A Tale of Peter Barnum and a Slave’s Loyalty
An Abbeville slave named Peter is celebrated for loyalty to General Barnum. In a Greenville trial a white man accuses Peter of liquor possession after sharing a drink. Barnum testifies to Peter’s trusted character, saying he would risk his life for him. The piece ends with a note on inner stillness and honesty.
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Barnum
Abbeville
8.C
Peter
Soundrel
Greenville
John Gray Evans
Anid
Tam Gen
Heaven Enough Editorial Descent Ends in Heaven
An editor is escorted toward heaven by an angel. They descend briefly to glimpse hell where the editor recoils, declaring heaven enough for him. An encounter with a furnace sign warns of delinquent subscribers as the angel urges departure.
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Heaven
Hades
Anid
Kluttz Redistribution Sparks Local Debate in Wilkesboro
Congressman Kluttz is moved from the 7th to the 8th district against his consent leaving the 7th without a representative while the 8th gains one congressman and an anarchist who praised Goebel's assassination. Community figures discuss if Kluttz should switch districts or stay and pursue re election despite being away from home.
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Klutz
Wilkesboro Chronicle
Kluttz
Goebel
Newton
Congress
Bro. Kluttz
Riddles From Russia Puzzle Teaser for Young Readers
A collection of short, traditional style riddles asks readers to guess answers such as Rain, Feather bed, Legs of a table, Wheely of a cart, Fly, Your eyes, and One. Each riddle relies on wordplay and common objects, prompting thinking without provided answers.
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Russia
Castoria and medicine ads in Bryantville column
An old advertisement fragment notes Castoria and DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve used to treat sores on legs. It mentions James White of Bryantville and a failed attempt by doctors, urging readers to get the best and to accept no imitation from Voretz & Farthing in Buchan.
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DeWitt
Moretz & Farthing
Zeb Buchanan
James White
Bryantville
Yenia
Voretz & Farthing
Zb Buchanan
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Lightweight Remedies Featured
A jumble of ad copy notes multiple stomach relief products, led by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising permanent digestion aid and rest for the tired stomach. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with quick relief and 25 cent price, plus assorted quips and testimonial quotes.
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Moretz and Farthing
Zeb
Buchanan
A Fitndgh Attack On D F P Collier Cherokee Iowa
An attack nearly fatal struck D F P Collier of Cherokee Iowa through his kidneys. He could not stoop or sit without pain until Electric Bitters. The tonic cured back ache, kidney trouble and renewed his health. 50e at Blackburn's.
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D. FP. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Blackburn's
Bucklen's Arica Salve touted for burns and sores
A reader from Jonesville Virginia recalls a childhood foot burn that left lasting leg sores for 30 years. He credits Bucklen's Arica Salve with curing the ailment after other treatments failed, praising its effectiveness for bruises burns cuts and piles.
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H. H. Fades
Jonesville
Bucklen
Blacburn
What's Your Face Worth Beauty Ad Line
An old style advert touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for clear skin and rosy cheeks, claiming signs of liver trouble and jaundiced look fade with the pills. It promotes Blackburn's store price of 25 cents and Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and lameness sold by Blackborn.
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Chamberlain's
Blackborn
Lee's Statue Becomes Honey Larder in Richmond
A Richmond dispute reports bees nesting inside the hollow bronze statue of Gen. BR. B. Leether. Hundreds of pounds of honey fill the horse and rider as bees swarm through the statue’s nostrils and lips, with no safe entry point without damage. Also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised for sleep and throat irritation.
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Lee
Richmond
Philadelphia
Revord
Gaye
Gen
BR. B. Leether
Young Nanona Sala Ry of Six Dollars a Week
A fragment notes a young man earning six dollars weekly cannot consider his beloved more expensive than their means. The line hints at financial constraint influencing romance in a period-tinged voice.
Fine Nursery Fruit and Grape Vines Offer Near Me
W L Corry of Moretz North Carolina advertises a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines. He promises competitive prices and delivery service with trees ranging from three to six feet tall and invites inquiries at the Moretz address.
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W. L. Corrry
Moretz
N.C
De Witts Little Early Risers Ease Irregular Bowels
An 19th century-style ad copy promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a pleasant, effective remedy to prevent serious complications from irregular bowels. It cites Moretz & Worthing and Buchanan as sellers, with a late but favorable tone suggesting a quick, safe solution.
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de Witt
Moretz & Worthing
Z.b. Puchannan
Morning Post Raleigh Ad Seeks Subscriptions
The Morning Post of Raleigh North Carolina offers popular priced daily news with telegraphic and general coverage. Subscriptions are four dollars per month strictly in advance and will not continue beyond paid time.
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North Carolina
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