Remedy by Robert Blackwood Impresses at Chapel Hill
A 1842 district tale describes a rum tar remedy offered by Robert Blackwood as a cure for consumption and related ailments. The article cites Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Hatch as success stories and urges cautious use, noting deaths previously deemed incurable. The piece ends with publication requests and local gossip on marriages and financial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blackwood
Oan Co
Hillsboro
Chapel Hill
Charlotte Journal
Jane
Thompson
Hatch
Centennial Ball at Metropolitan Opera House Ends in Disgrace
Reporters say after 1 AM the closing ball devolved into drunken chaos with intoxicated men and disreputable women, door keepers admitting the unruly, waiters drinking, and police clearing the supper room with clubs. The New York World notes Navy armor delays. Washington warns of lack of armored ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Sun
Metropolitan Opera House
New York World
Washington
United States Navy
Yue T
Condolence Telegram From Ex President to Mrs Barnum
New York May 1 Ex President Cleveland sent a condolence telegram to Mrs Barnum at Lime Rock Connecticut mourning the death of her husband. He praised Barnum as selfless and generous to the Democratic party and noted his health and leadership contributions. The telegram included praise from Daniel Lamont and remarks on party service and loss to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Charlotte Street
New Berne Journal
Wilmington Messenger
James Ben Lane
San Francisco
Lane
H. Lane
W. W. Lane
Cleveland
New York
Mrs. Barnum
Lime Rock
Coon
Mr. Barnum
Democratic Party
National Committee
Daniel Lamont
Barnum
Wit and witticisms fill a chaotic social scene
A garbled dispatch of dialogue and anecdotes features a mix of social chatter and letters. It includes quips about subscriptions a gentleman offers, humorous exchanges about the sun setting, and a dining scene at Delmonico's. Mixed names drift through a slice of urban life with no clear single event.
Lessons in Modern Work Life and Medicine Claims
A fragment discusses wage cuts and a youth’s prudence, contrasting seventy five dollars with a forty five dollar pay, then launches into advertising for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and related remedies. It touts consumer confidence in a world famous company and blends anecdote with promotional medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesville
James
Pierce
Aspensary Medical Assoriwion
Butts N.Y
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Attorneys AT Law
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Raleigh
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Chas. A. Goodwin
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Robert J. Burdette
Tom
Mie de Ryche
Jack
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Wilthington
Southern Baptist Convention
Memphis
Tenn
Raleigh Progressiv Farmer
North Carolina
Charlotte
Greensboro
D. A. Armfield
M Ton
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Geogs Washington
George A Ved
Degre
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Harvard
Yale
Universiy
Tennsylvania
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Hawes
Birmingham
Richard Hawes
May
R. D. Thompson
Taramy
Little May
Bigam
Atl
Georgia
Florida
Masville
Ferguson
McIntosh
Mintosh
Bridgeport
Conn
John Kienzy
Inquir
Sek
Kienzy
Henry Jansen
Illiam Meckel
George Leavenworth
J Ventures
Wilmington “Messenger
Sauls
Teint News
Burlington
Deman
Papa
Freddie
New York World's
Alledestial
Harriset
Bass
Blaine
Maine
Delmonico’s
Sir Herbert
Milton
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Jodie
Hinself
Rose
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