08 Dec 1878
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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1878
Page
1
Fragmentary 19th century crumpled text describes rates for advertisements, subscriptions, and notices. It mentions Congress convening, South Carolina politics, canvassers, and election disputes. Scattered anecdotes cover religion in Kentucky, Chinese immigration, and export data on dairy products.
The Legislature opens on the first Monday in January with H E Scott and W H Waddell representing New Hanover in the House. The new County Commissioners Ten are seated by magistrates, including Beniss Bos Worth J Grady H Gy Sokpant Tas A Montgomery. Shipping reports show November arrivals total 35 vessels with tonnage 1 1200. Exports include cotton resin tar spirits turpentine and lumber. Local political rallies feature James E O'Hara and W B Canaday addressing Republicans and urging party loyalty. The next Criminal Court question is debated with Meares vs magistrates and county court options.
A historic advert claims Dr McLane's Liver Pills relieve rheumatic like chest and shoulder pains and headaches from bilious disease. It promises strong purgative effects with Quinine, urges fair trial, and warns against imitations in Pittsburgh based Fleming Bros. label.
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