The French Centennial and Liberty Lessons Across Time
The article reflects on the May 1789 Estates-General and the French Revolution centennial, noting France’s path from monarchy to republic and drawing parallels with the American Revolution. It lauds moderation, law, and liberty while warning against Bourbonism Napoleonic rule and Boulangerism. The piece praises Mirabeau and cites historic speeches as defining moments and urges French lessons for a stable republic. Also mentions the death of Jorge Austin and an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery with a free trial offered by R Blacknall & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estates-General of
France
Salle de Menus
Versailles
Paris
Estates-General
United States
Europe
Carnot
Boulanger
Washington
Estates
National Assembly
Mirabeau
Mirabean
Our
Republic
Judge Ruffin Dies After Long Legal Career
Judge Ruffin, a leading figure on the North Carolina Supreme Court bench, died at 5 o'clock this morning in Hillsboro after a period of ill health. The town and state mourn a respected jurist whose years on the bench and in the legal profession left a lasting impression on the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roffio
Da Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Guarantee
The Best Testimonial vet published for any blood medicine is the printed guarantee of the manufacturers of Da Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It promises to benefit or cure diseases or money refunded. It cures torpid liver and impure blood and many skin ailments. Dr Pierce's Family Medicines are sold with a universal guarantee of satisfaction or refund.
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da Pierce
Golde
World’ Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N.Y
Land Sale Notice by Superior Court in Durham County
By order of the Superior Court of Durham County the undersigned will sell at the court house door in Durham on Saturday June 22 1889 at 12 oclock M to the highest bidder about 14 perches of land belonging to the estate of Cad Webb in Haiti 8 Jaiving Alex Day John Smith and others formerly occupied by Cad Webb as residence No houses on the lot Terms one half cash balance on six months credit with interest from sale at 6 percent Title to be amended to secure purchase money M A Angier Commissioner Durham DC May 20 1850
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Superior Court
Durham County
Court House
Durham
N. C
Cad Webb
Haiti
Jaiving Alex. Day
John Smith
M. A. Angier
D. C
Local remedies claim steady sales and refunds offered
The advertisement proclaims years of selling Dr King s New Discovery Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with high customer satisfaction. It promises a refund of purchase price if satisfactory results do not follow and notes the sellers stand ready to guarantee results. The message credits Blackwell Sor for druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veara
Revision of History of Durham to Include Biographical Dept
Announcement by H. Paul Turnham of Durham plans to revise and enlarge the History of Durham. The third edition will feature a expanded biographical section, new engravings, and added matter on local places of interest. Residents seeking information may contact the author.
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Durham
Durhaw
HV Paul
Turnham
N.c
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Relief for Respiratory Ailments
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a safe investment guaranteed to yield satisfactory results or a return of the purchase price. It claims relief for consumption and chest conditions including bronchitis asthma and whooping cough and offers a free trial bottle at R Blacknall & Son’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
R. Blacknall & Son Drugstore
Dr. King
R. Blacknall & Son
Bank Building and Five Dwellings for Sale on Main and Liberty
Property listing describes a bank building with a 27 by 210 foot lot on Main Street, two large Herring safes, burglar proof with time lock, and office furniture. Also offered are five dwellings on Liberty Dillard Walton streets with various room counts, water service from Durham Water Co, and notable lot dimensions. Terms include sale price and third cash payment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Main Street
Railroal
Liberty and
Dillard Streets
Durham Water Co
Liberty Street
Luham Water Co
Jekeonant
Walton Streets
Walton Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Recorder
C. Hackney
Jorge Austin
Judge Ruffin
Hillsboro
Avamissiner
Hotihy Ville
Annie Geestan
Colaumbus
Swift Erectric Co
Atlatta
R. W. York
Morrisville, NO
Wake
Chatham and Dorhaw
Mackinac
Detroit
Mackinac Island
New Tene
Ste.p Marie
Lake
Cleveland
Chicago
ST. Joseph
Mich
Whitcomb
Micn
W J.exum
Durham, N
Wright Building
Southern
Richmond
Virginia
Durham, N.C
Pioneer
America
Srolf
Perso
Dice of
James Vic
Seedsman
Josiah Ryland
M.V. Follett
Durham, N. C
R. B, Lee
Ryland & Ler
Fischer
Hazelton
Burdett
Dromom
Farrand & Votey
Dan
Ryland & Lee
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