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Wim. Walton
Blank Books Offer at Broad's The Best Value Yet
In this brief, Broad's advertises blank books as the best and cheapest option seen so far, highlighting affordability and quality. The note focuses on value for customers seeking writing ledgers and journals.
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Broad’s
Local Nearness Makes Dixon School Popular Among Youth
The Rock River University in Dixon attracts many young people who would not travel far for education. Lower costs for rail fare and rooming make attendance affordable. parents favor nearby study for continued guidance and oversight of their children’s progress.
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Rock River University
Dixon
Board, &c
All the latest novelties in collars and neckties
Stine's Pioneer Clothing House advertises for sale the latest collars and neckties in stock for customers seeking new fashion accessories.
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Stine
Pioneer Clothing House
Gains Fifteen Pounds in Two Months with Dow's Liver Cure
A local prominent merchant gains fifteen pounds in two months after taking six bottles of Dow's Liver Cure. The advertisement claims liver and stomach disorders cause many illnesses and touts the vegetable cure to restore digestion and weight. A $500 reward is offered for any case not cured, with N.A. Draper and Swarts & Stocking as distributors.
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Dow
N.A. Draper and
Swarts & Stocking
da Costa
Emmert & Burrell
Parker
Cheap John Wagner Offers Lowest Prices and Best Goods
Be it understood that Cheap John opposite the Brewster House does not only offer the lowest prices but at said low prices gives you the best of goods. John Wagner is well known for the grocery business in this place and invites a call to inspect his large stock and astonishing low prices.
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John
John R. Wagner
Brewster House
John Wagner
Phosphorene Destroyer Promises Rodent Pest Elimination
A brief ad notes that a product named Phosphorene Destroyer will exterminate rats mice ants and roaches with a few applications, targeting urban household pests.
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Swarts & Stocking
Guiteau Sells Goods At High Prices Defying Competition
A notice states Guiteau plans to sell Axel Grease Machine Oil Patent Medicines and related goods at prices designed to defy competition while seeking a work arrangement offering two thirds of each day for board at P O Box 790.
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Guiteau
Indigestion Remedies Urged By Ro Bach’s Bitters
A historic health notice describes indigestion as common across society with symptoms such as loss of appetite distension heartburn and irregular bowels. It recommends regular habits moderation in diet and restoring stomach tone with Roback’s Bitters and Zoo? Pills for mild daily relief.
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da Costa
Emmert and
Burrell
Parker
Roback
Swarts & Stocking
Rooms of the Young Men's Library Association Open
The rooms are open to subscribers and the public on Wednesday evenings from 7 30 to 9 o clock and on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 6 o clock GEO M SUBETZ Librarian.
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Young Men's Library Association
Geo
M. Subetz
Resumption of Joseph Rhodes at 89 Stephenson Street
Joseph Rhodes the popular butcher has resumed business at his old yet new stand 89 Stephenson Street. He advertises a best shop in the city and promises ahead in quality of meats, inviting his old friends to call at the fine shop.
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Joseph Rhodes
Stephenson Street
Joseph
Centaur Liniments Claim Broad Healing Reach
An advertisement touts Centaur Liniments as curative for a wide range of human and animal ailments. It notes White Liniment for people and Yellow Liniment for horses and other animals, claiming effectiveness on rheumatism sprains burns and other conditions.
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Were
Dig
Iyr
Empettes
Sep
Se Ee
New-York
Mrs. Hammell
Grands
Gloucester
Burrell Bros
Fair Trade Free
Western Union Railroad
Broan
Grand Pacific Hotel
Diffenbaugh, & Son
GIVBE
Emmert & Burrell's
John Rrell
F. BR. Gustead
Chamberlin's Hat Store
the Pioneer
Berkshire
James Flansburg
C. H. Littles
Brewster
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