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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1890
Page
2
The piece critiques congressional overreach and costly bills, warning of hidden taxes. It cites pension bills and reckless legislation as threats, urging vigilant constituents to rebuke representatives. It notes consolidation moves in tobacco trade and regional educational debates at Raleigh and Oxford.
A Raleigh focused editorial urges unity to advance the capital amid jealousy from surrounding towns. It contrasts Raleigh’s progress with Oxford and Durham, urges broader state pride, and notes 1889 English liquor investments and a Russian naturalization case. Gladstone circular hints at early Home Rule debates.
Letters and notices discuss Trinity College relocation to Raleigh and the Baptist Female College proposal. Citizens critique state patronage shifts, praising or condemning local progress while advertising lithia water remedies and endorsements from HLT Dauwane, E C Hackney, and others.
Letters from farmers in North Carolina and Maryland report Cerealite improving cotton and corn yields. Testimonials describe greener crops, larger bolls, and higher seed cotton weights after using the product, with requests for pamphlets and trials.
An advertisement claims Panacea water aids kidney trouble after a Pennsylvanian patient sought relief. It depicts Dr. Wa Raker of the Raker Cry Copper Mims endorsing the potion and urges prompt use, listing P W Vaughan as seller and John A Williams as head agent for the United States.
Advertises Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer claiming all fits stop after one day of use. Offers a treatise and a free $200 trial bottle for fit cases with address in Philadelphia for orders.
A county woman credits Dr King's New Discovery for overcoming a seven year battle with a deadly illness. After three months of relentless coughing she slept after one dose and reports miraculous relief. Sold by W C Humrick Co and Blackwalls & Son with free trials offered.
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