Norfolk State Fair and Populist Conference Notes
Reporting from North Carolina details a volatile fair with prizes won by Vanderbilt and Morell, plus concerns over moonshining and quarry work near Henderson. It also covers a Populist conference led by W. S. Fountain, Otho Wilson’s critique of Butler, railroad rate debates, and a dispute over free passes from railroads amid political tensions.
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N.C
Vanderbilt
Morell
John 5
Don- Wineham
Person County
Greystone
Henderson
Mis
Towan
Idewalls
Wake Forest
Sam Smith
Warry Skinner
Nyasa
Avad
Ile
Butler
Fountain
de Popuists
Loanie
Otho Wilson
Ayvill Minke
Board of Stalway Commissioners
Russell
Western Union Telegraph Company
Doulas
Conk
Mek. Goodwin
Morgan
Wallace
Morganton
Hickory
Bowthern Railway
Mooresville
Necksville
Rowan County
Reldaville
Kernersville
Mooresvile
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Gastonia
Washington
Atlanta
Ohho Wilson
Dita
Hassell
North Carolina
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JL. C. Caldwell
Joyroar Tussell
Railway Come Mission
Wilson
Dither
Wison Fiti
Tr Vhla Butler
Fierder
Cavernor Rissel
Justine
Benntor
Radiooaids
Eli Cavernors
Guy
Tin Snake
Tomar
Mageeby
Judie Simonson
Judge Shiventen
Toronto
Sneaking Diseases Warn of Hidden Health Dangers
A fragment from a 19th century health ad warns that pickpockets and sneaks resemble diseases that sabotage digestion and nutrition. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy, touts a testimonial from Elkhart, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser as a free offer with postage.
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Pierce
Caynea
Elkhart
Elkhart Co
Todiana
Angeles
Cal
Buffalo
Edenton N C Notes From Around Town
Edenton North Carolina area gossip notes: Mrs Tor Campbell and Mrs Me WK left after a ladies meeting at the Baptist church. Mr Rey from Danville Va conducted a service then returned home. Mr Wilf from Reynoldson visiting town. Mr Sam Sykes from Elizabeth City visiting friends. A Tuckaber family spent the week in Kit lad Cl Cape? Avcot town resident Jan Capea visiting this morning. Dr Died has returned home after a brief absence.
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Taterion
N. C
Tor. Campbell
Local Visitors Arrive in Urenville District
URENVILLE Greenville October 22 William Mahone of Petersburg is in town Parham returned from a trip to Henderson Badham in town Mer Charlie Skinner headed to Goldsboro Datlwin in town G G Brooks of Virginia in town Harry Wright of Norfolk Dawn Lown in town.
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Greenville
N.C
William Mahone
Petersburg
Own
Parham
Henderson
Badham
Charlie Skinner
Goldsboroon
G. G. Brooks
Virginia
Harry Wright
Norfolk
Dawn Lown
Grace accord in MBAT era dinner with preacher
An old rural tale from the Atlanta Constitution describes a Mean Man inviting a preacher to dinner. The man, rich yet frugal, asks forgiveness for scarce provisions. The Parson gives thanks for bread coffee and asks strength to reach home for dinner.
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Grace
Mbat
Atlanta Constitution
Carson
Tari
Little White Feet Learn to Stand Alone Poem
A tender verse urges a young girl to grow independently while mothers recall their own struggles. The speaker consoles that life’s road is rough and long yet ends in rest, urging protection and patience as the child walks toward maturity. The author is Florence Jones in Home Journal.
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Alond
The Nagasaki Bay Tale of a Threatened Shelling
A citizen recounts a historic moment when a proposed bombardment of a town near Nagstart near the king's palace was halted by a British officer. A deed of cession to the United States was threatened, and the Stars and Stripes would replace the flag if the town was attacked, but the plan was never executed.
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Honolulu
Tits Ohhy
der Majesty
United States
Glena- Hee
Bicycle price curbs signal shift from fad to reality
The New York Herald reports twelve bicycle manufacturers plan price cuts and tighter output next spring, suggesting cycling interest remains strong but ebbs from fad to stable market. Analysts expect continued demand with bikes edging out horses as a daily transport option.
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New York Merald
Wonders Never Ceases Salvation Oil Claims Rheumatism Cure
A testimonial from Mrs. E. J. Phelps of Enfield Connecticut praising Salvation Oil as a cure for rheumatism after two bottles. The ad claims the product relieves severe rheumatic pain and notes Salvation Oil is sold by dealers for 25 cents. Wake up substitute.
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E. J. Phelps
Box
Enfield
Conn
Are Your Ears Healthy This Will Interest You
A Norfolk Florida era notice from February 15 1897 offers a testimonial about chronic right eye catarrhal discharge and ear trouble cured by specialist Dr Pires. It states the discharge stopped after months of treatment and that others with similar conditions were greatly helped by the therapy. The notice is signed by Joan of Carol general manager and secretary of the America Protective Tranitance Company, with offices listed.
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Norfolk
Pires
Conault
I Jk Kirey
Joan of, Carol
America Protective Tranitance Company
the Vuh
Alain Street
Tunstall Avenue
H. Friedlander
Washington, D. C
Friedlander
Reed, Williams & Co
White Street
New York City
Bth Avenue
Cannon Ball Clothing Co
New No
Main Street
Pircy Dr I B Specialist Offices Ad
Dr I B Pircy offers ENT specialties for catarrh and ear nose throat chest and stomach issues at 814 Main Street offices 1 and 2 near Pronk & Sons with hours 9 to 12:30 and 2 to 6:30 p m.
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Main Street
Pronk & Sons
Miye
D. Om
Eye Examination And Free Medicines Offer
Free consultation and examination for eye care with glasses suggested. Free medicines provided to patients. advertisement promotes regular eye checks and eyewear services.
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Norfolk Real Estate and Stock Exchange
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Matilda MacCoy
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Mary
JF. Shields
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Mike Enns
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Trug
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Norfolk County Clerk's Office
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Peaathel Wines
Reed of Trust
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Trosten
Rome
Generek
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Kneipp
Norfolk Iron Works
Water Street
Norfolk, Va
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