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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1891
Page
5
In May 1891 Durham records show farmers urged to work land after rains, local figures like Col J D Cameron and J H Ward noted, and tobacco and fertilizer trade highlighted. Community notices cover migrations, markets, an upcoming bakery, and expressions on flowers, education and civic plans across North Carolina towns.
A report notes pursuit orders to capture the Etata and possible engagement with Admiral Brown in Chilean waters. It also covers the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham Alabama with delegates, enrollment totals, and a church fund update. A Durham printer seeks work and a Vermifuge ad closes the page.
An 1866 67 era notice offers tax collection service by James B. Mason, attorney at law in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Receipts or lost receipt facts should be sent to Mason to handle collection for five cents on the dollar.
An old advertisement touts a laxative syrup made from California figs and medicinal plants. It claims to cleanse the system relieve colds headaches and cure habitual constipation with gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels. April 29 1m.
A historical notice promoting Johnsons Sunny South Condition Powders as a cattle and hog tonic to maintain health and treat illness. Manufactured by N M Johnson & Co who advertise their large stock of drugs and chemicals in the city for wholesale and retail.
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