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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1889
Page
3
Durham Recorder notes new subscribers and ads while reporting local goings on. Mentions Angier trip to All Healing springs, a fatal shooting near Durham, church sermons, factory plans, and upcoming barbecues with civic pride and regional chatter.
A new form of insurance accompanies Dr Pierce's medicines. The Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription sold by DrugVista come with a guarantee: either a cure or a refund. The guarantee acts as an insurance policy for buyers, while the latter claims highlight cures for humors, skin and scalp diseases, and female health issues.
An advertisement touts syrup of figs as the easiest and most effective laxative to cleanse the system relieve headaches fevers and digestive issues. It cites the California Fig Syrup Company in San Francisco and Blacknall & Son as the sellers.
The case Raleigh National Bank et al versus Ballard and Halliburton, trustees of W T Blackwell, was heard before Judge Graves. Plaintiffs failed to prove malice by the Bank of Raleigh and the community supports Capt. W Bullard and W S Halliburton in winding up Blackwell’s affairs, with assignees seen as honest stewards managing real estate to satisfy creditors.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is recommended for teething children. It soothes the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and is presented as the best remedy for diarrhoea. Price is twenty five cents a bottle.
The description touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative with gentle action and soothing effects. It claims it is the best family remedy and recommends every household keep a bottle for children's needs and when someone is constipated or bilious.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal cure for ulcers salt sores boils chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money back. Price two cents per bottle. Sold by R. & Co. Durham.
A 500 dollar reward is offered if the liver pills fail to cure liver complaints dyspepsia headache indigestion or constipation when directions are followed. The pills are vegetable in origin come in large boxes of 30 sugar-coated pills at 25 cents. Manufactured by John C. West & Co. Chicago. Sold by P. W. Vaughan in Corham North Carolina.
In dress goods a magnificent collection of imported and domestic spring novelties in silk and wool and all wool strips, plaids, side bands and combinations. Highlights popular plain fabrics like mohair, balletini, henriettas, cashmeres, fine serges and more. Includes ginghams, chambrays, sateens, white goods, quilts, embroideries at low prices.
The advertisement markets men’s and women’s footwear from Ziegler Bros Thomas Bolton’s Bay State and Marcy Bros Fine Shoes for gentlemen ladies misses and children at prices lower than ever for these celebrated brands.
Readable lines note discounts on Tale Linens sheetings lace curtains towels napkins and related items. Clerk announces sale terms and availability of these home textiles at reduced prices.
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