Renovated Buildings and Old Chapel Shine at University
In a Durham campus column, the University’s renovated interiors are praised, including Gerard Hall and the Law School area moved into spacious university quarters. The writer recalls Civil War memories at Dr. Mangum’s grave, notes a neglected cemetery, and reflects on local crops and Chapel Hill cotton prices amid regional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangum
Crops &c
Durham Recorder
Cuapgw
University
Gerard Hall
Law School
Judge Battle
F. Phillips
Manning
Old Methodist Church
A.W. Mangum
Mann
Maphus William Manguin
N. C
University of North Carolina
Pender
Sth
N.C
Davis
Hampton's Legion
Mangum
Potomac
Mt. Vernon
Sickles’ Corps
Maryland
William Henry Charles Whiting
Strafford
Robertson
Terrell
Chapel Hill
Christmas Hints Spars Witty Gift Advice
A fragmented reader tip proposes playful guidance for holiday giving. It jokes about Santa Claus and presents, suggesting remove price marks from cheap gifts and avoid direct asks to heighten surprise for children. The text is garbled but reads as a light humor piece on Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure All Ailments
The advert claims Electric Bitters are a universal remedy curing liver and kidney diseases, pimples, biliousness, malaria fevers and more. It promises satisfaction or refund with a price of one dollar per bottle from Bleckgall & Son's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleckgall & Son
Cal Ayn
Shitoh
J Lacknall & Bow
Shuloh's Consumption Cure Promoted with Cough and Bronchitis Relief
An early advertisement promotes Shuloh's Consumption Cure from R. Blacknall & son. It claims to cure coughs croup bronchitis and consumption with a guaranteed test since its discovery. Sold in 10c 50c and 1 options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuloh
R. Blacknall & Son
Shitoh
Tien
R Blackwall & Sox
A Matter of Choice and Counterfeit Health Claims
An excerpt from a New York book review argues against compulsory choice by women. The passage mocks spurious cures and recites dubious “discoveries” and patent medicines promoted by W. C. G. Hamrick Co and Blackwell’s Sons. It notes bogus claims about consumption cures and digestive aids, urging skepticism over sensational health advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilmington
Tar
Drais
New
Luther
W. CG. Hamrick & Co
Blackwalls_ & Sons
Itch Cure Marketed for Humans and Animals
An advertisement proclaims Woolford's Sanitary itch cure for humans and animals with a claim of 90 minutes to relief. The product sold by M Paighnson & Co. (Drug) in Durham North Carolina dates to an April publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Bunco-Steerers
J. C. Prichard
North Carolina League of Protection
North Carolina
Tom
Harry
Pritchard
Cary Rey
North Carolina League of
Ora
Brooklyn
Eral Palmer
The
Art
Winston
N. C
James
High
Greensboro
Aimee
Shiloh
R. Blackwat & Sox
Woolford
M. Paighnson & Co
Durham
Alstons
Pinky Woods
Golden Belt
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Bevee Ee
E.C. Hackney
the University
the Law School
Freestone Point
Manassas
Long Tom
Mississippi
Alabama
Hampton
Compris
Fifth Avenue
Dobbin
State
Public Instruction
Persia
John D. Rockefeller
Calvin
Brice
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Ieee
Nein
Salisbury
Avenone
Erases
Canadian Thistle
Eleetric Tittters
Uselens
Abnlua
Apvicz
Bradfield’s 'Emale
Panett Bens
Regulator Co
Daventers
Hillsboro
University Railroad
J. B. Mason
Tutt
Dr. Tutt
Washington
D. C
Orfice
York
Toler
Murray,durnam
Ney
Nilphide
Endereas
Vance Co
Ineral
Oxford
Snow
World
Bullock & Mitchell, Banner Warehouse
Cozart
Rogers & Co
R. V. Minor & Co
Minor Warehouse
R. F. Knott
Alliance Warehouse
H. Hawes
WAL Tlevators
Richmond, VA
Omay Coal Elevator
Richmond
Wootton’s Patent
Houston
Halifax Co
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