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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1893
Page
8
A collage of short items and quips features playfully cynical lines about marriage politics law and daily life. A Greensboro Record anecdote about a talkative drummer and a Raleigh train arrival adds local color. The piece sketches humor amid social mores with brief exchanges and social comment.
The Will Drake burglary case ended with a second degree verdict and a life sentence by Judge Hicke. Public outrage over the harsh outcome followed as the sheriff transferred the prisoner to penitentiary authority the next day. The civil docket yielded no notable items. Judge Hoke praised for capable conduct and firm rulings.
The Thomasville Orphanage offers Trinity Football a dinner if players bring axes to cut an acre of wood. A steam powered grindstone will sharpen the axes. Menu includes roast turkey, opossum, barbecued pig, coffee, peach pie. President Croweell expected to attend with a hatchet.
The Turner Almanac for 1894 is commended as equal to or better than prior issues. It is described as essential in North Carolina for information on important events state officials court times and other vade mecum content.
The article extols the body’s electrical nerve force and its role in health, highlighting the pneumogastric nerve as vital to heart and organs. It credits Franklin Miles and his Restorative Nervine as a key brain and nerve remedy, touting cures for sleeplessness dizziness hysteria sexual debility epilepsy and more, with a money back guarantee and direct sale from Dr Miles Medical Co, Elkhart Indiana.
Advertises the Compound Oxygen Treatment of Dr. Starkey and Palen at 1529 Arch St Philadelphia claiming cures for chronic diseases. Offers a 200 page book of testimonials and information sent free. Mentions locations in San Francisco New York City and Toronto to avoid imitation products.
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