Christmas After Freedom on the Old Plantations
The first Christmas after the war brings gloom as former enslaved people linger in quarters, debts and failed cotton crops dampen spirits, yet a charitable Christmas unfolds. The enslaved elders distribute modest gifts while the master, moved to tears, thanks them, and the house mother serves home-made wine. A final blessing pledges mutual goodwill between master and former slaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christas
Chris
Marster
Mary E. Bryan
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful In Hickory Testimony
Local testimonial from R W Robinson of 1220 Thirteenth St Hickory N C praises Dean's Kidney Pills for relieving back pains irregular kidney action and overall improvement after using the product sold by Moser Lutz Drug Co Buffalo sole agents for the United States. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy from W S Martin Co. and a brief quip about new brooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Hickory
R.W. Robinson
Thirteenth St
N. C
Moser Lutz Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
Foley
W. S. Martin & Co
Golden Medical Discovery and Its Curative Claims
The article traces the origins of the Golden Medical Discovery from Golden Seal root and Dr. Pierce. It claims the product treats weak stomach indigestion liver and biliousness by extracting medicinal properties from roots without alcohol. It cautions that no medicine cures consumption and emphasizes perseverance and non miracles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Medina
Omar
Be a Good Fellow and Rise Without Knocking
A pasted column urges optimism and self-promotion, warning against knocking others. It suggests boosting business by staying positive and helping neighbors, then shares a testimonial about Mrs. McRaney from Prentiss, Mississippi praising Foley’s Kidney Remedy and mentions Dr. Thomas’ Electric Remedies as relief for pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellow
Tryig
McRaneys
M. McRaney
Prentiss
Toley
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We Cardus
M. A. St. Clair
Eskdale
W. Va
Cardui
Mayes
West Hickory, N. C
Harden
Photo Galery
J. W. Holder
The
Little Ger Restaurant
Denvera
Catanvery
DeWitts
C. A. Sh
Ace the Dream of Furniture Designs
Foster's
Matcher Furniture Co
By Tublighal
17Th Street
Ella Whitener
DeWitt
Amocrat Ofice
Drag & Transfer Co
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