Farmers Lose Riches After Railroads Reach Their Farm
A chorus of letters from North Carolina farmers argues a railroad near a homestead did not make a farmer poor by bringing him into the world but poor by mismanaging resources. Many blame neglect of home supplies, credit purchases, and fashion driven expenses for mortgage foreclosures and decline.
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Springs
N. C
Pater
Jean
C.M
Buruineton
Beck
Jxo. P. Beck
Speicnt
Brivee
W. M. Carpen
Asheville
Eve. D. Carrer
Cuatham Co
W. C. Beckwits
Merry Oaks
W. T. Epwards
Mortgage Sys
Wise
Grirton
P. B Lartin
Farm Mismanagement Leads to Mortgage in North Carolina
In multiple short notes from January, farmers from Scrantonville and West End in North Carolina face consequences of neglecting their own business. Each entry cites improper use of funds, buying outside supplies, or idle time as factors behind financial troubles and mortgage risks.
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E. A. Moore
State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Called for March 2 1892
The State Democratic Executive Committee chaired by Smith will meet in Raleigh on Wednesday March 2 1892 at 11 oclock a.m. The purpose is to fix a date and place for a State Convention and conduct other business. Members are expected to attend due to the importance of the session.
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Democratic Executive Committee
State Democratic Executive Committee
Smith
Raleigh
A Money Maker and Various Home Remedies
A reader touts a money making scheme using a plating outfit costing five dollars promising twenty five dollars weekly from jewelry tableware knives and spoons. The note includes endorsements for Simmons Liver Regulator P P P Ely's Cream Balm Abbott's East India Corn Paint and claims of cures and revenue figures from state collections.
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H. F. Delno & Co
Columbus
O. It
Ohio
Safe Investment Promises Relief with Dr King’s New Discovery
A guaranteed safe plan offers a full purchase price refund if unsatisfactory. Buy Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung ailments at John Y. MacRae’s drugstore with free trial bottles. The remedy is said to relieve coughs bronchitis asthma and related diseases and is pleasant to taste.
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Dr. King
John Y. Mac-Rae
Bucklen Arnica Salve And Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotion
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. It also endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla to strengthen purify and vitalize the blood amid summer fatigue and debility.
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Bucklen
John Y. MacRae
Ely
Hood
Newspaper Outfit For Sale and Storage Services Offered
Liberal cash advances on cotton either bill of lading or cotton in hand. Ample storage facilities available. Parties wishing to hold cotton urged to communicate. For sale complete newspaper outfit for a five or nine column paper including a Potter Power Press. Also offering safety deposit boxes in a granite and steel vault described as the first in Raleigh.
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Potter Power
Raleigh
Auction Sale of Land in Wake County Halegh NC
Auction sale of land under mortgage deed by J W Eddins and A L Eddins. The property lies in Little River Township adjoining W Moore and A J Richardson, totaling 32 acres part of Sam Strickland land. Held at the court house door in Halegh at noon for cash to the highest bidder. RF Montague attorney for Vortvagees Raegh NC January 50 sve.
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J W. Eddins
AL. Eddins
Wake County
Dor
Halegh
W. ©. Moore
A. J Richardson
Sam Strickland
Little River Township
Montague
Vortvagees
Rae
Local Builder Opens for Business and Supplies
A new company announces incorporation and invites business. It offers to furnish and build, repair any kind of building and supply sash blinds and other building materials on short notice.
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