UNCROWNED KINGS OF RAIL HEROISM IN NORTH CAROLINA
The Chronicle highlights engineer John Hessenser and flagman Jon Corron for heroism on a Wilmington and Weldon line night shift. Hessenser stayed with the moving engine to warn and save passengers despite danger, while Corron returned through fog to signal the second train. Toronto votes to keep Sunday streetcar ban, honoring Sabbath observance.
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Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
John Hessence
Weldon
Jack Bissett
HeEssencer
Battleboro
Hussencer
Hassencer
Hessenger
Mr. Bissert
Joan Corron
Hessenerr
Hessen- Ger
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North Carolina Plans Major World Fair Exhibit
The North Carolina Board of Agriculture will invest $10,000 to prepare a state exhibit at the World’s Fair using its officers and experience. Private subscriptions are sought to boost the display, with Durham Globe pledging $250 and Blackwell Durham Bull Company $1,050. A statewide canvass is planned to secure support.
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Blackwell Durham Bull Company
World’s Fair Commissioners
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Eny Insurance Company
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Wis Gon Pally
Sensible farmer letter favors self sufficiency and profits
Edgecombe county farmer argues in private letter that if the Southern States raise all their supplies it would cost nothing and cotton prices would stay strong. He urges smaller crops and better land rest. Senator Isaac Avery Morganton mayor elect calls for restraint after a slander dispute with Morganton Herald.
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Edgecombe County
Isaac Avery
Morganton
Morganton Herald
Rockingham Teacher Tests History With Quiet Quiz
A young public school teacher near Rockingham posed three questions about U.S. presidents and the current governor to his class. No responses to the first two prompts emerged, until a voice from the rear answered the governor as Mr. Frank McNeill.
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United States
North Carolina
Frank McNeill
Free trial of Asthma Cure by Dr Schiffman in St Paul Minn
Dr R Schiffman of St Paul Minnesota offers a free trial package of Schairmanns Asthma Cure by mail to any sufferer. Advertisement claims instant relief in worst cases and cures where others fail. Includes a reader testimonial praising Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and a list of other remedies and products for sale.
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R. Schiffman
St. Paul
Minn
Schairmann
State Chronicle
Ely
B. W. Sperry
Hartford, Conn
How’s Your Wife Tonic Advertisement From P P P
A 19th century ad urges readers to buy P P P Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as a woman’s regulator and tonic. It claims the remedy reaches the blood’s source, improves energy and mood, and is endorsed by physicians. Sold by medicine dealers nationwide.
Good Looks Linked to Vital Organs Health
Healthy appearance tied to liver stomach and kidney function. Electric Bitters acts on these organs curing pimples blotches and boils for a clear complexion. Sold at MacRae's drugstore 50c per bottle. Simmons Liver Regulator cures dyspepsia biliousness sick headache and indigestion.
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MacRae’s Drugstore
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Soothing Relief
An old patent remedy claims to cure bitter tastes, dull headaches, despondency, and constipation by balancing stomach acid and cleansing the tongue. Advertises with children and infants as safe, boasting a 49 year reputation for gentle, reliable relief if it does any good.
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Simmons
Be Not Imposed Upon Genuine Trade-Mark Notice
A brief consumer notice highlighting the red Z Trade-Mark on the wrapper indicating authenticity. The mark and J. H. Zeilin & Co signature serve as the distinguishing seal to avoid fraud.
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J. H. Zeilin & Co
Mortgage Sale in Cary Township Wake County
By authority in a mortgage of J J Olive and M J Olive recorded in Wake County NC. On February 22 1862 at the Raleigh court house door the property will be sold for cash. The 180 acre tract lies near Asbury on the North Carolina Railroad six miles west of Raleigh adjoining P H Adams L L D Castleberry Richard Rea and others. Peele and Maynard attorneys for mortgagees. This January 14 1892.
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J .J. Olive
M. J. Olive
Wake County
Olive
Raleigh
Cary
North Carolina
Asbury
P.H Adams
Administrator's Notice for H H Herzing Estate
Martha L. Horton announces herself as administrator of H H Herzing deceased. Creditors must schedule payments to the estate and present claims to her or attorney by December 1503 or be barred. Raleigh, North Carolina.
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H H Herzing
Fragmentary Notice from Henry Building Office
An incomplete notice from the Henry Building in front of the Postoffice Lock Box 878 references a pulse cost and a garbled offer including a calendar. The readable phrase suggests an outreach or sales pitch with unclear details and a promised calendar.
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Henry Building
Postoffice
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