This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1889
Page
3
The Durham leaf dealers are urged to unite and work for a stronger tobacco market. The Recorper reports admiration for local manufacturing growth, notes financial support for Durham enterprises, and recounts Dr Julien A. Smith’s medical impact on Angier Duke’s treatment.
A Lynchburg Virginia man recounts his intelligent Newfoundland guiding a youth gathered apples away from his master. The dog restrained the intruder until the boy explained he was hired to harvest apples.
Mr. C. M. Holden, about 23, a well known figure in tobacco circles, died Friday afternoon at Dr. J F Cain’s residence from typhoid fever after several weeks illness. His burial left from Hickory Saturday, escorted by a Tobacco Board of Trade committee. He joined the Presbyterian church after Sam Jones meetings.
Townsman J. B. Lous barely survived a fording accident when his buggy and team were swept by the current. His horse drowned but he spotted a floating limb and avoided a deeper fate. He lost a satchel with a suit and $25, while friends express relief at his safe return.
An agreeable liquid remedy offered as a substitute for oils alts pills and bitter medicines. Syrup of Figa is recommended by leading physicians and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company in San Francisco California.
A Washington letter from December 28, 1838 discusses Navy expeditions, a Haitian government incident, and Republican feuds over 1892 presidential prospects. It notes Blaine and Harrison power plays, a proposed eleventh census schedule for Confederate soldiers, hotel politics, post office intrigues, and Southern Republican seat gains in the upcoming House.
Bishop Lyman will depart Liverpool for his home state on Wednesday next. Hundreds of his parishioners and friends wish him a safe arrival.
The North Carolina Legislature is scheduled to convene next Monday, with sessions likely to focus on pending bills and committee actions as lawmakers return to Raleigh. Leaders urge timely attendance.
A warning outlines how throat and lung diseases develop from tubercle germs and warns that neglecting a cold can be deadly. It advises immediate use of Boosee's German Syrup for relief at the first sign of throat, lung, or nasal trouble.
A puzzling question discusses what to do with the new Raleigh Governor's mansion not yet completed. It would be costly to furnish and pay salaries for a governor who cannot afford an official mansion. Some propose using the mansion for other purposes and letting the governor board elsewhere, echoing old time schoolmaster dignity.
A fire at Sumter yesterday in Sagnter destroyed several small buildings and their contents. An explosion of a keg of powder in one store severely injured several persons. Chadawate property is about $7,000.
An era of renamed illnesses traces nervous trouble to liver dysfunction and bile buildup. The article notes malaria and biliousness as old terms for related conditions and touts Green's Angat Flower as a marvelous cure.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.