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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1890
Page
4
The Wilson Mirror lauds flattering press praise as it reflects on its mission to brighten life and aid neighbors. It calls for broader school funding, proposes $500 to $700 yearly for two to three years, and urges general taxes to support countywide schooling.
Supt Finger replies to last week editorial urging school improvement. He contrasts Goldsboro’s 616 white public school enrollments with Wilson, arguing broader funding and full-teaching access lift prosperity. He urges Wilson to revive public schools and hints at Peabody Funds support.
Capt. Alsey J. Taylor died at his Clarksville Texas home Sunday night at 72 after a brief illness. A Nash County native and former 1869 senator he raised a Confederate company and served as captain. Known for charity and faith he aided many and was a prominent Democrat, dying in the Missionary Baptist faith.
An old advertisement extols Johns Ton s Vegetable Nolandine as a tonic liver regulator and blood purifier sold by druggists through The Nolandine Co Richmond Virginia. A testimonial from L. Davis of 544 North Fifth Street commends its cure for liver and kidney issues and general indigestion.
A promotional notice for a book claiming childbirth pain can be avoided and morning sickness overcome. The ad cites Dr Dye as a leading New York physician and says physicians endorse the work. It invites readers to send a two cent stamp for circulars and confidential letters from Frank Thomas & Co. in Baltimore.
A Richmond Virginia 1587 letter from J R Bowden proprietor praises J W Johnston for solan dine curing eight years of habitual constipation and also claims relief from malaria and blood poisoning. The note states Bowden’s dental floss business and reports ongoing cool health.
Dr. Jas H. Garlick of Richmond Virginia testifies after a year of use that Vegetable Nolandine cures or alleviates dyspepsia catarrhal stomach and bowel affections kidneys and bladder catarrh uterine irregularities malaria complications and habitual constipation acting as a general tonic and alterative.
A Richmond resident reports eight years in the malarial district and severe liver inactivity. After trying common remedies, Johnston's Veget able Nolandine revived liver function and restored health for him and his family.
A reader from Norfolk County asks if their health is restored after using Nolandine. They report recurring chills and fever last fall and claim no chills since completing the remedy as directed. The letter seeks confirmation of continued good health and stable weight.
Dear Sir I suffered years with kidney and liver trouble and malaria poisons until using Vegetable Nolandine Now my health restored and I am indebted to Nolandine I recommend it to all with these afflictions William Dickinson Superintendent of Coal Mines Chesterfield Virginia March 2 1883
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