Intemperance Debated in Rutherford County 1831
An 1831 North Carolina Spectator editorial from Rutherfordton discusses long standing intemperance issues, noting prohibition origins, grand jury condemnations of ardent spirits, and calls for reform. It urges reducing drinking, condemns treating in elections, and proposes a June public meeting to nominate county representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
North Carolina
North .Carolina Spectator and Western Advertiser
Rutherfordton
Little Britain Temperance Society Formed at Church
In Rutherford County North Carolina on July 4 1831 a temperance society was organized at Little Britain Presbyterian Church with Gen. John Carson as President and a 87 member base. Officers, constitution and annual meetings were established to abstain from distilled spirits except medicine and to promote temperance among members and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectator
Britain Presbyterian Church
Little Britain
Colonization Society
Temperance Society
John Carson
Joshua Forman
Henry M. Kerr
Col
Elijah Patton
William H. Walton Wm. Irvine
Pinckney Reid
Silas R. .Maton
James Morrison
Samuel Andrews
Jas. W. Carson
Jesse Groves
Cystex 43 Hour Test Promises Quick Bladder Relief
An advertisement touts a 43 hour test for bladder irritation with promises of rapid improvement and a money back guarantee. It urges readers to try Cystex at Peppes Drug Store and claims noticeable relief. The notice also notes Austrian winter pea gaining favor as a soil improving legume with farmers ordering about 700 pounds this fall in Lee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peppes Drug Store
Lee County
Free Diagnosis Ad Offers Cure for Nerve and Stomach Trouble
A vintage medical ad promises remedies for nervous and stomach problems with fast relief. It urges readers to write for a booklet and free diagnosis, citing a testimonial from Mrs. J. D. Collett of High Point North Carolina and a Dr W C Rountree in Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Collett
High Point
N.C
W. C. Rountree
M. D
Austin
Texas
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Britain
By Clarence Griffin
Legion
Rutherford Co
N. C
Elmer
Spectator and Advertiser
O. L. Bodenhamer
American Legion
Louisville
Washington
Herbert
N.Y
Elizabeth Arden
the Robinson Company
Rexall Druggists
Rutherfordton, N. C
Wlw
Cincinnati
Frida
the Farmers Federation
Spindale, N.C
Josephine Cockcroft
Baldock
8.C
W.C. Rountree, At. D
RS. J.D. Collet
DR. Miles
Miles
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