29 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1891
Page
1
Dr D J Roberts of Nesmee University advocates cod liver oil as the best form for the era citing climate advantages in the South and West. He notes a high purity content and recommends it for sale by E A Craighill & Co, Lynchburg.
The Supreme Court of the United States dismissed J W Davis petition for relief, stating no jurisdiction in the case. The article recalls the 1809 Fort Worth murder of B C Evans by W H Davis, his capture, and the ensuing legal aftermath.
An Abernethy correspondent reports on a walker who travels 18 miles in a day, praises charity and neighborliness, and cites the Golden Rule as guiding civic life. The piece mentions a traveling salesman, Flash Mayo, who won a $2000 verdict after a fare dispute. Subscribe to Tue Reconver.
A 19th century critique links heavy rum use to business ruin, detailing how drinking drains funds and blunts judgment. It argues that nine of ten local businessmen fail due to drink, urging total abstinence as the only safety, while reflecting on state news and local incidents.
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