Communications from the Washington Whig reply in Tarboro
A lengthy letter in the Washington Whig rebukes a correspondent known as One of the People for personal and political invective. The writer defends Dr. Hall Pettigrew and Johnson, critiques land bills, tariff and Bank policies, warns against nullifiers, and notes anti slavery agitation and recent riots. The piece ends with a caution about agitation and a brief murder report in the county.
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Archer
Sam
Mr. Petigrew
Hun
Hall
Hin
Pettigrew
Washington
Mer. Calhoun
The
Washington Whig
Shocca Springs Attracts Attention as Noted Southern Retreat
Shocca Springs is praised as a celebrated watering place that occupies a conspicuous station among the Souths summer retreats. The description highlights its attractions and the high regard in which the resort is held.
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Shocca Springs
Sirocco Springs health column extols pleasures of Tarboro audience
A July 16 1935 letter in the Tarboro Press from N notes Sirocco Springs offers health benefit and dancing options. The writer playfully compliments the scenery and women, urging visitors to present their best side while enjoying the springs climate and music. The piece blends social commentary with light satire about dancing and leisure at the resort.
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North Carolina
Lare Citzens
Sirocco
Parnassus
Halifax and Weldon Rail Road Ad Sees Citizens Rise Up
An advertisement in today's paper notes that Halifax and Weldon Railroad supporters report that citizens are rising up to take action. The item highlights local mobilization and civic engagement around the railroad project.
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Halifax and
Weldon
Small Pox Case Report Sparks Public Notice
A renewed small pox report notes a mild case at the Editor’s lot, traced to a vaccinated woman who was absent at night and may have contracted the disease during church visits. Authorities confirm no other cases and the patient was sent to hospital for cleanup of the premises. Public health officials warn against rumors and stress factual reporting.
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Physicians and Board of Health
Weiman
Petersburg Market Prices Report July 21
Petersburg market notes cotton quotes around 17 1 2 cents with holders asking about 19 cents. Wheat activity shows two crops sold at 150 dollars per bushel, with current offers around 125 dollars.
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Petersburg
Administration lands at issue in Indian title debate
The Globe notes that since this administration began, 72,333,909 acres of Indian lands have been extinguished. Valued at a minimum government price of 1.25 per acre, the lands would be worth about 90.4136 million dollars, funding government expenses. The piece mocks Whig attacks, calling the administration despotic and corrupt while claiming public awareness grows.
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North Carolina
New York
Askelon
Heral
Mr. Clay
Ito
Congress
Call
Pettigrew
Hall
Indemnity Bill Passes in France Report
From Rochelle Isaac Clason reports that Worrugs and Sill progress are noted as the Indemnity Bill passed, reflecting postwar fiscal moves. The brief dispatch signals regulatory action but provides limited detail on scope or figures.
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Sill
France
Isaac Clason
Rochelle
Fragmentary 19th Century News Digest
Disjointed OCR text references dates and events across Europe and Egypt. Mentions American leader figures, Queen Isabella, and Paris, plus naval officers, a fatal act in London, a French town incident, and scattered notes on warfare and intervention. Overall, no clear single news item emerges from the fragment.
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Liverpool
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Isabella
Paris
Suri Rity
Egypt
Aliyu
Lewis
London
Henes
Soea
France
Binnery
atVer
Moter
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