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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1892
Page
2
The Chronicle warns correspondents to sign letters and identify authors, invites steady loyalty to Georgia and Massachusetts, and asks readers to report missed deliveries. It quotes Henry Grady and cites opinions by Ben Tillman and Grover Cleveland on party reform and faithfulness.
In a February 17 1892 communication Rockingham county legislator R P Herr argues the Third party threatens only the Alliance not the Democratic party He warns organized Alliance politics would end its usefulness and transform it into a mere skeleton of potential good factually noting its temporary defeat would not destroy the Democrats.
Raleigh dispatch reports rumors that Congressman Alexander was offered a third party nomination for governor but declined, insisting he remains a Democrat. The piece says no party can tender nominations before the State Convention and notes Alexander’s firm Democratic allegiance despite alliance ties.
Mr Bunn as chairman of the claims committee in the House presses to prevent treasury raids. The case involves Indianapolis postmaster Aguinta Jones and clerk Johnson with a thief stealing 2438 dollars when the door was left unlocked. The appropriation was denied. Bunn is described as a guardian against treasury looters.
The piece discusses scrutiny over H Hendersonville Times inquiries into H G Ewart selling public documents rather than distributing them. It notes the Wilmington Star reports Postmaster General Wanamaker has not recommended funding for the New York to Florida special mail service, raising concern it may end after July 1. It urges North Carolina senators and representatives to support continuation.
An 19th century health claim promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for grip weakness and debility. It asserts the medicine restores strength and vigor and expels poison from the blood.
The Senate and House discuss many postwar claims against the United States including reimbursement for Baton Rouge losses in 1863 and rents for land taken, crops and wood used by troops. Debates centered on statute of limitations and whether widows and orphans should be protected.
The Atlanta Constitution critiques a Ten nessean letter supporting Hitt citing that nominating him would lead to a Jacksonian succession and a stronger successor than Van Buren. It argues against one man wielding power and favors a 1896 decision by the 4,400,000 Democrats. It notes Springer free wool, Bryan free binding-twine, and Turner cotton ties bills moving through Congress.
Guaranteed care promises refunds if Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds fails under directions. Trial bottle free at John Y. MacRae's Drug Store with large size priced at 50 cents and up to 1.00.
Orrick J N McEvoy Druggist Oxanpo Florida April 20 1891 writes of selling three bottles of P P P large size and one small to dry. He says the remedy cured his wife of rheumatism winter before last and again this past winter with a half bottle. A friend’s sick turkey partially treated with a teaspoonful recovered by morning. He signs J N McElroy and recommends Simmons Liver Regulator for impure blood.
The ad claims liver and digestive ailments from nervousness to fevered attacks can be cured by Simmons Liver Regulator. It warns some fail to improve and suffer chronic illness. The product is distinguished by a red Trade-Mark and a signature.
Having qualified as executor of the will of George W. Thompson late of Wake County I notify creditors to present claims to Battle and Mordecai attorneys Raleigh by February 5 1893 A J Thompson Executor Sanford NC February 4 1892
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