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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1891
Page
6
In Durham a clothing sale between L. Rosenthal and H Endel resulted in Rosenthal canceling the deal, calling off the trade and demanding return of checks. Endel refused and bank payment was rejected, leaving the matter in public discussion.
A Southbound Richmond and Danville train carried a young couple amid a high spirited romance. The event coincided with medical society proceedings in Asheville from May 21 to 26 and a return trip on June 2 for a total fare of ten dollars.
A promotional contest promises a free trip to Europe and $100 in expenses, plus a 14 karat gold watch for a top entry. Rules require a 20 word list and a sample exhibit titled The Home Fascinator. Open to all United States and Canada entries with postal stamps.
The item notes trouble in collecting West Virginia's direct tax and other payment complications. It also mentions new tools appearing, a man in Bridgeport attempting to climb a schooner mast for a wager and breaking his back. Other blurbs promote horseradish as a grip cure, local assignments, and several medical and agricultural ads from Raleigh and Durham.
Farmers report Stonewall Guano, Tinsley Tobacco Fertilizer and related products boost yields. Durham and Granville county growers praise tobacco and corn results, with multiple farmers vowing to use the fertilizers again next season. W. T. Carrington of Durham, N.C. sells the products.
A vintage advertisement lists S. O. Fisher at 1030 Main Street Lynchburg VA selling fishing tackle and related gear. It touts guns and ammunition, nets, poles, lines, hooks, and other fishing items alongside tonics and pills from Dr Miles and a mail order offer.
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