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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1894
Page
8
A piece argues daily memorization of prose and verse strengthens youth memory. It cites Lord Coleridge praising a good memory as vital in life and notes a case of a young man who recovered recall through routine memorization of spoken and written passages. It warns against overreliance on artificial memory eroding natural retentiveness.
Witnesses of high character support Miss Pollard's charges against Kentucky Congressman Pollard. The ongoing breach of promise matter leaves him disgraced and facing possible expulsion. Debate over the House reaction and minority views grows as the case develops in Webster's Weekly and related reports.
The Senate passed the Bland seigniorage bill and sent it to the President for signature. He may veto or let it become law after ten days, avoiding further blame, while lawmakers push for tariff reform and repeal of the ten percent tax on banks as a sign of progress.
Mr J S Oliver a leading farmer from Fair Bluff Columbus county traveled via the Wilmington Columbia and Agusa railroad to Wilson to sell part of his tobacco crop. He moved 1436 pounds at 233 cents per pound after shipping and handling costs. The report praises Oliver as a tobacco raiser and notes his region and Wilson as a tobacco market. It also mentions his cotton crop at 7 cents per pound.
Advertising blurb touts Brown's Iron Bitters as aiding digestion curing malaria and removing excess fatigue from overwork and household duties. It claims the remedy rebuilds the system with genuine formula and benefits life.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for nervous disorders including headache dizziness and sleeplessness. It claims the nerve centers govern body function, compares nerves to telegraph lines, and cites testimonials. Sold by druggists with guarantee, or direct from the Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana priced at 1 per bottle.
An advertisement from Drs. Starkey and Palen promotes Compound Oxygen Treatment claiming success over twenty three years for obstinate chronic diseases. It offers a 200 page testimonial book and lists multiple cities including Philadelphia San Francisco New York Toronto and more.
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