Greensboro Convention Nominates Reid for Vacancy
In Greensboro on July 29 1884 the Democratic district convention nominated James W Reid to fill the congressional vacancy in the Fifth District following Gov elect Seates resignation The governor has issued writs for a special election set for January 15 1885 and Reid urges district voters to support him despite inclement weather
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Greensboro
James W. Reid
Alfred Espore
Cleveland
Ames-W. Reid
Wentworth, N.C
James W. Rero
Shim
Scates
Aero
Col
L C. Epyarns
Janes Ae
Turkeys, Wit, and Thanksgiving in 19th Century Verses
A rambling, humorous column compiles folk wit and anecdotes about turkeys, exams, and human folly. Observations poke fun at Christmas drunkenness, journalistic copy, and eccentric characters, finishing with a reflection on the turkey’s patriotism and neglect.
Executor's Notice for Elsund Blum Will
Executors of Elsund Blum announce probate of the last will and estate. Creditors and interested parties must present claims by a specified date. failure to do so may bar recovery.
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Perags
R. Sevens
Bug
Wells' patent medicines and cures advertised for children and coughs
An 1884 advertisement lists Wells' Health Restorer and Wells' Rough on Coughs with troches and liquids for coughs throat and colds. It promotes cures for skin conditions and itching with Rough on Itch and claims benefits for fragile children, including buzzing claims of vitality and development.
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Pew
Local Auction Offers Broad Discounted Odds
A sale advertises deep cuts on stock including loaks Dorstans New Markers Jack ers and Russian Circinals with prices said to be unmatched elsewhere. The listing promises significant savings and urges quick purchase.
Shawls and Knit Goods Offer Bargain Line
An advertisement touts endless shawls and knit goods with blankets at 1.50 to 5.00 per pair and gowns, driving gloves, kid gloves at 50 cents to 75 cents, castors at 1.00, dress goods and cassimeres, wool jeans at 0.80 to 0.25 and other discounts.
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God Jeans
Retail Grocery and Hardware Offer Wide Selection
A historic grocer and hardware seller lists items from refined sugars and coffees to spices, teas, canned goods, meats, flours, and staples. Hardware includes nails, hammers, saws, locks, hooks, knives, irons, and tools plus household items like stoves and cooking accessories.
Boots and Shoes Offer Wide Selection at Low Prices
A local store advertises a broad stock of boots and shoes for men boys and youth with prices from 2.50 to 2.75 for Bo ots and dress boots. It highlights Globe shirts suits clothing overcoats and accessories and promotes quality and satisfaction guaranteed.
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Fall & Win
Fries’ Jeans
T. Mile’s
Suns
Philadelphia
Bay State
Sundries and Goods Listed for Sale in a General Store
A catalog of items including Lewis white lead red lead and linseed oil, patent medicines, various buckets and casks, cotton rope brooms feather dusters trunks satchels umbrellas and pocket books. Also readers arithmetics dictionaries spellers blank books and office supplies plus school slates pencils pens ink and paper and toys and tobacco products.
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Lewis
Holmes
McGuffey
Davies
Emerson
Webster's
Fertilizers and Seed Offer Star Brand Guano and Manure
We continue to sell Star Brand Guano for Wheat Oats Corn and Cotton star Brand Tobacco Manure for the tobacco crop. No fertilizer ever sold here has been able to compete successfully with them. We refer every farmer to his own experience and to his neighbors. The best Clover Sapling Clover Orchard Grass Timothy Herds Grass and Kentucky Blue Grass seed on hand at all times at lowest prices.
Northwestern North Carolina market claims regional lead
A local business proclaims its long growth from a small start to a second tier merchant in North Western North Carolina. It pledges honest goods at low prices and shared buying advantages with customers. The piece thanks patrons and invites visits as it looks to continued expansion.
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North Carolina
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