North Carolina politics and railway expansion in 1897
The item reports on state election machinery debate, militia figures for 1896, and possible political appointments in North Carolina. It notes Gov McKinley era appointments, potential collectors, and a Raleigh claim about Duncan and Mewborne. It also covers Southern Railway buying land and expanding Pinner's Point terminal to bolster southern exports.
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The
Southern Railway Company
Pinner's Point
Elizabeth River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pinner
The Observer Stance on Lease Ends Debate
The Charlotte Observer reiterates its position on a lease and states that after the board of directors acted in what they believed to be the state's best interest, and with unanimous private stockholder approval, discussion should end. Reopening the case would lead to protracted and costly litigation.
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Charlotte Obsever
Electric Bitters and Goose Grease Liniment Featured in Pulp Ad Mix
An uneven ad page touts Electric Bitters praised by Dr Morrison for constipation headaches and general health plus Goose Grease Liniment claimed to cure skin and internal ailments. It also mentions a political arrest in Raleigh and a proposed North River bridge project at a cost of 29 million dollars.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sao
Annie Sieble
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
W. A Hayes’ Drug Store
Usto Ir
Earth
Aaron
St Luke
North River
Brooklyn Bridge
H. Zellin
Prisceipius
UNC Lectures Set for Spring Term in Gerard Hall
The Faculty of the University of North Carolina announces a spring term lecture series at Gerard Hall. February 12 Prof Harrington presents A Jay in Rome with stereopticon, February 26 Prof Gore on The History of the Calendar, March 12 Prof Wume on The Making of the English Bible, March 26 Prof Wilson on A Zoological Trip to the Bahama Islands, April 9 Prof Ball on Homer, April 23 Prof Williams Philosophy and Life, and May 7 Prof Cobb Living Lakes and Dead Seas with stereopticon.
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University of North Carolina
Gerard Hall
Harrington
Jay
Rome
Gore
Wume
Wilson
Bahama Islands
Ball
Homer
Williams
Philosophy
Cobb
Dr Kinag Naw Discovery Claims Universal Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kinag Naw Discover ROR Consumption as the best medicine for coughs colds and consumption. It promises universal cure with a money back guarantee and free trials at W A Hayes Drug Store.
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Dr. King
W.A Hayes’ Drug Store
Cure for Cures and Local Market Prices in 19th Century Gazette
PISO'S CURE FOR GURES. Best cough syrup. Sold by druge. WEAKLY LilLisnoko MAKEET RE PORT. Wheat and other commodities priced per bushel or pound. Pork, bacon, flour, tallow, beeswax, butter, eggs, peas, beans, hides, chickens, feathers, wool, coffee, sugar listed with varied rates. Also Cuban war agent ads with commissions and free outfits from THE NATIONAL BOOK CONCERN Chicago.
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Druge
Barry
Genis
Cuba
Senor Quesada
Washington
National Book Concern
Dearborn St
Chicago
State News Highlights Local Events And Changes
Local reports note property debt actions in St Elkin and a large porker weighed by neighbors. North Carolina items cover hunting sites bought by a Bostonman near Littleton, fishing and hunting notes, and medals offered for A and M College students, plus a Fayetteville preacher and Alamance legislative shifts. Political maneuvers in Ohio discuss the Hanna and Bushnell Senate appointment.
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Overman
Boston
Littleton
Tar Hee
Raleigh Gazette
Carr
Agricultural Department
A. and M. College
J. F. Foote, Jr
Mes
Bishop Hood
Fayetteville
A. B. Crumpler
Mig Goting
Caldwell Clappings and Local Happenings
D. S. Miller visited Durham this week. Edgar Bowling of Rougemont joined the callers Sunday. Prof. McCracken is doing good work in the school room and satisfies. Rev. D. N. Caviness preached at Walnut Grove Sunday and the people welcomed him. Mr. Houston Walker and Miss Minnie Montgomery were married Sunday at Walnut Grove church by Rev. Caviness. We wish them happiness. Farm Boy.
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D.S. Miller
Durham
Edgar Bowling
Rougemont
Cailers
McCracken
D. N. Caviness
Walnut Grove
Houston Walker
Minnie Montgomery
Walnut Grove Church
Farmer Boy
Seaboard Air Line Proposes 400000 Annual NC Road Lease
President Hoffman writes Governor Russell stating Seaboard Air Line is willing to pay 400000 yearly for leasing the North Carolina Road and urges acceptance of the offer. The letter signals the railroad's eagerness to secure the lease arrangement.
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Hoffman
Seaboard Air Line
Russell
Seaboard
North Carolina Road
Understanding Measurements From The Bible And Daily Life
A fragment explains ancient and biblical units such as a day’s journey about 23.2 miles and a cubit near 22 inches. It notes values for shekel, talent, and volume measures, with a dialect anecdote about a grandmother and Sammy.
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Piutebarg
Evzekiel
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Hillsborough, N
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Joseph A. Harris
North Carolina Railroad
Election Committee
Election Commission
Wilmington Star
Secretary of War
Senate
United States
J. Addison Porter
Hartford, Conn
McKinley
Raleigh
E. C. Duncan
Carteret
J. M. Mewborne
James A. Cheek
J. L. Graham
Our State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Newton
Graham
BuckLen
W A. Hayes
Draggist
Cohen
New York
State News
St Elkin
Coloreggnan
Bis Lagggaod
Maret
Las
Sud
Gastesia Gazette
J. L. Torrence
Fayetteville Observer
Ble. Howard
Carver's Creek
Alamance
Chatham County
E.S. Parker
Bushnell
hKianna
Columbus
Ouro
Friends of
M. A. Hanna
Bashnell
Sherman
Kushnell
Alan Jovex
Youngstown
Foraker
Gen. Jones
Hanna
Simmons
Simons
Caldwell
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Ath
Hotluwan
Porras
Nizhtral
Western Medicine Company
Kalamazoo, Mics
Coty S Spurgeon
Hillsboro
We. Hayes’ Drugstore
Sammie
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Russia
Brockton, Mass
EB A. Robuemond
Gilly
Magdalene
Rosalie
Sweet Myrtle Lee
John
Charles
H. Harris
North Carolina
Sical Prodigy
Iixn
Philadelphia, Pa
E. A. Rosemond
Court House
Litrie River
F. N. Wilson
Alex. Gray's
Nancy Harris
T. J. Riley
R. Miller
Hillsboro Road
D.I
Iller
Amwell
Macide
Bnet Wie
Hills Borg Preg Co
ER. A. Rosemond
Whester
D. Turner
N. A. M. AL Co
Uulsboro
N.C
Hillsboro, N.C
Dr. Strudwick
Q M. Satis, el
Attornrr
Law
Hillsboro, N. C
Prac
Joan W.graham
Paul C. Gratiam
Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamance, Caswell, Durham
Granville, Person and
Orange
Minton
Usch
Epsantat
Nasaau St
N.B
Hilleboro
Tote
Aingly
Eecarity
Onance County
Cervet
D. M. Laws
H Winder Webb
Feehorg
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