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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1893
Page
3
J. P. Mentor of Davidson, NC argues that restricting hours for mill operatives would hurt small mills run by farmers and laborers. He cites night work aiding families, improved conditions, schooling, and health, urging lawmakers to consider the practical impact on employment and bread and meat, warning of widespread unemployment if night shifts are banned.
A collage of 19th century cures and cures all tones touts Dr Kings New Discovery Kemp’s Balsam Ely’s Cream Balm P P P Castoria and more. It promises relief for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with trial bottles and money back guarantees from druggists and sellers in Raleigh New York and Chicago.
An assorted old newspaper fragment mentions Kemp's Balsam claimed to stop coughs instantly with free bottle offers. It then advertises Queen Plating Outfits with easy home use and high earnings for agents. A separate public notice seeks incorporation of The Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Additional items advertise Raleigh travel information and East Indian Corn Paint for corn treatment.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as pleasant to taste and effective for cleansing the system. It claims prompt action on kidneys, liver, and bowels, relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, and notes bottles are sold at 50c and 1.00 by leading druggists. It warns against substitutes and lists California Fig Syrup Co with multiple city offices.
Trains moving Sunday November 27 1892 on the SLEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD with forwarders General J B Kenly T M Emerson and M Serpell listed. Mixed freight and passenger routes connect Goldsboro LaGrange Falling Creek Kinston Caswell Riverdale Croatan Wildwood Atlantic Morehead City and Morehead Depot with daily and Sunday services and connections to Wilmington Weldon Richmond Danville and other lines. Superintendent L D Dill notes train numbers and arrival times including through freight northbound departures from Goldsboro.
Trains running south on No 93 No 27 and No 4 with daily and Sunday service notes. Stops include Tarboro Wilson Fayetteville Florence Wilmington Goldsboro Magnolia and more with specific departure times and connections. Northbound No 46 No 78 No 14 run daily and Sunday with morning and evening departures.
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