10 Dec 1872
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Newspaper
Petersburg Index
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1872
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment shows a grocery item list including 15 bags Bio Coffes, extra C Sugar, Yellow Sugar, Fancly Flour, and more. The legible entries indicate a local shopping note or sale list with product names and quantities.
An 1880s Atlanta Sun excerpt lists eight bishops of the North Georgia Conference including Marvin and McIntyre, highlighting Marvin’s 31 years in ministry and roles across St Louis, New Orleans, and the church. It notes McIntyre’s age, appearance, and dignity, and mentions Holland N. McIntyre and Lovick Pierce Jr. as figures in the episcopacy.
A Wilmington Journal writer outlines a plan to settle the state debt by appointing a governor led commission of five trusted citizens to determine the total principal and interest due, set an affordable tax burden, issue new six percent bonds, and convert portions of the bonds into future six percent issues with noninterest certificates. The piece also covers Dr. W A Hammond and Dr. Grackowiser's assessments of Mr. Greeley's mental state preceding his death.
A new large store opens with expanded stock and aggressive pricing. The catalog lists numerous fabrics and textiles including black alpacas, silks, linens, calicos, and quilts at well below regular prices. Bargains cover blankets, towels, diapers, table linens, and accessories with extensive discounts from manufacturers and auctions. The ad claims competitive packages from importers and merchants to offer jobber prices.
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