27 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1888
Page
1
The piece surveys tax policy debates between Republicans and Democrats, criticizes prohibition politics, notes candidate renomination and convention figures, and reports on regional events from North Carolina to Indiana, with reflections on liquor and temperance, grasshopper plagues, and social matches.
The United States expresses sympathy on the death of the late Emperor. Jay Gould predicts a dark horse nominee at the Chicago Convention while not ruling out rejection. Miss EM Snow reads an essay on newspapers, praising Arnold’s view of the press. A Louisiana Legislature debate introduces a “ver y dangerous weapons” tax and penalties. The Charlotte Observer reports EBL Martin injured by a cigar press accident.
Fragmentary ad notes tomorrow's special sale on oe ees and white goods with many fabrics never shown before. Mentions Oriental Normandy Fedora Plate Vals Chantilly Spanish and beige two toned flounc ings from 50c per yard. References India textiles and pique with two toned effects in white goods.
A gala week sale advertisement invites every lady to visit Norris Carter in Raleigh NC. Many items including white goods laces embroideries table linens towels cape ring and Marseilles quilts will be offered 40 percent below market value during the week.
A Richmond and Danville train from Washington to Charlottesville derailed near Fairfax Court House due to an obstruction on the track. Four men died and twenty seven were injured, including Secretary Whitney and his family. The rear sleeper survived. wreckage scattered, engine and several cars destroyed. toll area shows vast damage and fear of further casualties. The incident occurred Saturday evening around 10 o clock with sixty passengers in one coach.
Porona Hall Nurseries Pomona N O advertises the Richmond and Danville Railroad main line nearby with Salem trains stopping twice daily. The ad promotes the largest nursery in the state and invites inspection of Apple, Peach, Pear, Cherry, Grape and other stock plus evergreens and shade trees. 1888 catalogue promised and agents or direct orders welcomed with free descriptive catalogue to applicants.
A fragment from an 19th century ad shows Lucklen's Arnica Salve praised for healing sores. The snippet references Bos Jivera and Balt as markets or sellers, with claims of relief and quick results.
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