Farming on shares cited as root of poverty in Albemarle region
The Albemarle Times laments farming on shares as causing idleness and poverty. It argues tenants lack incentive, neglect ditch cleaning, fencing, and tool care, and notes landlords suffer losses when tenants fail to work. It urges reconsideration and recalls oat sowing timing and fertilizer use. It extols family newspapers as essential for knowledge and prosperity.
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Albemarle
Showas
Toisnot
N. C
J.J. Taylor
Mills L. Eure
Gatesville
M. L. Eure
Beaufort County
W. A. Blount
Gordon and Sheridan Face Off on a Memorable Civil War Day
The narrative recalls Gordon of Georgia confronting Sheridan after Grant’s victory, detailing the Confederate stance against surrender to the recently elevated Union officer. Sheridan, wounded in pride, sought Gordon’s surrender but was refused, and Gordon ultimately surrendered with Lee to Grant. The piece contrasts aging habits of two old figures in a closing, moralizing line.
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Gordon
Sheridan
Lee
Grant
Georgia
Stonewall Jackson
Stonex
Building up a Town as a Public Duty Across Classes
The remarks urge Tarborough to grow by opening industry to all, opposing parasitic financiers. Prosperity comes from ordinary citizens and surrounding areas, not just wealthy landowners. Encourage the poor through support and opportunities, and invite all capable workers to contribute to city and county development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarborough
By Laws of Journalism on Brevity and Clarity
The piece urges brevity directness and plain language for journalism and notes a political debate in the upcoming week. It cites bills in several Southern states on elections and habeas corpus, arguing for swift passage and highlighting fears of political retaliation and Grant's third-term bid. It references Ku Klux murderers and White League violence as context.
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Bil
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Florida
National Republican
Grant
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