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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1888
Page
5
Durham readers report the Exposition praised by visitors and local press while political fervor rises. White Man's Party and Democratic efforts intensify registration drives, campaign speeches, and calls to vote, with court notices, local crimes, and building boom updates interwoven.
The Durham Exposition drew thousands, inspired broader interest, and spurred investment. Nearly a hundred thousand dollars has been invested since opening, benefiting Durham and arousing a competitive spirit in other towns. The author urges continuing progress and leadership in all endeavors.
An old advertisement touts Ridneye Pembertons Lemon and Orange Elixir as a liver medicine curing consumption biliousness dyspepsia fever chills bad breath and many ailments. It claims to regulate bowels purify blood improve digestion and ease female irregularities with no diet restrictions. Sold by druggists at 60 cents per bottle manufactured by Penberton Medical Co Atlanta Ga.
A Durham report describes a barbecue hosted by Col. W. T. Blackwell at his Saratoga grounds eight miles from Durham with decor by Geo. Lougee. The event features hunting dogs, a large feast, and camp facilities, plus social notes on local deaths, marriages, and political chatter in the era.
A Chattanooga reader reports his wife was restored to health using Coca Wine after years of poor health including dyspepsia hysteria constipation and neuralgia. A Dr Styles of Atlanta endorses French Wine Coca for mental strain nervous headaches and insomnia tied to typho malaria fever.
The article labels C N Grandison a Democratic turncoat who spoke in Indiana for Republicans and now backs a Third Party in North Carolina. It accuses him of selling his influence and of boasting about social equality plans while urging white voters to act, urging Democrats to mobilize. An advertisement for ladies vests from Bowens & Anenpeic’s follows.
Messrs C J and W M Rogers funded by Capt Ballard announce plans to erect four brown stone stores on Main street with French plate glass fronts and three stories. They credit tight finances for delay in collections but say ample assets exist to cover all debts and drafts.
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