Roasted Heat and Johnsons Schemes In 19th Century Writings
A humorous snippet shows Betsy and Kurnell Johnson sparring over a broiling hot spell and flirtations in Flirtville, followed by a serious extract from Judge Simonton's decision on the North Carolina Railroad lease. The judge discusses sovereignty, stockholders rights, and the state’s role as a corporate owner, instructing a special master to hear bona fide dispute details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurnell Johnson
Betsy
Consola
Flirtville
Gude
Congress
Dumakrat
Democracy Positoffia
Thomas Jefferson
Kurnell
Charleston
Columbia
North Carolina Railroad Company
Orton
Robinson
United States
Supreme Court of the
Warshall Va
Western North Carolina Railroad Company
North Carolina
Pennoyer
D. L. Russell
Richmond & Danville Railroad Company
Supreme Court of
State of North Carolina
N. C
Logan
N.C
Court of Last Resort
Messia
Russell and
Walser
Kerr Craige, Esq
The New Woman Makes A Flashing Entrance
A fragment from Kalamazoo Telegraph describes a curious scene where Uncle Hiram and his nephew spot a striking figure described as the new woman. The vision unsettles the observer as steel spokes and red bloomers converge in a brisk, cameo moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Kalamazoo
Letter urges using business fund to restart shoe factory
W B Barnes writes to Bretaren urging full use of the Business Agency fund to push Alliance operations and reopen the Hillsboro shoe factory. He criticizes prior lockup of funds and calls for a proactive plan from brethren, proposing reorganizing if needed to achieve enterprise success. July 2, 1897 Hillsboro North Carolina.
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Bretaren
Denmark
Barnes
Sic
Y Treas
Hillsboro
N. C
Revenue bill controversy prompts calls for explanation
A letter from Senator A J Moye questions the poll tax provision in the Revenue bill and urges Senate members McCaskey Walker Justice and Grant to clarify. The writer emphasizes the Senate may not have knowingly passed the final law and seeks accountability amidst committee discussions. Also noted is praise for North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts citing Harper's Magazine and The New York Forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McCaskey
Walker
Justice
Grant
A J. Moye
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Harper’s Mo Engine
New York Forum
South
North Carolina
Beware Mercury Ointments and Catsarrh Cures
An old warning against using catarrh ointments containing mercury and taking internal mercury remedies. Claims products from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio are dangerous and urges buyers to seek genuine Sirs Cure with testimonials and drugstore availability for 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toldo, O
Tolsdo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Remarkable Builder Recovers Using Williams Pink Pills
Udney Y. Wilson, a Detroit contractor living at 87 High Street, West, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after a years long back pain, kidney issues, and sleepless nights. He recalls pain relief and renewed energy after trying the remedy, and recommends it to neighbors. The advertisement notes pill contents, claimed benefits, and pricing at 50 cents a box or 2.50 for six, shipping from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udney Y. Wilson
Ering
Detroit
Mich
High Street
West
Dr. William
Iid
Dr. Williams
Pci
Rupert Evit Jr
Wayne County
Michigan
Williams
Dr. Hua Medicine Company
Schenectady
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Simonton
Zeke Bileins
R Sidney T. Wilson
The
Evening News
Detroit, Mich
Andrews
Grenada
E. M. Andrews
Charlotte
N. Cc
Berwanger’s
Serges
S. & D. Berwanger
Raleigh, N
Ks. L
Beard County Commissioners
College of Agra
Alexander
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