This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Farmlands Offered and Local Mercantile Ads in Illinois newspaper
A column of classified notices lists land offers including free 160 acre homesteads and government lands from $1 per acre, plus various sales: beds with frames, bulk rock phosphate, tub baskets, power lawn mowers, fresh cows, shoes, and employment notices. Local businesses advertise Vandalia Bargain Center and electronics services. Community notices include a book sale and a vacation for an auctioneer, with deadlines around mid July and mid June dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Whitford
Farina
Illinois
Harry O. Perkins
Goodall Power
Patoka
Vernon
Call 285