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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1882
Page
5
An ad declares low prices on a wide range of goods including fancy items and toys sold across America. It promotes Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure with a free bottle offer at Mumert and Borrell's drug store and mentions adulterated spices at Beant Bros.
Local Baileyville column reports on farming trends, land sales including a 130 acre tract at 85 per acre, and new residences. It notes residents moving, lumber supplies, potential mills, and a shift toward profitable manufactories. Temperance and community notices follow with social movements and local editorials.
The passage cites a New York Tribune call for prohibition as the people’s demand and vows that opponents license liquor crimes will face divine judgment. It urges vigilance, faith, and stronger moral resolve, urging men to stand firm against the trade.
An 19th century styled advertisement touts Hill's Pearless Couch Syrup with the familiar cry Bier ay Nose as the hook. It claims relief for children and lists a price of 50 cents per bottle and a similar selling point. Produced by Kiomert & Burret.
A jumble of items from 48 point Merino Underwear to toys and bird cages listed for sale at J. Re Suva s and new cards for the holidays at Walt Pons KB Garin Chicago. Brown's Show Bitters is praised for liver and stomach relief in a brief testimonial.
Bargains in shawls and chairs advertised at Walnon's with claims of low prices and pure quality. A dubious tribute to products and remedies appears, touting Sagar and Cuke items, plus Bunaucy Bros. offerings and Agora Cherry Pootoral as a lung disease cure.
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