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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
NOT GENERALLY KNOWN.

AsArnT1pA Is a vegetable, not an ami
liz tratiaict: Is is prepared from the
roots of a plant extensively grown IN
Persia, Bcloochistan and Afshahistan.
PURE gold is said to be twenty-four
cdE4's: Thus eiGhtccn-carat gold con-
tains eiqhteen caratS of tho pure metal
in TWEEN y-four, or is three-fourtfis pure
THE most expensive drug is physostig-
mine, two ounces of which would cost
nearlf a2,oO000O. It is a preparation
fra,n the ca1abar bean, and is of use in
eye distnsts'
TAKE in your hand crystal OF qt;artz.
stick of deal, a daisy and an acorn,
and YOU will not find in them single
clement of matter that is not also found
in your physical frame.
il is usually said that there are but
seven nine-letteTed mouosylInble words
in the English language, viz: Scratched,
stretched. crunched, scranched,
screeched, squelched and d'staunched.
THE rnonkcywrench is not called so
on account Of its actual or fancied re-
semblance to q monkey, or because 1t
Is handy tool to monkey" with, but
simplv because 1t is the invention OF
Charles Monc1y, of Kings County, \. i,
THE reason why wool and wooden
goods felt and solidify more readily
than any straight-fbered furs, is owing
! to the natural curl or frizzle possessed
by wool. Each and every bend of every
! individual filament of wool assumes an
/ inclination for travel independent OF
each other and of the general 1ncllna'
lion of the perfect fiber.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
HOW TO SECURE HEALTH.

MENTAL worry, it is thought, is the
chief cause of cancer.
DR.. HANhoND says that thin soles are
the worst propagators Of disease among
women.
NEVER use the first water that comes
from the tap. It has been IN a lead or
iron pipe all night, and IS not healthful-
SLEEPINa-RooMs ought to be located
not lower than the second story Of the
house, and should be large and airy.
Pure air and plenty of it is more efiica
cious than drugs, and is cheaper.
KEEP the back, especially between
the shoulder blades, well covered; also
tic chest well protected. In sleeping
in cold room, establish the habit of
breathing through the nose, and never
with the mouth open.
WHILE as yet we nave discovered no
waV Of avoiding conIaglon which comes
to us in the air, we know, from recent
Investigations. the extremely impor
tant fact that the air does not become
contaminated with bacteria unless they
are allowed to dry.
HONEY is one of natures purest
sweets, valuable both hs food and medi-
cine 1t has always been esteemed a
luxurv-the food of kings. Eaten in
small quantities with other food 1t IS
very nourishing, md favors the cure OF
pulmonary diseases and colds.
FLUTE-PLAYISG for wonien IS recon-
mended as a means of health and bodily
development. "Filling" flute neces-
states lung expansion. The continued
daily practice begets deeper and deeper
inspirations. STOPPING shoulders be
come thrown back and the chest con
tracted by the habit Of tight lacing be-
comes expanded hnl hroadencd.
AGAINST damp or cold beds a med
ical writer says: Not only the guests,
but the family, often suffer the penalty
of sleeping in cold rooms and chilling
their bodies at time when they need
all their bodily heat, 10y getting be
tween cold sheets. 1t is needless peril
and the neglect to provide dry rooms
and beds has in it the elements of muir
der and suicide
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
PEOPLE or MANY LANDS

THE Rothschilds have opened another
free hospital on Frankfort-on-the-M Main
Nh GLADSTONE has not relinqai>hcd
his pastine Of telling trees. He recent
~ fclled fine walnut tree in his park.
THE rule OF the Sultan Of Turkey i
said To ~ most humane. Only one exc
cution has taken place in the Empire fo-
several years
CoUSr IDo. the compiler - the new
japanese constitution, has been ap-
pointed president Of the house IL
peers. which was opened recently hy
the Emperor in person.
CARnISAI. NFwMAS's barber thriftily
saved the hair he clipped from the pre-
late head, and is now Offering small
locks to relic and souvenir collectors at
so much per lock.
PRIscE HERsYAsowo is the lion Of the
dav in Berlin. whittier his uncle. the
Mikado of Japan, has sent him. accom-
panied by three secretaries and six
young Japanese noblcmcn, for the pur-
pose Of attending maritime and other
studies.
CHANG, the celebrated Chinese giant,
has become naturalized British sub
lect and an earnest Christian worker.
He resides at Bourncmouth, in the
South of England, and is a great favor
itc with every body, especially the chill
dren.
SIEGE his visit to America the Due
Orleans has developed into most en-
thusiastic amateur photographer. He
nag over one hundred views OF niagara
L. ~ \.
shows TO his friends as an evidence OF
his skill.
TIE King Of Italy is p splendid horse
MIN and takes an cager interest in fox
hunting. He follows the hounds out
side his big brown hunter Recreation, II
horse sixteen hands high and all bone
and muscle, and makes n fine appear
ante in the field.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12

This remedy is becoming go we'll
known aLl. sa popular so To reed no
special mention. Al who have ased
Electric B.tsers sing the same song
OF Q7aise.-A pu!er medicine does
rot eNist and is guaranteed to- do all
that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will care all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples,
Boils, Salt KI,eum ani other affect
lens caused hy impure blood.-Will
drive Malarill from the system and
prevent as well ss cure Malsrial
fevers.-Hor cureof Headache, Con
stiration and lnuls sestloa tr Ele ctri(
Bitters--Nntire satisfaction gusrnn
teed OF money rcfunded.-Price 3
cts. and 81 90 per bottle at E. I
Whitehead &;Co's Drugstore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
WeCL-kNOWN AUTHORS.

GFkrRar, LEW WALLACE Is writing
with elaborate care = story OF the con-
quest of Constantinople by the Turks IN
1854. He intends it to be as good in its
way as ben IIur.'
EDNA LYALI, the novelist, ls hardly
thirty She is dcnure and nnassum-
ing little woman. who talks slowly and
with hesitation. Much Of her literary
work i. done on a typewriter.
ANDREW LANG, in n signed article IN
a Melbourn journal. reviewing the last
two dccadca IN the domain OF fiction,
unhesitatingly awards the palm to
Robert Louis Stevenson.
.TuF announcement is made in Ger
man periodical that Thomas A. Edison
and George Parsons LathrOp are at
work together on n scier-fic novel, IN
which electricity is to play an impor-
tant part.
RICHARD H. SToDDARD, the poet is a
man Of medium height. with short gray
hair and beard. Despite his venerable
age and the rheumatic twinges that NJ
tlict him he is usually in excellent hui
NOR and kcenly enjoys joke.
GEORGE KEENAN, declares that he Is
constantly tracked by Russian spies
who attend al of his lectures. In con-
sequence of this surveillance he has to
be extremely guarded in all of his pub
lie and private uttcranceS.
JAMES WBITCOMB RILEY is o busy lit
erarv worker. Some one recently asked
the poet to do piece OF work. and he
replied: u can't! In the writing line
was never so involved before. Even
the hope Of waking to fnd myself IA
nous is denied me, since / haven't time
ID which to fall asleep"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
COSTLY AUTOGRAPHS.

BYROS's autograph is worth S25.
ALEXANDER Pores signature is worth
$40.
SuELIEY's autograph is in demand
and will bring 500
Tue only known letter written by
Titan brought 5000.
AN autograph Of Burns will be read
ily purcha -ed for SlG0.
THE autograph OF H"un Swift can not
be purchased for less than 500.
AUTOGRAPHS of Louis XIV. and OF
Henry ". are valued at 500 cach.
TIE signature Of Christopher Column
bus finds ready purchaNt' for $500
TIE autograph of Gambctta, which is
somewhat rare. will bring SS0.
4 LETTER that Raphael wrote a lady
was sold for $500
ArToGEArtts Of Roudr}air, Carlyle.
Thacl>eray, Bismarck ahsl tha Duke of
Wellington bring so each.
No LITTER of MOlicres is to be had:
II i rot known that any is in CXistence;
but the great piHEwrlghts signature is
to be had ior 500.
EOHArARTE'S $ last letter to the Empress
Marie Louisc sold for $500, yet what is
tcTillt} an ordinary BOnapartc letter is
to be had for StUG,
TIE autographs of Victor Hugo,
Zola, Meissonicr, Millct, Patti, Nilsson,
Mbry Anderson, Walter Scott, Dick
els and Gladstone bring from s. to s15
each.
ONE and only one letter written l'y
Corncille, the dtamatist, has ever ap-
pcarcd in the trade, and that was
purchased fer $500 by Mr.. Morrison, of
london, Corneille's signature alone
sells for $500.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
The ORIGIN or SHAVING
In Ancient TEtns- y Wa. tho Sign -
~iaNa>h Condition


Tor many wear. l-rfa~a ,rr grssp..aft
war the .rtf>.t.ft.- In th#- ,.,or-~z ,,,.
tho aistfrs-al-hiu-- f,a.l1-., - ts... .-s~st-.-
il yva> p-,shIg,it.sF i'm th.. .nfavtrv. s-,.l
A. for tn, ,.iysgfay. ,,hs l-.,,-,f f,..tt...
.pinior, hy sts.~t.r,-- 4. a... ,,.,- s...s.-t
IN either a. an ar+s.. M, .......-,.-.. ..
r.. wishing T.. mass far IA 1.s...s- ft.,.
shaving hv regulation ..t,I. ms f, -7,a.-
~. ~uNr,rs.t.-1 l. th~,. - b., ,t fs.sst ,. ..4
has an ortrin racrr ~.r5a4t. .baf, f,,..-,.
caprice or low, a.. uniformity IL f.th..
haa.-,. ~ s.~,-irc. "A survival - 49,.
primitive custom ff rur.lati-,s-. -.s,..s
10 prevent thri- .scar,. or ir~ur, th.fr
recognition and r,,cupturc II Tho, 8,l
escape. The Mosaic law ma4.. .e,,
mutilation more mcr-iful than 4: r-,f.-
ably had been previously Tbs. r,r,t...r
mode Of r..-curayin1, \ servant j.. ~
forth in Txati,~. xxi a. ..Th.n bf.
master shall bring him pu,., ,i,. f,i..-..
he shall also bring hin, +, Tia. dor or
unto the doorpo>t; and hi, master shall
bore his ear through with nm at,l and
he shall serve him forever"
As manners grew mildcr. cy.n this
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
Advertising Necessary to Sue
cess.

Cleveland Plsin U"aler.}
The merchant or manufacturer who
does not advertise his goods cannot
sacceed. OF late newspaper adyer-
tjaiog las hccJrs:c > distinct tradt
in itec!f, and all over the couutty
leading concerns pay fabulous pfices
{ = npp who arc cki.tul in writing
catchy advertisements. iG many
large cities there are men ealnit =
l,ou $4,000 to SIC 010 year to
rci!d Advertisements. This fact in
itself shows advertising pays.
If people interested in this suhj ct
will adyestisate it. loC themselves
+ .cy MI fiinl Jaat tue ls.diag ,G>
vattisers in The III in Dealer are
tae merchants who have the best
stores the bSst as-uEtancAts u gro'is
pTicss. ZACH ntefEhaE.s DE- q much
lager bushes than Inc chants vito
do not advertise; coneeQuently t"ey
turn heir goods over mere quickly
and can stfttt oct,eF nFi"es, Close
buyers appIcciate this. y hat is the
morals lie who adyevtiocs the most
judicOasly eueGeeta the best. and tue
ruvers v ho se,k the best bargains
patronizcd such merchants.-
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
IN THE PATHS OF SCIENCE.

THE records of insurance companies
show that the American man hVeS
longer raan men of the same race III
the old world.
THE selections by plants OF food and
rejection of injurious substances.
though not always performed without
errors, indicates the presence OF sen
sation.
SIR JouS LUBEoCK kept queen be"
for fifteen TcarS, n test proving her
eggs to bc just as fertile at that age a>
they We're t,vclTc years before.
TIE influence Of the tide is felt for
four hundred miles up th" Amazon ana
the current Of the river Is distinctly per
ceptiblc Oh Che ocean foT more thAh TWO
| hundred miles from shore.
MR. D'NUEIA concludes that the lorce
Of the waves which in 1Ss@ moved three
feet the supcrstructure OF the hrcaEVa,
ter at Osrvego Harbor. y. y. cNhl3ltc''
a force per square foot Of forty thou
sand five hundred pounds
THE group Of bodies termed by chen'
lists the car3o-hyCratcs-Ee because lh"|
are composed of carbon u2lted "i-i
oxygen and hydrogen in the proportion
in which those two elements combine
to form vater-contain the weli-hnoW1
series of sugars, gums and Starches.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
\ AaU.sEsa1ss ~ - As "a T. sk

Mr. Frank Huii,nau;a q youas inaa
OF BuFmlnstor, Onio, states that lie
bad been under The care of two ply
sjcians, and used their tre' tmeDt
uulli be VAS iui able TO get around.
!A.y pron0arGeti his Has0 to nc
Consumption and incurablc. He
was persuaded 20 try DR.. king'-
Nav Discovery for Consumption ,
Coughs a,d Colds and ut that tiue
Was not able to walk across the
street without Resting. He found
befoIe he had used half Ct q dollar
bottle, that he was much Better; he
Continued 20 use it ard is to-day en-.
jo,ing good health. If you have any
Throat OF Chest troubia try it. We
guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle
free a, T.. L. " hiiehead & Co.'S Drag
store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
MANNERS OF MEN.

If Won would think well Of men, don't
watch them; only listen to them.
AFTER man is rich he does not call
them quails; he calls them birds"
DO>,'T measure a man by what he
promises, measure him by what he does
You never really know mans dlspo-
sition until you have eaten delayed
breakfast with him.
THE people who don't like us don't
know us. Those who don't like our
nhighbors know them too well.
He who talks too much makes two
mistakes: reveals his ignorance and
fails to learn wisdom from the lips OF
others.
MEN are always brave enough to ad-
minister undeserved praise, but few OF
them are fearless enough to bestoW
nerited criticism.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
THE PALESTINE OF TO-DAY.
ItIsL Less Densely Populated. But Much I'M
Same as in Bible Times.

Same in I,ible lines
Palestine is still a land OF corn. wine
and oil. as Of yore, and sheep are sun
<ed ON the same pastoral regions; II"
corn of its plains still yields hundre1-
fo1a I aIn,,nablc to sec, says writer
in Farm and Tirtside, that in any rc-
s,cct either in clinAItc or natural pro-
dnctions. can the land Eavc chanG'd
excepting that a decrease '' PoP""'I''',
has led TO decreased cultivation ana
that goats and peasants have "l"h
wrought havoc among the trees. IaI-
cstine can hardly have been more
healthy in Bible times than i - no"
plae7les. famine. fever and lcPTcSr are
mentioned in the history # the ll"-
br,,ys. and in the New Testament tgc
find the poor stricken with cTr-@"F'-
fever and palaE quite a9 much a. me
now are Thcr" are still f"Il!t'' ,-'-''
Latter rainr.' AID tive r"S" = ''i'aT"2 Las
not v.ithcrcd- I'll" ,,nrpi" l-iF i r''Et'H%
robcd: the imagery OF th" SOM ol songs
/, ~t.ll cas- to 2pPiv.
Except il The Disappearance 81 II"
lion and the wild bull--which ar" e. 81
rr,rt.scrtcd 81. AsSyrian haS-r"ii"i:-. ~
| no longer found in .iaFyria-tarrc - D.
| ehanc-a in t,,c fa'na: til" deer. tAt @Et'-
! loDo. the fo-.. the Erolf. tb' Arcra an
! the iacll:,l. the ostrich and tn cF'.''-
| die. still survive in the wilder par.- "I
/ the laaI. with the great fTIid ''''F'
| which delight IN the Inarsn@.; t'- I""1
ard still Lark, ia the jure."- "H.- -t'
! c,r,,- in the rocks: the Will goat srtl.
| lcsr,, on th, prccipiceo. and tA' "Iii u"
~ IN deserts i4JL lII
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12

There's good deal guarantee Of
business to-dat. Its too excessive
Or too reluctant. Halftbe time it
naans nothing. Words only words.
This offer 10 refund the money,
or TO pay a reward, is made under
the hope taat you won't want your
money back, and that you wont
claim the reward. OF conrsc.
SO, " hoover is honest in making
1t, and works-not on hi. own repu
tation alone, bat through the local
dealer, whom you know, must have
something he has faith in back oi
the guarantee. The business would
stand year without it.
What is lacking Is confidence
Back of that what Ia lacking Is that
clear honesty which is above the
''avera2e practice,
DR.. Pierce's medicines are gudrd"-
teed to accomplish what they are IN
tended to do, and their makers give
the money back ii tho result isn't np
parent,
Dosen't it strike you that a me-
icine, which the makers have TO much
ronti.lencein, Is the medicine for yon?
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12

Usually the place where ia" eagle
makes his erric or nest may be located
I,~ wa, lin, from the top Of some high
= i.--.+i,u ,,.;,1, a GLASS. WEca = brood
eagle has taken prey it courses dlrer'iy
for the cyrie. and. after tn" ia" "i i1SliU
has been determined with a tar ue.ree
OF accuracy. the hunter ought not 20
fail III his quest.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
WOOD UP.
DON'T HURRY TOO MUCH,
IT PAYS TO PREPARE.
{ Youths Companion. }

said the old squire, "can have no
idea OF the difficulties and dangers
Of traoel fifty years ago. L remem-
ter journey that | made IN 1855
from Pittsburgh iu Pennsylvania
to New Orleans. My chance OF
success in an important undertaking
depended opon reaching New Or
leans before certain day.
lit Was :hcn late In November.
rhe cold was becoming Intense.
'rhe Ohio River was full OF large
blocks of floating ice, and there
seemed to he imminent danQer that
| that the channel would close over
before we could reach the Missis-
ippi. If it should do SO. there was
no chsnce of my reaching New
Orleans by land. Tracts Of unbrok
en- wilderness interyened, and the
storms were frequent aud heavy.
"Can We make it, Captain'' |
,, .+aaa hoo;ao .ho .,or
"sNe'' 40 '''' ~ ,
of the Messenger on the deck, watch
ing the wheel laboriously plowing its
way through the masses OF ice.
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
owomsN YFR DSEasES AND THEIR

TREATMENT" A valuable illustrated
hook Of seventy two pages sent free, on
rocs;nt Of 10 cents. to cover cost of mail
ing. etc. Address ?. o. Box 1906, Phila'
delphia, Pa. IL 10 om'
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12

Of supplying the motive power. Ihe
most interesting facts about the ap>
pearence Of tie iron horse IN Holy
Land is tha. the Jewish rshbis have
already figured out fultlIlment OF
the prophecy, In the book OF Ma
hum is found that which is now inter
preted as q rex alation of the locomo-
tive. Consul Gilman tells this in q
recent report 10 tue State Depart
ment. lie sends the passage. Ibe
words are significant. TGey gre
found 10 Nahum. III, ), 4, and are as
follows; "The ch.riots shalll be
haming torches in the day OF bis
preparation. They shall seem like
torches; they shall run like the light
Ding."- "--Balto NJ "a, tlres Record.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12

Use none but Holant baking
Powders.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12

PETERsBUKG, VA, April %. 1890.
w E HAVE TIIIS DAY ASSOCIATE.
w ed ourselves together under the
firm oC
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-12
-~1 DYSPEPSIA

U.c Browns Irau Diftero.
Physicians recommend IT,
All dealers keen il. 81 90 Per bottle henulH"
has ,raden7ark and crossed red Lines on wrapper.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-09-17
Notice Of Division of Election
Precincts.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of
Elections of Highland county willmeet at their
rooms in Eillsboro on the 29th of September,
1891, for the purpose Of dividing Madison
township into two election precincts, said town
ship having cast more than five hundred (500)
votes at the last preceding election.
On tho same day said Board will divide the
North Precinct OF Liberty township into two
election precincts, said precinct having cast
more than five hundred (500) votes at the last
preceding election.
On the same day said Board will divide the
South Precinct Of Liberty township into two
election precincts, said precinct having cast
more than five hundred 5000 votes at the last
preceding election. N. e. CHANEy, Clerk.
l.. r. DUcKwALL, President.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-09-17
Notice of Sale of Bonds.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Office
OF the Clerk OF the Village of Leesburg, Ohio,
until Tuesday, the Goth day of October, A. D.
1881, at IL m, for the purchase Of Bonds for
completing the improvement of streets aud for
the payment of the debts of the Village of
Leesburg.
Said bonds are for the sum of two hundred
and fifty (250) dollars each, 10 in number, and
are numbered one to ten consecutively, and
are dated September lst, 1891; and number
| one is due and payable September 1st, 1895
and one of the remainder of said bonds in the
order OF its number, is due and payable on each
first day of March, and one on each first day of
September thereafter, until all are due and
payable.
Said bends bear interest at the rate of Elk
per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually on
the first day OF March and on the first day of
September OF each year. and each bond has
coupons attached for the semi-annual install
ments OF interest to be paid, and the bonds
principal and interest are to be paid at the
Office Of the Treasurer of said village.
Said bonds are issued for the purpose of OBJ
tanning money for the completion Of the i'm
provements Of streets, alleys, and sidewalks
and for the payment Of the debts OF said vii
lage, in pursuance of an act OF the General
Assembly OF the State OF Ohio passed April I'd.
1891, entitled
San act to authorize the Council of the In
corporated Village OF Leesburg in the county
OF Highland to issue bonds for street improve
ments and to pay debts"
And in pursuance of a resolution of the
Council passed July 7th, 1891, authorizing
their issue
Said bonds will be sold to 1.-The highest bidder,
at not less than their par value, with any inter-
est that may have accrued thereon.
Bidders are required to state the number of
bonds bid for, and the gross amount they will
pay for the same.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
proposals must be scaled and indorsed, "Bids
for Street Improvement Bonds"
J. W. BARGER,
Clerk OF the Village Of Leesburg, Ohio.
September 9Th, 1891.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-09-17
Carpenter Nominated.

The Republican Senatorial Conven-
bon of the 5th. 9th District met in Music
Hall, at Washington c. H., at y o'clock
on Tuesday.
w. H. Virgins, of Ross, moved that
she usual appointment of committees be
dispensed with and F. G. Carpenter, of
Eayette, was nominated acclamation. This
was carried and great enthusiasm speeches
were made by Mr.. Carpenter, Isaac T..
Cummins, of Greene, Captain D. M. Bar,
ret, Congressman Doan, Mills Gardner
Gen. Hurst.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-09-17

Your attention is called to the cut prices in
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Dress Goods at 1Oc &c., 17c, 19c. and 20c per yard
SPECIAL.-Double-fold Fine Cashmeres at 23c, 25c.,
s5c and 45c per yard Also Trcos Ladies' Cloth, Henri
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Pads, Blianteens Serges &c Black Dress Silk at SOC.
per yard, worth anywhere 81. Ribbons Vevets, Nuns
weings Grapes Passmentries Braids and almost every
thing in the dry goods line.