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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1892
Page
7
An OCR fragment lists various patent medicines and tonics including Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ely’s Cream, Abbott’s Corn Cure, and Arnica Salve. It quotes testimonials praising cures for dyspepsia headaches hay fever and throat allergies, alongside notes on nostril spray and salve effectiveness.
Wake County Alliance invites members from Wake Johnston and Durham counties to a two day gathering in Auburn January 14 and 15 1892. State Lecturer expected Thursday with a public address Friday by President Butler Dr G W Sanderlin and A B Jones. Bring a basket of provisions and join to learn about relief and fair profits on labor.
An advertisement touts Leverette Obesity Pills as the only safe reliable treatment for obesity. It cites a European physician endorsement and a Boston testimonial from Henry Perkins claiming a ten pound loss in three weeks and improved health. Price is $2 per package or $5 for three, with orders mailed from 339 Washington St Boston.
Fragmentary ad from Mi enper and Linpray in Raleigh North Carolina shows an office in the Benny Building opposite the Post Office lock box. It mentions refunds estimates and a calendar price list with fields for amount age name and birthday. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Good looks come from healthy vital organs. Electric Bitters acts on the liver stomach and kidneys to improve complexion. Cures pimples blotches and boils and gives a clear skin. Sold at MacRae's drugstore 50c per bottle.
Semi official reports claim a stock company to rival the American Tobacco Company has been organized. A charter will be sought in a few days. The investors are said to be tobacco market capitalists from Virginia and North Carolina.
The text identifies coal brands and regions including Wilkesbarre free pasBOS White Ash Schuylkill Shamokin Lorberry Kanawha West Virginia Splint Tennessee Splint New River Splint Pocahontas. It asserts these are the best soft coal for grates and open fireplaces.
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