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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
6
A satirical back-and-forth follows a major urging married men to enter military service as a respite from domestic troubles. The piece, from Gaston County Alliance correspondence, discusses political reform, wealth concentration, and public welfare with quotes from leaders and historical figures, urging action over contemplation.
The text laments the passing of a world leader who affirmed duty as the noblest English word and notes his burial in Hollywood Cemetery. It honors his legacy and invites reflection on those who followed his example in public service.
A strange man claims to be a fore runner of the second coming, travels from beyond a frigid zone, and teaches a nature born gospel. He cites scripture, answers questions, and attracts a growing group of followers including several African Americans. He says mosquitoes do not bite him and he is one year nine months old, living on fruit.
A Greensburg Indiana article relays patient testimonials claiming Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured long hopeless cases of nervous affliction and blood weakness. It cites Mrs J E Smith and other locals who allegedly recovered after years of illness despite doctors verdicts. The ad notes pill availability and prices.
A deadly blaze on April 28 at Fifty fourth Street and Third Avenue in South Brooklyn killed four people and left others un accounted for. Tenants fled to the streets as flames spread through a crowded tenement with two jumpers dying and a third critically injured. A man and a woman on the top floor remain missing as crews search the ruins.
IT IS DEBOR FRANKFORT The Kentucky Senatorial contest ends with Senator Deboe elected to succeed Senator Blackburn. Long before noon a crowd filled the house, lobbies and galleries as ballots began after two legislative sessions and many rounds. Deboe 71 Blackburn 50 Martin 11 Stone 1.
A vintage classified style notice offers One Hundred Dollars reward for an uncured catarah case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors endorse the firm as honest and capable. West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin are Toledo wholesale druggists selling Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents per bottle with free testimonials.
A Patros dispatch blames Greek defeats in Epirus on defective provisioning. It notes Greek troops at Pente Pigadia fought twelve hours without food while ammunition ran out, hindering defense against Turks. The letter requests subscribers’ copies of specific April August and November 1896 file papers.
Epenton North Carolina Fisherman H A Bond announces new bright NC cut herrings at 300 dollars per thousand in flour barrels or boxes delivered f o b here. Orders must include the case to ensure prompt attention. handling expenses are high and care instructions accompany each order.
James City North Carolina April 16 97 Brethren of Craven County I call a meeting at the Court House in Newbert on Thursday May 13 at oclock to reorganise the Alliance of Craven County Four former members are urged to attend Harpy H Perry President Craven County I A thrift tip urges cleaning up property for better resale and a small investment in paint whitewash lumber and nails.
A curious ad claims hogs cattle and horses can lift mortgages while promising disease resistance and high yields. It touts 104 percent returns by sending for free particulars including rice and freight rates, and promotes fence making tools with a bold promise of sturdiness.
The North Carolina Manual Law and Forms revised today is proclaimed the best book for magistrates and county officers, replacing former editions. It is offered by Edwards & Broughton for mail delivery at two dollars.
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