Governors shake up rail line leadership and mill plans
Gov Russell removes Robert Stancock as president of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. Massachusetts Cotton Mill Company votes to extend the Lindale Georgia plant after Lowell mills run at loss. Census shows 7,638,360 blacks in the United States with Georgia and Mississippi as top southern counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Russell
Robert Stancock
Atlantic and North Carolina Rail Road
Massachusetts Cotton Mill Company
Lowell
Ross
Lindale
Oneu
Stepa
Georgia
United States
LSOC
Tennessee
A Ideas
Kentucky
Maryland
Florida
Missouri
West Virginia
Free Discovery Cough Remedy Offered For Sufferers
Copy of a newspaper ad invites sufferers to obtain a free sample bottle of Dr. King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The offer promises no purchase required and claims many physicians endorse the remedy as guaranteed and effective. Regular sizes are priced at 50 cents and 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boquist
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Sausage Found in Year 875 Sparks Food History Talk
The Wilmington Star notes a sausage discovered in 875 and observes several current specimens appear traceable to that era, highlighting a quirky link between ancient finds and today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
Advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure
An urgent plea to try One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive for pneumonia consumption and serious long-term illnesses following neglected colds.
Last Columbus Defendants in Cadiz End Up in Poor House
A Spanish paper reports the final two defendants linked to Christopher Columbus are now residents of a poor house in Cadiz. The move marks the end of the long legal case in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Cadiz
BuckLEN’s AKNICA SALVE for Cats and Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts BuckLEN’s AKNICA SALVE as the best salve for cats boils sores ulcers rashes and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by W. Tlaves druggist with a stated price per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlaves
Draggurist
Great Moscow Bell Not World’s Largest
A report notes the great bell of Moscow is not the largest in the world. It states the title belongs to the bell in the Temple of Czars in Japan, known for having no clapper and struck with a wooden battering ram.
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Moscow
Czars
Kinto
Japan
Panacea Ointment Sold by Hillsboro Drag Co
An advertised Panacea Ointment claims to cure cuts bruises sprains ulcers sore nipples burns and various sores. It notes the preparation has been made by Mrs Jos A Harris Hillsboro North Carolina and will be sold by the Hillsboro Drag Company from now on.
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Jos A. Harris
Hillsboro
N. C
Hillsboro Drag Company
Omaha
Neb
Widow recalls a tragic city death from a fall
A widow grieves as witnesses recount a man’s death after a fall from a high window. A sympathizer questions whether the incident occurred from the fourth or fifth story, noting the sudden, fatal result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priend
Explosion Destroys U S Battleship Maine at Havana Harbor
Report recounts the February 15 blast sinking the Maine in Havana with 350 aboard and fewer than 100 saved. The ship’s cost and dimensions noted, while theories range from gun cotton to treachery as officials probe the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Maine
Havana
Cuba
Spain
You Will Never Be Sorry For Living a Pure Life
Mr Ward L. Smith of Frederickstown Missouri suffered chronic diarrhoea for over thirty years. After unsuccess with European and American doctors he tried Chamberlain’s Colio Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle helped and continued use cured him. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Ward L. Smith
Frederickstown
Europe
America
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Lowell
Kodak
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for women's ills
An 1890s advertising blurb promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness and female complaints. It claims benefits for working and homebound women, with warning of marital stress and motherhood. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, at a dollar per bottle. Abraham Lincoln quote included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Political speculation and local notices in Raleigh newspaper
Discussions name Hon. Thomas Settle and Dr. Shepherd as possible Congress nominees with Maj. W. A. Guthrie predicting reelection for Kitchin. Mentions of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure as remedies. Judge Starbuck injunctive action on Wilkes county bonds cited with appeal noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Settle
Congress
Dr. Shepherd
Durham
Starbuck
Call
Wilkes County
Supreme Court
Browns' Iron Bitters hailed as a universal health booster
A 25 year survey of medical progress praises Browns' Iron Bitters as the greatest household remedy for all ages. The advert asserts it contains essential elements of good health and can benefit men women and children, with broad dealer availability.
Local Advertiser Seeks patrons and supplies diverse goods
A storefront near the post office and courthouse promotes a full line of Family Groceries Toiletries perfumes and paper goods with fresh Gardeneed Notions Dry Goods shoes Crockery Hardware and even pickles. Also the News and Observer offers subscriptions and the North Carolinian weekly. Administrator Jasper N. Warren issues estate claims deadline February 11 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coourt House
L. Whitted
W. A. J. Cooper
Jasper N. Wapren
Value of State Fish Industry Noted in Washington Case
Washington Messenger notes the fish trade value exceeds 100000 and a court action will address title to Pine Level in Johnston county. Prince Alfred Impey, recently arrived from South Africa for Shaw University, is dying in Southern Pines due to galloping consumption.
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Washington
Pine Level
Johnston County
I. T. Oliver
Prince Alfred Impey
Raleigh
South Africa
Shaw University
Southern Pines
Asheville
Internal Revenue
Greensboro
Rockingham County
Ayersville
Seasonal Market Prices From 19th Century Trade Sheet
Weekly market report lists prices for grains and livestock. Wheat 90 cents to $1 per bushel, corn 45 cents, oats 35 cents, meal 50 cents, pork 5 to 6 cents per pound, bacon 7 to 10 cents, flour 5 to 6.50 dollars per barrel. Also notes beeswax 20 cents, eggs 10 cents a dozen, potatoes 1.25 a bushel, and various farm goods with strong demand.
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N
Possishep
Joseph A. Harris
Bucklen’s
Aknica
Castoria
DeWito
Angel
Abraham Lincoln
Raleigh Daily Post
Maj. W. A. Guthrie
Kitchin
Butler
Cy Thompson
Ritchiff
DeWist
B. W. Parsell
Kattenersville
DeWitt
News and Observer
Associated Press
Daily News and Observer
State News
Chatham
James E.barke
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
ER. M. Andrew
STATE
Charlotte, N. C
Rue Charlotte Observer
Caroina
Foremost Newspaper
the Daily Observer
the Weekly Observer
The
Weekly Observer
CuarLorre, N.C
Harris Steam
Addres Harris’ Steam Dye Works
N.C
Jacob B. Rosemond
Arch. Cain
Sterling Browning
NEW York Ledger
Levcher
New York
Pe Nash
Oxford
Courts of
Orange
Person
Durham and
Granville
S M. Gattis
Hillsboro, N. Cc
Joan W. Graham
Paul
Gratiam Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N.C
Ajam
Caswell
Per
Iester D. Turner
Loane
J & Spurgeon
Hayes’ Drugstore
Oo Board
Henry Richabip
Re Ieee Purifiers
Willams, Davis, Brooks & Co
Detroit
Mich
Draggist
Hillsboro, N. C
C. Company
Gonsers American Beauties
FCO
Ancy
Eatherbone Corset CO
M. L. Taylor & Sister
Katie Riley
A. I. Holden
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