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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1891
Page
3
News from San Jose California reports several severe tremors this morning. Guests fled hotels unclad as crockery and chimneys suffered, while no major structural damage was noted.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs W C Bradsher died at three o'clock this morning of pneumonia. The family mourns as empty cradle and toys remain. Funeral services are set for 9 30 tomorrow at their Ramseur Street home.
The Raleigh News and Observer highlights R R Bridger's ascent from assistant to roadmaster to head of a major railroad division. He now oversees more miles of track and trains than before, with greater responsibility and scope in the Richmond and Danville lineage. Includes note on Odd Fellows temple plans in Chicago, and a reflection on modesty in heavenly attire.
The piece notes mothers’ folly in dressing children in silks and laces while praising simplicity. It states South Carolina’s rice crop this year is estimated at 1,000,000 bushels and that rice men consider the figure fair though some dealers hope for higher corrections later.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine cures sleeplessness nervous prostration fits St Vitus dance hysteria headaches hot flushes nervous dyspepsia and confusion. Free trial bottles and books offered at Yeary's drugstore or by the Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Advertising copy promotes Johnsons condition powders as suitable for cattle hogs and sheep to keep them healthy or cure illness. Manufactured by N M Co at wholesale and retail in the city. Apr 15.
An advertisement extols Merit Wins and King’s New Discovery with claims of rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia and headaches. It promises refunds if unsatisfied and touts products by N. M. Johnson & Co Durham along with vague assurances of quick cures and universal satisfaction.
S O Fisher of 1030 Main Street Lynchburg VA advertises a wide catalog of fishing tackle and related goods. The listing includes guns and knives, fishing gear, nets, flies, corks, books, and athletic equipment with a request for 3 cents in stamps for five illustrated catalogs.
An advertisement notes Dr Miles remedies for dyspepsia and various nervous conditions with free samples offered. It promotes the Dunlap Double-feed Pen with a diamond pointed nib, promising instant writing, and offers half price by mail with an engraved ticket and circular to learn how to earn per day.
Train listings show northbound routes with stops at Charlotte Salisbury Greensboro and Asheville. Details include times for connections to West Point Richmond Henderson Oxford and Durham with through sleepers on select coaches and through trains between Atlanta New York and Richmond. Officials cite through cars and special arrangements on No 19 50 51 52 and 53 with Pullman sleepers on multiple legs.
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