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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
2
Liberal commission allowed to club agents. Sample copies furnished free on application. Daily, one year minus 6 dollars. Daity six months minus 3 dollars. Pialty one month minus 50 cents. Weekly one year minus 1.25 dollars. Weekly in clubs of five minus 1 dollar.
A Tama Democrat notice urges readers to report late or missing papers by mail with address and complaint details. The message asserts papers should arrive by six each morning and promises prompt attention. The passage also quotes Ben Tillman on reform and third party organization in the South.
A New York Herald column mocks a perpetual critic named Rev. Plink Plunk. It ridicules grumblers who see no good in anything even in death. The tone is satirical and topical for 1891 society.
The speech by Col. McClure at the Exposition drew praise for its sympathetic stance toward the South and calls for prosperity. He recalled Confederate soldiers burning Cpl. McCurry’s house during the war, yet maintained warm friendship, and the Chronicle notes the visiting spirit in North Carolina.
The text extols Col. McCulver as an exemplary American whose humble start as a tanner’s apprentice led to public leadership. It celebrates dialogue, reconciliation, agricultural progress, and the state’s new agricultural college inspiring youths to pursue merit and skill.
Gen. Johnson spoke at a Sons of the Revolution banquet in Baltimore recounting the Peggy Stewart tea burning in Annapolis on October 19, 1774. He lamented New England’s monopoly on history and urged recognizing Maryland and the South for earlier acts like the 1765 stamp act unconstitutionality ruling and Alamance. He blamed the South for letting others write its history.
Advertising copy touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box sold at John Y. Mac Rae's.
The Ecumenical Conference in Washington discussed entertaining activities in religion. Thomas Rouppis argued for moderate use of amusements and warned against extreme church severity. Bishop Foss supported wholesome play for children and opposed demoralizing theatre and dancing.
A Durham social event at Mr. P. M. Briggs’s home honored Miss Moore of Florida and Miss Deans of Wilson. The evening was described as among the most pleasant in Durham’s history. Whittier health rumors are denied. Judge Cato says Whittier’s health is normal.
The preparation claims to relieve costiveness and bleeding piles without failure. It highlights a natural liver-based remedy and promises lasting digestive relief.
A dated advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure for morning bitterness dull headache despondency constipation sour stomach and insomnia. It asserts safety for all ages including infants and touts a 40 year reputation and a red Z Trade Mark on the wrapper for genuine product verification by J H Zeilin & Co.
M. A. Parker & Son announce a new ownership for general cotton business in Raleigh North Carolina. They solicit correspondence from the region and adjacent states, offer to buy and handle cotton, guarantee competitive prices, and provide storage for up to 1500 bales with liberal cash advances.
Notice states that on October 26 1891 at 11 o'clock a.m. a sale will be held at the factory building located at 113 and 115 East Hargett Street Raleigh North Carolina the same premises where John W Walker formerly conducted business under the firm name.
Oak City Manufacturing Co offers a public auction of about 5000 pairs of pants unfinished coats buckles thread goods chairs stools lounge desks tables clock mirror wrapping paper and more. Items may be bought privately before sale. For details contact H. H. Crocker Assignee of John W. Walker dated Sept. 25.
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