Prohibitionists Disavow Third Party Ticket at Raleigh Meeting
The Prohibitionists of Raleigh announce they will not support any ticket from Greensboro's convention and will keep their old party allegiance. A London auction sold an extinct great auk egg for 800 dollars. Mason and Dixon line markers show one good, one broken, and others damaged by mining and relic hunters. Henderson Kentucky sees a mob hang James Foster amid allegations of assault on an eight year old girl. Kentuckians in armor rode to the jail and hanged the accused man after breaking in.
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Raleigh
Greensboro
London
Mason and Dixon
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Lord Baltimore
Henderson
James Foster
Foster
John Howard
Beaufort County
Washington
Star of the Washington Progress
Elliott
C. N. Cutler
Moountaine
Walter Ata
Mattein
Guilford County Education Progress and Pension Debate Highlight Era
The article surveys national politics criticizing extravagance while praising President Cleveland for resisting wasteful treasury raids. It details a 1884 to 1887 debate over pension reform and arrears repeal, plus Guilford County’s demographics, school subjects, districts, attendance, and progress in public and private schooling. It notes rising educational interest, better teachers, and expanding school facilities alongside lingering gaps and private schooling trends.
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Guilford County
Lord North
Earl of
Guilford
Orange and
Rowan
Wake
Board of Education
Politicking and Labor Meet in National Discourse
In a national discourse the piece cites Cleveland’s personal strength amid Congress delays. It notes rumors about Rev. J. B. Bobbitt of Raleigh and his suspension pending Methodist Conference trial. It reports a St Paul locomotive engineers circular denouncing the Democratic route choice for the St Louis convention and pledging to oppose its nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bobbitt
Raleigh
Methodist Church
St. Paul, Minn
Assemblies of Knights of Labor
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
County boards plan housing for growing schools and pay trends
The 1881 and 1888 school appropriations reached about 10 000 and 15 000 dollars. Term lengths rose from 13 to 16 weeks in seven years, with a state average of 12 weeks. Teacher pay rose from about 20 to 23 dollars monthly. county standings lag behind other counties in the state.
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J. R. Wuarroy
Whitman ill and crop notes from the era
The item notes poet Walt Whitman ill and widespread grasshopper damage in Minnesota. It reports wheat crop improvements in the Northwest and a decline in the Southwest. Governor Scales suspends execution for Will Houston of Winston until July 19. The Danville Watchman editor C F King was assaulted for alleged scandal. Prohibition candidate Wm T Walker seeks a statewide joint canvass. Emperor Frederick's health appears to be worsening.
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Gov. Scales
Will Houston
Winston
Kate Crosby
Houston
C. F. King
Danville, Va
Watchman
Edward and
Granville Ashlin
Wm. T. Walker
Prohibition
Swift's Specific advertised as blood purifier and tonic
The advertisement claims blood purity governs health and promotes Swift's Specific S. S. S. as a renowned purifier and tonic. Testimonials from Wm A Siebold M S Hamlin and E Mitchell praise relief from boils appetite digestion and weight gain after use. Free treatise on blood and skin diseases offered by The Swift Specific Co Drawer 3 Atlanta Ga.
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Swift
Wm. A. Siebold
George P. Rowell
West
St. Ferry
New York
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Washington Letter on Revised Estimates for 1889 Courts
June 12 1888 note from the Acting Attorney General to the House explaining a 700000 revision for United States courts 1889 due to higher enforcement of timber trespass Indian Territory polygamy and related laws. Also reports Pension Office examiners facing lack of appropriations and potential desk or field options.
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Washington
House
United States
Department
Indian Territory
Pension Office
Lenox
How Men Die and the Value of Boschee’s German Syrup
The piece argues knowing enemy approaches helps delay surrender and save lives. It notes the body’s strength can resist, but many are weakened and need support for the lungs. It recommends Boschee's German Syrup at early coughs or throat and lung troubles as a proven helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Red Flag Oil and Puritan Cough Cure at Brown Matton’s
Advertises Red Flag Oil claiming to act like a physician for rheumatism neuralgia burns and aches with a 25 cent price. Also promotes Puritan Cough and Consumption Cure for coughs colds and consumption at Brown and Matton’s drug store.
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Brown & Matton
Remarkable letter touts Kaskine as cure for dyspepsia
Rev. Jas L Hall describes his wife’s long battle with chronic dyspepsia and intermittent malarial fever. After trials with quinine caused poisoning, a friend's recommendation of Kaskine led to rapid relief, appetite return, and regained health. He calls the result a scientific miracle and urges public consideration.
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Ochapteia Hall
New York
Brooklyn
Mr. Norton
Chauncey Titus & Company, Brokers
Albany
Kaskine
Jas. L. Hall
N. Y
P. S
Jas. L. Haer
Kaskine Company
Warren St
Farringdog Road
London
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Ublicans
Congress
Walt Whitman
Minnesota
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Frederick
YAL Bakixg Powder Co
Wall
School & Blank Books
Alfred & Moore’s
Patridge’s
R C Charles
N. C
Dr. H. Clay Pitts
High Point, N.C
Anteed
Wrenn Bros
Frazer
Nome
DR. Bigger
S Yckleber
Piedmont Air Line
Danville
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Durham
Hillsboro
Salem
Salisbury
Charlotte
Golieboro
SENS
Ciel
Lynchburg
Philadelphia
Montgomery
Aikin
Richmond
L. Haas Jas
L. Taylor
Trafic
Gen. Pass
APE Fear & Yadkin Valley Railway Company
Pom, & Mail
Pi't & Ace's
Bennettsville
Maxton
Fayetteville
Sanford
Pilot Mountain
Germ’n
Galatinee
GUT
Millboro
Greens
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Carolina Central
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