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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1892
Page
8
A lively 19th century column blends humorous quips with social commentary. Readers encounter epigrams on integrity and money woes, plus notices about clergy, publishing trends, and a plea for back subscriptions as a local newspaper cites financial strain.
Mr and Mrs Leron Trescott keepers at the Gov Lighthouse Sand Beach Mic tell how their four year old daughter battled measles and a severe cough. After two and a half bottles of Dr King s New Discovery she recovered fully. Trial bottles free at A J Hines Drug Store. Large bottles 50c and 1.
Strength and Health claims promote Electric Bitters targeting liver stomach and kidneys with promises of relief from sick headache. The notice says bottles cost 50 cents and $1 at A. J. Hines Drug Store. Also advertised is Dare Foot Mills property for sale by J. T. Wiggin with water power and favorable location.
A local tailor touts better suits and first class workmanship. He asserts fair wages for his workers and imported goods, inviting customers to compare. Prices listed include suits from 25 dollars and pants from 8 to 15 dollars.
Keeley Institute of Greensboro plans a Rocky Mount branch starting January 1 1893 for treatment of liquor opium chloral cocaine tobacco habits and nerve exhaustion. It lists Rocky Mount as a key access point via several railroads and notes the firm is among the only authorized Keeley Institutes in the state with DossEy Battle manager and Dr G A Ramsaur physician.
Situation wanted by a reliable printer offering steady work. Apply at this office for employment opportunities and duties.
An advertisement by B. W. Hargray, a registered pharmacist, promotes services available at all hours. The concise notice highlights round‑the‑clock availability and professional credentials.
By decree of the court in the case W I Inetes and others against Jas H Adams a wife the commissioner will offer for sale at the courthouse in Wilson on January 2 1893 Lot No 3 in the Parker lands in Taylors Township Wilson County formerly owned by Lewis E Adams wife of Jas H Adams sold for partition to the highest bidder with redemption equity for Jas H Adams and wife Terms one third cash and balance due in one and two years with interest eight percent per year. EO W Blount Commissioner November 30 1892.
Dr R W Joyner thanks the people of Wilson for their patronage during ten years of practice. He states he has become permanently identified with the community and expresses gratitude for the support received.
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