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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1891
Page
2
Local editor Josephus Daniels outlines the board at 216 Payetteville Street Rareian North Carolina as directors are named for the upcoming issue. Further details on appointments follow in this edition.
Dairy rates listed include one year at a reduction of 6.00 and six months at 3.00 off. One month at 50 cents off. Weekly rate one year is 1.25 less. A misprint shows Werkly in clubs of five at one dollar off. Liberal commission allowed to club agents. Sample copies provided free on application.
The notice asks readers to report missed or late deliveries by posting their address and complaint. It emphasizes papers should be on doorsteps by six in the morning and promises prompt attention to any fault.
Ben Tillman declares as a Democrat that he opposes forming a third party in the South and frames reform efforts within party lines. He says any outside organization would fail.
Ex Senator Norwood’s Raleigh speech is praised as thoughtful and patriotic. He warns against extremism and urges investigation, conciliation, and unity. He advises reform advocates to work within Democratic conventions and seek concessions to implement wise measures without risking defeat.
The Young Men’s Democratic League of Atlanta plans a banquet on the eve of the Grady monument unveiling October 21. Attendees include Governor Hirt of New York Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania Governor Albertt of New Jersey Hon Patrick Collins of Boston Senator West of Missouri and others General Palmer of Illinois and Senator Wotcott of Colorado have indicated attendance. Governor Hitt and Governors Pattison and Anperr are slated to speak.
Hon Jnc G Oris newly elected from Kansas fourth district drafts a broad financial measure for the incoming Congress. The plan includes pennies nickels silver and gold coin free coinage and 2 000 000 000 in paper money all interchangeable at par and legal tender for all debts. It also creates three treasury funds the general revenue fund the real estate and revenue fund and the national food and clothing fund.
The Chronicle argues farmers must back the Democratic party or lose any relief and fear a Republican restoration under Harrison. It links political choices to taxes and the force bill, projecting ongoing burdens and unconstitutional laws. a brief ad for Simmons Liver Regulator follows.
The Chronicle urges white ministers to preach to negroes and argues systematic postwar instruction would raise negro piety and improve race relations. Bishop Galloway cites experiences in Mississippi showing receptive colored congregations and warns against abandoning preaching to blacks on grounds of dignity.
State Democratic Executive Committee chaired by Ep Cuameers Smith Esq calls a meeting in Raleigh on October 15 at 2 p m with central committee members and district representatives listed by district across nine districts including Lamb Skinner Roberts Carter and many others.
A special committee of the American Newspaper Publishing Association led by Col. Fred Erick Driscoll, E. H. Woods, and Maj. W. J. Richards will judge a type setting match in the Chicago Evening Post building. Machines include Mergenthaler linotype, Rogers typograph, McMillion, and St. John type-bar. Testing runs from Oct 12 for six days, then public exhibition from Oct 19 for a week, drawing interest from newspaper owners and publishers nationwide.
The gathering marks a pioneer exhibition where a large group of publishers are expected to attend and observe multiple machines in operation, sharing opportunities to see innovative equipment in action.
The advertisement warns that sick headaches dyspepsia nervousness constipation piles and bilious attacks arise from neglected digestion. It claims liver kidney and bowel disease follow with coated tongue tainted blood and skin issues. It touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure and warns buyers to ensure authentic product from J A Zeitlin & Co.
An ornate ad touts finest chrysanthemums roses and various plants and vegetables for spring planting. It promotes economy with quality groceries and kitchen supplies, stressing careful selection of brands and prompt seasonal offerings from Eberhardt & Pescud.
Mrs C A Little as administratrix of M L Little deceased will sell at public auction October 29 in Hickory on six and twelve month credit the finely furnished bank building on the public square now occupied by the First National Bank of Hickory and a valuable lot within the town limits. Valuable property in a growing town.
Advertisements and clippings hail the Solomon spectacle as superior to Barnum and Forepaugh acts in multiple cities. The reviews claim unmatched performances, claiming the show eclipses rival circuses with 110 artists 30 races and costly animals in a grand Roman-hippo themed production.
Readable notices describe daily circus balloon ascensions and parachute jumps at Grand Street with free admissions. Performances at 2 and 8 p.m. Routes include Henderson and Goldsboro locations on Monday the 12th and Durham on Thursday the 15th. A grand gala day is planned.
T N Jones of Anderson Jones Co is linked to a discreet business matter in Anderson. Details remain limited as officials review partnership implications and potential local impact.
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