Reappointments and opinions stir Nelson era echoes
The issue notes U S District Court Judge Joseph A Harris reappointed and Adjutant General Moorman predicting General Joe Wheeler will deliver the oration at the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Charleston on May 10. It critiques misstatements about national wealth, cites editorials from Wilmington Messenger and Charlotte Observer, and highlights a new Revenue and Machinery Act provision warning against evading taxes with securities.
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Moorman
Joe Wheeler
United Confederate Veterans
Charleston
New Revenue and Machinery Act
Gattis
HiLlsboro
Court House
General Assembly
Laws’ Furniture
Churton Street
Cout
Satuday
George Laws
Joan T. Shaw
A Clever Trick and a Mix of Remedies
A mixed ad note highlights Electric Bitters as a tonic and cure for various ailments, claims to purify blood and restore vigor, and advertises W. A. Hayes Drug Store. It also mentions a law on hats with stuffed birds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy via W. A. Hayes. A conference date in Richmond for electing U S Senators by direct vote is noted, with a cough cure claim as a remedy for throat and lung issues.
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W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
W. M. Terry
Chamberlain
Elkton
W. A. Hayes
Richmond
United States
W. A. Hayea
W. J. A. Cooper
General Mercantile
L. B. Whitted & Co
IL. B. Whitted
Carr, Orange County
Dog Bark Arrest In Japan After Disturbed Slumber
A dog barking at night leads to the owner’s arrest in Japan and a one year labor sentence for disturbing neighbors’ sleep. The case underscores strict noise-related penalties and local enforcement actions.
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Japan
Copper and Gold Richest Deposit At Union Mine Salisbury
Reports claim the Union mine near Salisbury contains a vast copper and gold ore vein spanning over half a mile. Surface ore runs three percent copper, rising to five at water level, ten percent at 600 feet, and up to forty percent deeper. Native copper sheets lie at the bottom. ore values average $3 to $7.50 per ton. Ten to twelve miles of veins may be profitably worked, with copper alone valued over $860 million. The mine, idle since 1860–61, awaits development by interested parties.
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Union
Salisbury
Pain Balm Endorsed for Rheumatism by Local Merchants
W J Cuyler of Red Creek and W G Phippin editor Reed Creek Herald praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a superior liniment for rheumatism and household use. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist, with Cuyler described as a leading village merchant and prominent local figure.
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W. J. Cuyler
Red Creek
Cuyler
W. G. Phippin
Reed Creek
W. A. Hayes
Meth odial Protestant anniversary events across North Carolina
The 70th anniversary of the Meth odial Protestant Church founding will be observed in North Carolina in April across its churches. The item also notes widespread promotions and medical ads, including Dr. King's New Discovery trial bottles, De Witso's Witch Hazel Salve endorsements, and mentions a U.S. Spain treaty end proclamation and a proposed ministerial appointment.
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North Carolina
Sun Burning Itself Up Says Norwegian Figures
A note from the Asheville Citizen reports a claim that the sun is rapidly burning itself up, predicting extinction in the distant future. The calculation rests on Norwegian figures, checked by another Norwegian, with a tongue in cheek remark about figures not dying while liars will figure.
Prices Current for Farm Products and Goods
Wholesale and retail prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee and sugar listed. Farm produce in good demand with varied per unit rates, reflecting regional markets and time.
Livers and Cough Cures Feature Local Advertisements
Local papers mix patent medicines with legal notices and carline canning plans. Ads promote De Witts Little Early Risers, One Minute Cough Cure and Bucken's Arnica Salve along with warnings on new county hawk fines and a Guilford dispensary debate.
Canary bird lives thirteen years in Salisbury Sun
Mrs. John L Brown owns a canary aged thirteen, kept with attentive care, and still sings sweetly. Various short notices across several papers mention local events, laws, and people including a tobacco market report and upcoming travel of Rev. Robert Strange.
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Salisbury
Darham
Durham
Central Plains
Rock Spring Items Show Good Prospects and Losses
Rock Spring notes mention elderly family members and feats like 46 rails split in a day. Rev J F McDuffie surveys academy lots as a potential town site. Farm reports predict strong corn with some fruit crop concerns. Rock Spring Academy trustees retained, funeral for Lizzie Roberson described, and sympathy sent to Mr Roberson. Rex signs off with an ad fragment about Ona Minote Cough Care.
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Cates
Anderson Cates
J. F McDuffie
Academy
Rock Spring Academy
W. F. Dodson
W. H. Lloyd
W. Holmes
Crawford
Angel of Death
Allen J. Roberson
Lizzie
Bethlehem
Roberson
Rex
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N. C
Aerit
Joseph A. Harris
Ewart
U. . District Court
Wilmington Messenger
Charleston News
Coaurier
Hoyt
Philadelphia
Charlotte Observer
Illinois
Wilson News
Dr. King
Spain
Washington
McKinley
Hellamy Storer
de Witos
de Wito
Asheville
Greta Tiene Ald
Else Faas
de Witt
Davidson County
Superior Court
Lerxington
Guilford County
Murphy Scout
W A. Hayes
G. W. Burch
Roxboro
Supreme Court of Heaven
Lower Court of Public Opinion
W. H. Newman
Bucken
New
Peoples’ Mutual Benevolent Association of
Orange Division
Orange
Durham Counties
Samuel M. Gattis
Larry J. Parish
John K. Hughes
Thomas J. Oldham
L. B. Whitted
J. Frank Crawford
H. L. McDade
W. L. McDade
N. V. Ray
S.A. Forrest
P.M. Sykes
W. T. Wilson
Miller
R. A. Hodge
W. B. York
Thos. M. Cheek
J. Frank Pickard
M. A. McCauley
R. L. Smith
A. C. Griffin
James V. Beal
W J. Scott
State News
Pittsboro
Chatham
Brooks
Methodist Chrch
Robert H. Marsh
Baptist Church
M. M. Marshall
Episcopal Church
Wilmington
Robert Strange
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Europe
Minonomee
Atlantic Transport Line
Dcream
Office Wright Building
Durham, N
Jackson’s Saloon
Co. R. Parish
N. C
County of
John Laws
W. A. Maddry
Chmp Board Co
Susan Sharp
W. A. Jordan
Said County
Flillsboro
D. H. Hamilton
Orange County
Calvin E. Parish
Vicks Seeds
Carden and Floral Guide
Vick
Vicks Monthly
America
James Vicks Sons
Chester
Hillsboro, Y. Co
Profice
Sdwiegy
W. Grallan
Attorney-At -Ye
Oxford, N. Co
Durham and Granville
The
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I M. Gatits, d
Hillsboro, N.v
Peter
Joan W. Graham
Palaan & Graham. Gramay
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N. c
Homey Caswell
Durham, Grave
Ta Fepwarp L. Cooley
Notary Public and
Jessey OF
Tag Prack
N.C
Cooley's Furs
Spurgeon
G. Jones
Trape Maris
Seeneena
Munn
Entific American
All Newsdealen Mun Inn & Co
Bree
New York
St. Washington
Mass
Bostox
Mars
Cox Barat
Cmcico
Locus
DaLeas
Bax Francisco
Cal
Ara von Saleay
Murray
Aaest
Nahe Union Mer‘ Anti -B
Vndett L. Whit
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General Merchant
Hillzbore
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