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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1892
Page
3
Durham Recorder reports colorful local items from March 16 1892 including tobacco market notes at Durham warehouse and local ads. Reports recount a fatal farm accident near McCray and social anecdotes about courtship and shoes. Also mentions Michaels Co drug store praise and upcoming Little Sadie Mallory Dur ham Cheroots launch.
An alarm from the Dillard and Ramseur area reported a chimney fire at the Hulin house. A streetcar reel overturned after hitting stepping stones and the track, injuring Ferrell and Willard as bystanders and officials moved the damaged reel away.
A man injured when trapped beneath a reel was taken to Vaughan's drug store for examination and then walked to the fire house. Doctors say he is not seriously hurt but will likely suffer soreness and may be laid up for several days.
The passage argues that customers should fill prescriptions at Michaels & Co's because the store lacks physicians, reducing financial conflict and encouraging careful accuracy. It also notes physicians benefit since treatment changes may occur and no doctor is tied to the store, preventing billing disputes over unused medicines.
The advertisement touts King's ne' fe Germe teur as the best indorred medicine, asserting it cures more sickness per amount sold than any drug, generates unprecedented patronage after two years, and offers an unusually pleasant taste.
A speaker appeals to North Carolinians to ship tobacco to Durham rather than distant markets like Richmond and Danville, arguing financial gains. He asserts Durham offers the best prices and urges neighboring towns Oxford and Henderson not to miss out.
A brisk sales pitch urges buyers to bring their loads of goods to the firm, claiming bills of sale show higher charges than competitors by 20 cents per 100 pounds. It promises higher returns and lower selling fees, boasting strong demand and liberal prices, with a call to bring the next load to the “Top Notch” firm, signed by friendly buyers.
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