12 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
1
A early 20th century booster piece extols Western North Carolina’s mountains valleys rivers and climate. It praises Boone and Watauga County and envisions a future rise of the region’s mining tourism beauty and wealth, with the Grandfather mountain and Watanga River highlighted as iconic symbols.
The people of North Carolina plan a November 21 celebration in Fayetteville marking the 100th anniversary of the U S Constitution. The piece recounts the 1787 convention, North Carolina’s 1788 ratification, and the public call to educate citizens on the Constitution’s origins and importance. It also notes political tensions and regional sentiments surrounding federal power and national unity.
A Northern editor recalls Col Sheppard at a National Press Association meeting in Detroit railing against Southern editors. He cites a hypothetical Cleveland plan for a third term and predicts war if repeated. General Sherman’s views on patriotism and the fate of Reconstruction are discussed amid fears of renewed division and renewed slavery for African Americans.
Robert Marvel of Indianapolis died at 85 after fasting sixty seven days with only milk and occasional water, a case drawing medical and curious public attention. He began fasting June 18 and, despite doctors’ care, succumbed to the extreme abstinence marked by sores and a dramatic decline to a living shadow.
A Boston Transcript writer praises a World Exposition feature as more accurate than other wonders. The remark emphasizes Paris Exposition displays and highlights meticulous detail in miniature demonstrations.
A cautious guide on what makes a true critic. It argues criticism must start by acknowledging merits before fault finding, demanding courage and a broad mind. A genuine critic balances praise with fault detection to aid truth and improvement.
Fragmentary remarks discuss North Carolina education before and after the war. The excerpt blames carpetbaggers and state government removal of clutches on schooling, citing prewar best common school system and current declines amid political changes.
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