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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1893
Page
3
North Carolina General Assembly debates an act to distribute railroad taxes equitably. The bill details state level taxes go to the State Treasurer, with county and school taxes distributed pro rata to counties by assessed value and population. Special taxes to be collected as before and the act to take effect after ratification.
Severe cold grips sections from Tennessee to North Carolina with rivers iced over and trains late. Snow depths reach two feet in Asheville and 26 below in Warnesville, while mountaineers endure the harshest weather in memory. Fires and relief efforts rise as workers aid the hungry and stranded. Electric Bitters and Radam’s Microbe Killer advertise amid the season’s misery.
The Curontele, with the Recreation Department of The Christian Union, supplies illustrated matter about the World's Fair and how to reach Chicago from Raleigh or home, including timetables and rail or steamship line pamphlets. No charge. Address the CHRONICLE in Raleigh or The Christian Union in New York for details.
An 1890s advertisement page touts Dr King’s New Discovery with 2228672 bottles sold in a year and a money back guarantee. It also promotes nanous cures for female health and skin conditions, Kemp’s throat claim, and P P P blood medicine with broad claims and trial sizes.
A dense set of medicinal claims and product pitches including Kemp's Balsam Ely's Cream Balm P. P. P and Ayer's Hair Vigor. Also promotions for Queen City Silver & Nickel Plating and travel notices from The Christian Union. The clipped text advertises tonics cures and daily earnings from sales.
Northbound trains listed from Goldsboro to Weldon Raleigh and Norfolk routes. Connections described with Wilmington & Weldon and Richmond & Danville. timing details include 12:10 pm departure and 3:5 pm arrivals. Officials L Dill and managers note daily service with Sunday exceptions.
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