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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1888
Page
5
Local notices detail tobacco sale figures, political efforts, travel to Richmond, new industries and factory plans, along with community events. Reports cover Exposition premiums, a cracker price rise, a German at Stokes Hall, court proceedings, and a mammoth thread factory planned by W Duke Sons & Co in Durham.
In Parisck's wirehouse the perch in a three goldfish and one perch tank ate a goldfish. Mrs. Parish reported the missing fish after a search revealed the perch had swallowed it. The perch was disemboweled to save the deceased goldfish, which died.
A vintage advertisement touts Pemberton’s Liver Tone and Kidney Remedy as the “most perfect liver medicine” claiming to regulate bowels purify the blood cleanse the system and cure consumption biliousness dyspepsia fever chills bad breath sour stomach and kidney troubles. It promises relief from female irregularities and the change of life with no dietary restrictions and lists Atlanta Georgia manufacturer Pemberton Medicine Co. as the producer and 50 cents per bottle price.
Surviving members of the 6th North Carolina Regiment gathered at Webb and Kramer’s factory to form a Survivors Association. Col Tate Col Avery and Maj York spoke as comradery and old battlefield memories were shared. Fisher's flag from Gettysburg era featured the motto Deeds not words and was displayed amid the Exposition fireworks finale.
In Wasurotos at the capital, Senator Aldrich said Congress could adjourn if Republicans on the tariff issue showed no plan to attack the Senate tariff bill on the House floor. He indicated a December rematch and noted the debate’s stalemate as a barrier to adjournment. Dr. G K Foust, a major fruit grower, exhibited pears peaches and apples for sale in the Exhibition building.
A vintage promotional note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and relieve diarrhea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
In Chattanooga, Thomas McAffer reports a letter from Dr. C A ttyies of Atlanta praising Coca Wine and French Wine Coca. The testimonial claims relief from dyspepsia hysteria constipation sick headache insomnia neuralgia and typho malaria related restlessness. The note cites improved mental focus and general well being after using the products.
The State Fair opens Tuesday with Governor in attendance and four day program. Balloon ascent Wednesday is the headline attraction followed by fine racing Thursday and school day Friday. Live stock displays will be the greatest yet, with high quality amusements and very low railroad fare at a cent per mile.
The Progressive Farmer praises Durham North Carolina for a successful Exposition. Citizens contributed over two thousand dollars in cash premiums as factories and warehouses closed to support the event. Five young men were chosen as Directors to organize the Exposition in a display of collective effort.
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