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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1885
Page
2
A fragment notes a nest near the post office involved in disposing of greater items or goods. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Local authorities or observers may later clarify the specific nature and scope of the disposal action.
All wool blankets half price and Gents and Ladies goods cheaper than the cheapest. Ladies shawls and wrappings at one third price. Best clothing at one fourth price. Fine all wool cassimere at half price. Next to the Postoffice.
A compact ad notes Cheap John's offers a broad range of footwear for ladies gents and children. The message emphasizes affordable boots and shoes across categories for all customers.
The notice invites readers to seek unheard of bargains on table or pocket cutlery, hardware, dry goods, hats, caps, travelling bags, valises, musical instruments, and nearly every household article through the advertised sale.
A brief item notes a location step toward the post office in Winston North Carolina on March 27 1884. It records a travel or street reference with an old municipal context. No further names or events are provided.
The Sentinel profiles seven men chosen by President Cleveland for his official household. Thomas F Bayard Daniel Manning Augustus H Garland Lucius Q C Lamar William Endicott William Vilas William C Whitney cover birthplaces, education, careers, Civil War service, political roles, and Senate or cabinet ties.
Special correspondence from Wasaryetoy D C April 14 details how congressional families bring home comforts to the capital, while many sons of lawmakers fall prey to city temptations. It cites cases of a young drinker, a ruffian, a thief and a gambler, blaming city life for moral decline among “Congressman’s sons.”
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