Prosperity talk and labour unrest mix in late 1890s commentary
The piece criticizes McKinley era promises of national prosperity and notes damaged trade, layoffs of merchants, and widespread strikes. It contrasts this with Durham County’s school improvements and public education gains, and laments Otis in the Philippines while praising reform and press freedom concerns. It also mentions local business activity in Raleigh and Goldsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Otis
Filippinos
McKinley
Sarsaparilla Claims as One True Purifier and Nerve Tonic
An advertisement extols OOD Sarsaparilla as the sole blood purifier, powerful nerve tonic, and stomach regulator. The piece markets widespread recognition and asserts the product’s superior merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OOD
Otis
Henderson graded school ready without legislation
The Henderson community organized a graded school this year funded by local businessmen and citizens. The Henderson Gold Leaf is credited for its vigorous advocacy that spurred the initiative, and the town’s loyal support enables the paper to work effectively for Henderson’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
The
Henderson Gold Leaf
Bravos
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised with Reward Offer
The notice promises one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot achieve. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and lists West & Trouax Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsing parties. The cure is described as being taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials are offered free, with a price of 75 cents per bottle. Also mentions iiil's Family Pills as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Trouax
O. Walding
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Halli
Susan C. Tulloh
Touisa Co
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
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the Wilson News
Wilson
Chas. R.erry
Edward £. Britton
Editors and Proprietors
Wilson N. C
the News
Wilson, N.C
Raleigh
Wakefield
Raleigh Post
Goldsboro
Goldsboro Argus
Durham County
C. W.massey
Massey
Durham Township
Philippine Islands
Luzon
William S. Creasy
Baltimore
Methodist Church
North Carolina
Booker 11
Washington
Joe Wheeler
France
Col. Henry
F. B. Emerton
Auburn
TD Tees
Hood
Cay
Bain
WiLson County
Barney Lamm
Ella Lamm
Superior Court
N. C
Connor
Kaw, Wilson
Parker
Colop
Seases
Deans & Cantwell Attorneys-At-Law, Wilson
Wilson, Ness
and Green Counties
Ims
J.H. Clewell
Salem
North Carolins
Hatch Bros
Hriday
Spring Hope
Wilmington
Ocean View Beach
Rocky Mount
Rocky
Ccalls Magazine
Cooper Marble Works
Bank St
Norfolk
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