Henry W Grady Dies A Southern Statesman Remembered
The Weekly Recorder notes the death of Henry W Grady chief editor of the Atlanta Constitution. He is praised as a brilliant speaker and advocate of Southern unity and progress. tributes quote Richmond State and praise his patriotism and oratory. The piece also cites favorable notices of Durham and its Durham Recorder anniversary.
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Henry W. Grady
Henry W Grady
Atlanta “Constitution
Richmond
South
Grady
University of Virginia
Boston
North
Allen & Ginter Sold to Northern Cigarette Syndicate
The Allen & Ginter tobacco firm is sold to a New Jersey chartered cigarette syndicate with a $25,000,000 capital. The Virginia charter for the American Tobacco Company was repealed. the sale is said to be a rebuke to the Legislature. The trust includes W. S. Kimball & Co., W. Duke & Sons, Kinney Tobacco, Goodwin & Co., and Allen & Ginter with a five million interest for Allen & Ginter.
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New York World
Ricuwoxp
Allen
Albert Young
New York
Ginter
Virginia
House
Senate
New Jeresy
United States
W.S Kimball & Co
Rochester
N.Y
W. Duke & Sons
Durham
N.C
Kinney Tobacco Ope
Goodwin & Co
Newa
Davis as a College Student and Judge Peters recollection
Judge Peters of Mount Sterling recalls Jefferson Davis as a diligent student at Transylvania University, praised for his politeness and respect to faculty. The article notes Mr. Fife the evangelist holds packed meetings in the house across Sunday to Tuesday with strong public interest.
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Judge "Peters
Mount Sterling
Jefferson Davis
Transylvania
Fife
The South Must Settle It Opinion Piece From Cleveland Press
The Cleveland Press argues the South must resolve the race question for any national settlement. The piece contends social and political problems involving millions require those affected to decide, warning against external guardianship or failed attempts at control.
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Cleveland Press
New Findings On Storm Wave Heights Reach High Figures
Historical debate over sea wave heights shifts as expert testimony from a British expedition and measurements from ships suggest storm waves can reach 60 to 70 feet, with a barometer showing a 40 foot crest above base.
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Newborn Journal
Adntra Pitervy
Contagion View Promoted in Late 19th Century Press
The article notes belief in the communicability of consumption after Hook's 1882 tubercle discovery and cites Germany where tuberculous patients are treated as contagious. It contrasts hospital isolation with other fever cases and references Lexinero Virginia 1881 records on medical views. It also includes a reader letter about H J Darnall of Ducham thriving at Washington and Lee University with leadership roles.
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Hook
Germany
Lexinero
Recordir
H. J. Darnall
Ducham
Washington and Lee University
Dar- Nall
Camcus
Darosh
College Oung Men's Christian Association
Ben
G. W. U. Lee
Darnan
Lexyor
R. I. Rogers Dealer Offers Hackney Buggies and Vehicles
R I Rogers advertises hackney buggies and ponies with Columbus and Single Center spring vehicles. Call and compare prices as of October 30.
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R. I. Rogers
P Mwue
U.S. Columbus
Cal
Gratifying To All And County Road And Convict Work
A garbled local notice mentions Syrap Figs praised as a laxative by the California Fig Syrup Company. It then records a bridge project over Seward's creek in Paterson township not to exceed $50, with roading plans from Morgan Hirace’s to Bevin’s plantation via Eleby station, and convict labor for public roads. It lists names of licensees and officials from Paterson and Roxbury townships, with county convicts sent to road work.
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Valiforoia Fig Syrup Company
Seward's Creek
Paterson
Truestees
Usk Trove
Morgan Hirace
Fish Dam
Bevin
Roxbury
Eleby Station
T.c
Ignor
Juv Vane
W. E. Evats
Lickstonn
Cou
Pattersda
Merit Wins Campaign Ad Transforms to Patent Remedy Pitch
An old style advertisement pledges universal satisfaction for Dr King’s New Discovery Dr King’s New Life Pills Buklen’s Arnies Salve and Electric Buyers. The copy guarantees refunds if results aren’t satisfactory and touts popularity and trust in druggists.
Drunkenness Cure Promoted by Golden Specific
A pamphlet touts Dr Hasnes Golden Specific as a universal cure for drunkenness. It claims rapid, permanent results in tea or coffee without the drinker realizing it, with no harmful effects. Advertises dealer participation from Cincinnati addresses.
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Choiasdeo Drakards
Pex Srecinic Co
Cini Nati
Miraculous cure touted for consumption by Mrs Luther Lutz
Analytical ad cites a seven year battle with a fatal disease, claiming Mrs. Luther Lutz was miraculously cured after taking one bottle of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The promotion urges free trials via local stores and a physician endorsement, with a testimonial style note from W. O. Hamrick & Co. of Shelby NC.
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Dr King
Luther Lutz
W. O. Hamrick & Co
Shel~by
N. C
Arknalls & Sone
Advice to Mothers Urges Winsons Syrup for Teething
An old advertisement promotes Winson’s Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhoea in infants, claiming it calms the child and soothes gums. It also touts remedies for cuts, skin ailments, and piles, priced at twenty five cents per bottle or box with money back guarantee by Blacknall & Co.
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Winson
Blacknall & Co
Darh
Salhop Real Estate Sale Under Durham Court Decree
A public auction will be held January 27 1890 at the Durham court house door at noon. J. M. Monk as administrator Mary J. Gates sells 43 acres in Lebanon Township Durham County adjoining J. F. Cain Jr and Thomas Huct. Terms: half cash, balance in six months with 8 percent interest. Dec 23 1889.
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Durham
J M. Monk
Mary J. Gates
W. G. Gates
Court House
N.C
Lebanon Township
Durham County
J. F. Cain, Jr
Thomas Huct
J.M. Monk
J. Gare
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