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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1892
Page
4
A gas explosion at Thrix Ohio inside a factory producing artificial gas causes a large blaze. Three workers are reported buried in the ruins as investigators note the disaster’s rapid spread. Nearby headlines report stockholder meetings and political receptions in various cities.
Mecklenburg county commissioners postpone the liquor license dispute to the next regular meeting on the first Monday in February. The News notes a brief respite for Charlotte residents as ice coated pavements prompt caution. A spectator jokes about keeping a bar in the pocket, while a pedestrian slips at the hotel entrance, whiskey dripping from his clothing. Simmonions Liver Regulator ad ends the item.
A planned duel on Belle Isle yesterday afternoon did not occur when one principal slipped on ice and sprained his ankle. His second offered to fight in his place, but both seconds refused, citing honor. Spectators and a notary noted the incident as wine settled the matter, with a future meeting anticipated. Simmons Liver Regulator urged for health.
Dialogue mocks a young woman’s facial blotches blamed on acne and rheumatism. Charley recalls a cure via a blood corrector, praising P. P. P. as a remedy used by the governor and suggesting Miss Daisy try it for noticeable skin and health issues.
The ad promotes Bucklen Arnic a Salve as a universal remedy for cuts burns sores ulcers and many skin conditions with a money back guarantee. It lists a 25 cent price at John Y. Mac Rae's and includes a testimonial from H L Meyer of Waverly New York praising Ely s Cream Balm for catarrh and a related cure claim.
Good looks depend on healthy vital organs. If liver stomach or kidneys are out of balance you show a dull or bilious look. Electric Bitters acts on these organs to cure pimples blotches and boils and improve complexion. Sold at MacRae's drugstore 50c per bottle.
Mr B B Imes of Alma Maine says Hood's Sarsaparilla saved his wife from seven sores healing her and making her well and strong. Bly's Cry Balm owners claim a remedy for catarrh colds in the head and hay fever not a liquid or snuff and easily applied into the nostril providing relief at once for 5c
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