State Convict Farms Grow Richer Rice in North Carolina
Weldon News reports at the State farms near Weldon convict labor to expand rice planting. Rice stands in mud from floods yet yields projected 75 to 100 bushels per acre at about 1 dollar per bushel. Sorghum cane trials begin with improved machinery. 231 convicts healthy and working. land leasing eyed, with new lands in Northampton and near Caledonia. Weather summary notes August mean 75.7 degrees, rainfall 8 inches, and strong winds. historical extremes listed.
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Weldon
H. J. Pope
Ric
Northampton County
Caledonia
North Carolina
Southport
Franklin
Chapel Hill
Doug, Ass
Southern Pines
Morganton
Highlands
Hatteras
Kitty Haw
Smithfield
Asheville
Durham Bull Tobacco Sees Record Orders In North Carolina
The Durham Bull Tobacco factory reports orders beginning the year at over 1,100,000 pounds, the largest in its history. Indications point to a 50 percent increase in business, with broad appeal across smokers in North Carolina and beyond.
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Gladstone
Isles of the Sea
North Carolina
Ananias in North Carolina Snake Tales
The Washington Lacette reports Capt Styron found a snake nest with 37 eggs each containing a snake eight to ten inches long. S.G. Barbee in East Durham ploughed 40 eggs and a nearby snake 24 feet long and 40 feet in diameter. A Caraleigh branch railway blast revealed a 17 foot striped blind snake containing a red coat of a British officer once Cornwallis’ soldier. The coat will be shown at the Southern Exposition.
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Washington
N. C
Lacette
Styron
S.G. Barbee
East Durham
Caraleigh
Rhamkatte
Cornwallis
Simmons Liver Regulator Cited By Patient as Cure
Patient W. D. Bird reports relief from siliousness and indigestion after using Simmons Liver Regulator. Doctors had failed to provide cure, according to the testimonial.
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Simmons
W. D. Bird
Valuable Farmfor Sale Near Wake Forest North Carolina
Executors of the late J J Pernell offer for public auction Nov 15 at the Wake Forest site a 175 acre tract with eight room dwelling, outbuildings, orchard, vineyard and water. Also a two acre lot with four room cottage and a five acre cleared lot plus additional farm implements. Terms one half cash, balance in twelve months with legal interest. Also notice seeking Wake Forest volunteers for the Southern Exposition display at Raleigh.
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J.J. P. Pernell
Fernell
Wake Forest
Rl.& Grk
J. W. Pernell
G. W. Davis
N.C
Summer Millinery Sale Offer With Low Prices
In June 1891 a shop advertises a full line of summer millinery including white Yachts Vassar Sailors in straws Leghorn and Neapolitan flats and hats with flowers gauze ribbons etc It states they will sell all ready trimmed goods at greatly reduced prices as they do not carry over summer stock.
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Vassar
Real Estate Sale in Raleigh by Life Insurance Trustee
By authority of a deed of trust dated May 4 1891 Catherine J Mackay and J J Mackay convey to A W Haywood trustee for The Life Insurance Company of Virginia a Raleigh Wake County tract. On September 9 1891 at the county courthouse door the land described as 38 1 2 acres comprising lots 291 202 305 306 will be sold at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder at 12 oclock noon.
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Catherine J. Mackay
J.J. Mackay
A. W. Haywood
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Office of the Register of Deeds
Wake County
County of
Wake
North Carolina
Raleigh
Boy‘Jan
Peace Streets
Peace Street
Saunde Street
Saunders Street
Johnson Street
Boylan Street
Eles Co
County Court House
N.C
M. A
W. Haywood
Life Insurant
Asheville details shift to school after September 25
A note indicates activities move from Asheville to the school after September 25, with remaining events and dates to be announced locally.
Water resort advertises cure for multiple ailments
Long standing Moore County water springs are promoted as a year round health resort. The ad claims cures for dispepsia chronic diarrhea cystitis kidney trouble cholera infantum and debility and touts Pine region climates as beneficial for pulmonary and asthma patients. Proprietors McPherson and Thompson lead the facility in West End Moore County North Carolina.
Jackson Springs mineral waters attract buyers and settlers
For years Jackson Springs water was known for remedial powers against indigestion dropsy and other ailments. Word spread beyond Moore County drawing visitors who built cabins and campsites. A party later secured an option on the springs and 700 surrounding acres as samples were analyzed by the State Agricultural Experiment Station confirming mineral content.
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Jackson Springs
Moore
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Rev W S Lacy cited for remarkable spring water claims
Letters from McPhersons and Messio to carthage firm discuss Jackson Springs water as a tonic for weak health. Personal testimonies claim rapid improvement after weeks of use, with repeated references to restored energy, sleep, and general well being. This material reads as promotional correspondence touting therapeutic benefits.
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Lacy
Jackson Springs Hotel Opens Offering Cures
Public notices advertise a new Jackson Springs hotel therapy claim promising cures and pure air treatments. The brief invites readers to review testimonials and visit at reasonable rates for healing benefits.
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Jackson Springs
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Eberhardt & Pescud
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Raleigh, N.C
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John Y. Mackae
Wilmington, Martin
Market Streets
George EK. Gill
Bingham
Ars
Maj. R. Bingham
Montpord Avenue
Porcelair
Porcels
White Mountain
Alida
Miss Maggie Reese
West End
Moore County, N. C
Moore County
Raveien
Srr
P. M. Wilson
U.S
Total
H. B. Bartre
P. M. Orson
Raleigh, N. C
W.S. Lacy
S. McPhersox
Jackson
Norfolk, Va
W. T.jones, Sons& Jones
Carthage
T McPithses & Messi
Moore Co
Jackson Spri
Aberdeen
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