Inherited Blood Taint and a Child’s Struggle with Scrofula
An account warns that inherited blood taint harms children and links scrofula to wider illnesses. It cites W A Clayton of Addie NC endorsing S.S.S. as a cure, recounting a three year old’s recovery from severe sores to crutch-free walking after eight days on the remedy, with ten years of lasting health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Clayton
Addie, N. C
S.S.S
O'FERRALLS REJOINDER ON UNIT RULE DEBATE
Charles T. O'Ferrall defends Democratic principles and laments Republican charges. He recalls 1892 and 1896 unit rule debates, recounts conferences with Gen. Lee and others, and pledges faith in the people and in Virginia Democrats. He argues for harmony, denounces treasonous factions, and reaffirms loyalty to democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonal Melibers
Exchange Hotel
Lure
F Lee
Gordon
Hon
Llolmes Conrad
Thomas Smith
Cleve- Jane
Siute
Allver
Teople
McWinivy
Cultere
Republican Party
le Bonator
Hla
Nator
Virginia
Bevan
Cyrup
Lant
Charles T. O'Terralil
A Memory of Yellow Fever Haunting a Town
A narrator recalls a 42 year old event from 18th century years ago about a yellow fever scare. His uncle hosted a doctor who warned of a ship from abroad and ordered precautions in the front yard. The tale hints at a town-wide panic and departure from daily life as fear spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Collins
Portsmouth
Norfolk to Cinci via Richmond and Williamsport schedule
Norfolk to Cincinnati passage details appear with routes via Richmond and Williamsport, listing passenger trains and connections to Newport News Norfolk Portsmouth Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. The notice includes sailing dates for the Baltimore Steam Packet Company Bay Line, New York arrivals and cargo handling. Tickets available at No. 77 West Main Street and on board for freight and passenger travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Steam Packet CO
BAY Line
Imendish
Jiortniauth
Nertelki
Man
Ons Pont
Biattimore
Italtimore
Are
New Yorks
Soltit
New York
Villadelphia
Diatthnore
Baltimore
Old Maing
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Rage
Barsage
Ofce
West Main Street
Ben Re
Morfolk
Apia
Devo Ee
Lev Lattimore
Light
Bliwasthav
Probate
Norili
Most and
Weert
United States Mall
NeSsenter Wal
Woreoington
Arriva
Washington
Paloot
Glee Regulan
SUIPS
Philadmelpida
POLK
Philadelvinia
Philadelphia
S.A. Lo
Arritutic Coast Line
Virgiok and Tennessen aAir
Ruilway
Norfolk and Carolina
Norfolk and Southern
Gallon
W. McCarick
General Southern
von W. D. Clypee & CO
Abadmanca Etione
Belio Bert Ing Menla
Glaypeed
Helter Ofice
RTC
Newport News
Richmond
Fiestton Winns
North
Ihmpion
Luray
Leave Company
Old Point
Ana
Bay Fuller
Tou
N. i
A. Mn
Smitu
YORK
Tay Renton
Portsmont
Simon DD
Bist
Ware
Severn
Ork
M.C
Ne & Ae
S.C
High Street
Tahd
Mo Dally
Portsmmouth
Noir
Sinky
Peneteoet
At & A
Mit Pitloadelphie
Phtoma
Peston
Han
Trois Lenewoen
Jormey Clg
Sintlidelphia
Walker Acency
Alionetie
COOKR
Genera Arent
Yellow fever outbreak in Portsmouth and family tragedy
A survivor recounts a Portsmouth yellow fever outbreak that claimed a sister and touched many relatives. He describes fever, fear, and the doctors’ efforts, the burial of a loved one, and how remaining family members were moved away while the illness spread through the town. The narrator notes personal illness and the toll on his father, mother, and others, ending with a medical advertisement for DeWitt’s Liver Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guire Erik Weadowks
Billota
Carter
Pately
Carter Medicine CO
New York
Mr. Collins
Tor. Collins
General Hodges
Hodges
Portsmouth
Florence
Hoe
Dr. Smith
Dery Creek
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Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
Carters
Bilisan
Cape Woens
Eusinane
Ulicauy
Ill
O'Ferralls
Ummm
Borfalk
Fleean View
Rontoik
Osean View
R. R
Witlough
Bar Spit
Lewy Bortolls
Tonaw
Teva, Fe
Arriva Old Polne
Elathy
Dally
Sinday
Mary
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L. D. Mat
Wrymouth
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Windsor
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Orental
Nor- Foi Ata
Piesday
Phuredn
Butundwy
Connerts
Elizabeth City
Nowlin
Morebend City
Kington Aml
Wilmington
S. A
Komoku Island
Diam
Witl
Mathet
Norfolk and Western
Lpreight
Water Street
Dasterm
Carolina Dispatch
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OLD A. Minion
Norfolk and Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Astern
North Carolina
Norfolk, Va
HW. Co
Chesapeake
UTE
Nhio Railway
Str. Louise
Ncimond
Cincinnati
Narfolk Ccs
Newport
Richmonds
Wiehmont
Waishington
Uwehmend
Koneeverte
Cinetounth
Leodsottly
Lowis
Cintas
Leouieviie
Meeks
Mionsville
Lao Dieton
Suritay
Cinetvuat
Louisville
Menta
Hybes Weel
Tondonsville
Louise T
Telot
Menem
Gronby Street
Senor Arent
Randall
Sou Vy Railway
Thmougl
Beien
Frost
Ecumndule
ERN Co
Bad Dee Shiv
Viki Vinee Vita Dahbe Dyad Cos
Pan Ie
Pas
Folk
Srinath
Atatelsh Durham Burlieton
Ashe iNir
Tollness
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Montgomery
HC & H
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HOTA
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Sloan Tha Ig al Bie
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Nwithouin
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Coalin
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Jaaily
Haily
ULV
Coe
Punture
Gees
Suns
Hobs
Shueky Dionnt
Witllataston
Wiyawouih
Waehington
Kinston
Wilson
Coldshore
Woahwhieton
Wayetteville
Kotedee
Columbia
Avigieti
Ap Abu
Miron
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Jacksonville Pany
Sunney
Blymouth
Roel Iy
Master Caroliin
Wipomnia
Loch An
Th Stadt
Sain Ho
Trois Norfolk
Wittitiartor
Jadse
Tele Sens
Atlantic
I Wiley
Norfolk Oor
Opypadhle
Ite Fouth
Sloane
Aaki Erriet
Air Vicket
IAMS
T. M. Emerdoss
Gern Moana Emerson
Mumiger
Errrer
Lynchburg
Suffolk
Waverly
Teelersuirg
Overtook
Atation
Main Street
W. T. Revilg
Chester and Lenoir RR
Oan
Reese
Ashevilla
Chester
Yorkville
Cultoliae
N. UM
Fairbank Company
Chicago
Bt. Louis
Montreal
KM Guinne
Virginia Beach
Pew Whrowe
Lam
Leon
Expres
Leecal Xpress
Toocal Xpress
Mio Pain
Leen
Max Press
Lecal Express
Lora
Emcent
Hnes
Norolk
B. P. Holland
R.H. Pannill
DeWit
Marty Risers
Trotter
Twitt & Smith
L. Wigon
Thane
Old Domai Sietasif
Hoicons’ & Jeners
Tetasporta
Hwhryds
WARIS
Lesterinss
Heron
Boni
Et Pia
Nyrk
Winitny
Mays
Cape Charles
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Lite
Jan Pourson
New Orleans
Sty
Nashwille
Serersarde
U Teau, Am
Conmstoge
Voss Hallware
Bmou
Ere Mowlay
Ib Ag
Tos
PHNOM
Feu
Norfoli
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Woy
Danville
Raihway
Dane
Jacksonvile
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