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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1888
Page
6
The piece notes Dr. M Treub reports six microscopic algae on rock near Krakatoa revived soil for eleven fern species after the 1883 eruption. It describes coastal vegetation spreading from seeds on coral shores and situates Krakatoa near Sibesie Sumatra and Java.
An advertisement notes The Finest Sigars available at Johnson and Co drag store with a date reference of December 13.
A Rome dated letter from Bishop Lyman to a friend in Asheville describes improving health and active visitation of North Carolina churches. He lists stops in Geneva, Dresden, Florence, and Nice with plans to Paris London and homeward on the Britanie to sail Liverpool January 2. He notes splendid weather, warm receptions, and Rome’s bustling growth since 1862 69.
Unanimous testimony from W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Tate of Bellville Ohio claims Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism liver kidney and blood ailments. Store ads tout half dollar price at R Blackmill Sons Drug Store and tobacco sales at Jones Warehouse Raleigh with farm buyers urged to act.
The Commissioners of Navigation note US domestic tonnage grows with the nation while foreign tonnage has declined since 1856. They attribute the trend to unequal privileges for American vessels and urge equal treatment through future legislation, urging ships to operate under existing laws meanwhile.
Weldon News praises Washington Bryan Esq as president of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. It states under his administration the road has improved from a dilapidated state to a better, more profitable property. The Receiver endorses the sentiment and supports his retention at the head of the railroad.
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