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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1892
Page
2
Advertising rates list postage free delivery options including daily, weekly, and clubs. Terms show one year $6.00 daily, six months $3.00, one month 50 cents. weekly options $1.25 yearly, club rate $1.00 per member. Liberal commission offered to clubs and agents. Sample copies available on request.
The notice urges prompt reporting of undelivered papers and asks readers to mail their address and complaint. It calls for loyal, nationwide love of Georgia and Massachusetts, and reminds correspondents to use real names for credit. It cites Ben Tillman Grover Cleveland and cites a Durham Sun Caroniere update on a $50,000 public-building appropriation bill.
Congressman Alexander of the Sixth district introduces a plan for redeemable government stamps five cents to three dollars sold at post offices and redeemed at money order offices. The aim is to aid rural residents distant from post offices and improve currency convenience for merchants publishers and country customers. The Postmaster General backs extending postal notes but Alexander favors his redeemable stamp scheme over Wanamaker's.
The Baby Ruth sight reportedly failed to soften David Bennett Hitt toward reconciliation with rival leaders after the famed Cooper Union meeting. While Clive Land guided Gov. Hill to the house to view the infant, Hitt remains steadfast in his 1892 presidential ambitions, despite hopes of harmony sparked by the baby.
Senator Vaner proposes paying 12800 dollars to John D. Thorn of Halifax County North Carolina for fifty five bales of cotton destroyed in the war. Thorn’s claim was favorably reported in the last Congress. Mr Grapy introduces a bill to pay Cape Fear Steamboat Company fifty thousand dollars for use of its steamers by the government after the war.
A Boston and Maine railroad dispute fuels bribery accusations in New Hampshire Massachusetts and Maine. Senator Chandler alleges corrupt legislation and cites testimony from Boston and Maine President Jones. A Neuse River steam ferry petition circulates among New Bern citizens.
Ex President Cleveland traveled through Charlotte on a hunting and fishing trip with Jefferson. The Chronicle notes he waved off enthusiastic crowds as he read by the window. The piece highlights his popularity in North Carolina.
In Gaston County, former State Senator John F. Leeper was named clerk of the Senate committee on mines and mining chaired by W. H. H. Cowles. Senator Vance spoke at a Washington banquet marking the Cowpens anniversary, praised by attendees amid lively jokes and napkin waving.
A historical ad claims Simmons Liver Regulator cures bitter morning taste dull heads sour stomach heartburn restlessness and sleeplessness. It is described as harmless for all ages and says its forty year reputation proves it never fails to do good.
Ad appears urging buyers to examine wrappers for the red Z trade mark and the seal and signature of J. H. Zeilin & Co to distinguish genuine goods from imitations.
By virtue of a mortgage executed by J T Olive and M J Olive and recorded in Wake County. The sale takes place February 22 1892 at the Raleigh courthouse door at 12 o'clock noon for cash. The property is a 180 acre tract in Cary Township near Ash NC, six miles west of Raleigh, formerly part of the Relan tract. Peele and Maynard mortgagees. January 14 1892.
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