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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1892
Page
3
A North Carolina reader details how a prewar farmer lived largely self sufficient with own meat, crops, and crafts. Postwar rail access and new credit laws led to mortgage burdens and loss of homestead, ending when lenders gained control under the new lien and chattel mortgage system. The tale frames how the market and credit revolution reshaped rural life.
H A Forney argues postwar debt, bank and land loan octopuses, and railroads drained farmer cash. High interest rates, unjust taxes, and easy credit surged, pushing farmers toward insolvency as goods flowed in and profits vanished. He calls for reform to restore confidence in laws and the economy.
A testimonial filled ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and consumption with free trial bottles at John Y MacRae's drugstore and large bottles priced 50c and 1.00. It promotes Leverette Obesity Pills with a Boston user claim of ten pounds lost in three weeks and endorsement by a physician. Also touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy option.
A reader promotes a plating setup from H. F. Delno & Co. of Columbus Ohio as a way to earn money at home. He claims a $5 investment yields a $25 weekly income with gold silver and nickel plating and reports strong demand.
By virtue of power conferred by a mortgage deed executed by J W Eddins and A L Eddins his wife the deed is recorded in Registry of Wa County book 121 page 335 I will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Raleigh city to the highest bidder for cash On
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