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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1891
Page
3
A dense column of notes and notices from the Durham Recorder includes humor quotes about knowledge and work, medical patent ads, and travel theater promotions. It warns of floods in Spain, economic reflections on buying local, and urges Durham residents to buy at home to support local merchants and prosperity.
The edition discusses notable birth death coincidences among famous figures and reports various local items. It mentions editor and wife returning from Indianapolis for treatment, a miraculous cradle incident in Williamsburg, a witnessed assault in Lincolnton, and local notes on deaths, suicides, prohibition, baking contests, and industry. It also notes a governor’s refusal to commute a burglary sentence and a disputed marriage ending in a mixed-race child context.
A historic note reports Field Lind Wiecher & Co. failing for several millions of dollars. The collapse is attributed to illness of the senior partner, with losses mounting and inquiries likely to follow.
A long severe winter is forecast and residents are urged to aid the poor. The Durham Sun notes frigid hardship, urging people to pass along discarded overcoats to those lacking warm clothing.
An express train on the Cincinnati Southern line ran off the track 150 yards south of the Tennessee river bridge near Chattanooga. The engine plunged down an embankment and Fireman Patrick Wolff was killed. No passengers died. Weather notes mention record cold.
A county woman, Mrs. Luther Luts, says she suffered seven years with a lingering illness and severe coughing. After three months with no sleep, she began Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and reports rapid relief after the first dose, claiming a complete turnaround with one bottle. The ad notes free trial bottles at Jacknalls & Sons.
Bucklen Arriva Salve described as the best cough remedy for cough croup bronchitis and consumption. Claims rapid cures with a money back test and notes prices n 10c 50c and 1.0. Porous plaster sold by R Buackwat Bow.
An old advertisement proclaims Shitoh's Catarrh Remedy as a cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes a nasal injector at no extra charge. The price is 60 cents and it is sold by R BuacknalL & Bon.
A wary mix of local ads notes bargains on 100 yards cant on flannel at J. W. Jones & Co and promotes Cal. Fig Syrup Company claims. Also touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for liver kidney ills pimples malaria headaches and more with a money back guarantee and regional druggists selling in Durham North Carolina.
An 1900s Lynchburg Virginia advertisement touts diamonds of all sizes and affordable prices. It markets watches jewelry clocks bronzes and bric a brac and promises expert repair services and prompt work. The ad invites readers to visit 809 Main Street Lynchburg or request a 50 item illustrated catalogue.
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