Democratic nominating convention set for Salisbury June 20
The Democratic nominating convention of the seventh congressional district will be held in Salisbury on June 20. The President has sent to the Senate the nomination of Ezekiel E. Smith of this State to be Minister Resident and Consul General of the United States at Liberia. Other items mention Horace Johnson predicting a storm, John M. Langston opposing a negro exodus to South America, and a Presbyterian centennial celebration noting growth in presbyteries, ministers, churches, and members.
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Seventh Congressional District
Salisbury
Senate
Ezekiel E. Smith
United States
Liberia
Horace Johnson
Middle Haddam
Conn
John M. Langston
Virginia
Bruce
Fred Douglass
South America
Central
Langston
Haiti
Presbyterians of
America
Death in his favorite robe sparks alarm over patent medicines
A long critique warns that patent medicines fuel ignorance and drug dependency. It compares sensational claims to witchcraft and Indian medicine men, condemning elixirs sold by druggists and advertised in the press. The piece cites health harms, a graveyard of patients, and urges medical science. It also notes figures from Geo P Rowell Directory on newspaper numbers and circulation.
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Vicera
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
United States
Canada
Statesville
Troutman
David Wagner
Squire Wagner
Cape Fear
Yadkin Valley
Greensboro
Ararat
Bishop
Archdale
Nelia Folwell
William Hammond
Joseph Ragan
Vnva
Young Men’s Literary Society
Robert Ragan
English
David Jenning
Lyons
Wayne County
N. Y
Bank failure and legal sparring draw sharp reactions
The Greensboro North State notes the Raleigh State National Bank collapse shows depravity and heartless desertion. It also covers Miss Octavia Hathaway's breach of promise suit against George Whitehurst for eighteen hundred dollars and Brandon Mississippi murder trial developments including courthouse pistol warnings and sheriff actions.
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Greensboro North State
Raleigh State National Bank
Pitt Court
Octavia Hathaway
George Whitehurst
Miss Hathaway
Remarkable 19th Century News Fragments From Various U S Papers
Oddities span cholera survival in Kentucky to a New York pneumatic ocean voyage idea. Other items report White House mourning counts, Missouri robbers to be hanged, perpetual motion claims, Georgia elopement disputes, jail collapse death, La Harpe milinery thefts by young girls, infant found dead, lynching near Australia, Colfax deaths by fire, and Piedmont Reduction Works zinc patent and offers.
Washington Women Rally Draws Vast City Crowds in 1888
Washington on April 2 1888 saw an unprecedented influx of women dominating streets hotels and venues. Delegates from numerous associations packed Riggs House and Albaughs theater with a display of black silk gowns and varied talent. Speakers ranged from Lucy Stone to Pandita Ramabal and an Indian Princess drawing wide attention as crowds paid well for a well managed gathering.
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Washington
Riggs House
Albaughs
Lucy Stone
Pandita Ramabal
India
Niagara
New England
Miss Anthony
Bee Coffins and Millis & Co Livery Site Adverts
Call at C. B. Hayworth's new Livery Building north of Ragan Millis and Co's Bee Coffins furnished at all hours. Fish Point Classical Institute will begin its next session January 2 1888 under proper supervision.
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C. B. Hayworth
Ragan
Millis & Co
Fish Point Classical Institute A
Your Best Friend Stomach Diet Advice From Green’s August Flower
Stomach health is urged as essential for well being and daily comfort. The text warns against morning smoking or drinking and recommends Green's August Flower for immediate relief from indigestion and related stomach troubles. It links dietary habits to heartburn dizziness and improper digestion.
Cash Basis Store Proposal Converts to Cash Prices
An advocacy piece from Greensboro argues against credit sales, promoting a cash only system to eliminate bad accounts. It presents cash price lists for hardware items, tinware, woodenware, sundries, and more, claiming lower cash prices and removal of credit losses.
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Greensboro
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