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Newspaper

Western Sentinel

Location

Winston, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1881

Page

2

Condition of the President and political notes in North Carolina

The condition of the President is described as very unfavorable with a rapid pulse and weakness. Reports mention Prohibition support in three states, forthcoming census wealth figures, and Virginia and North Carolina political contests involving Mahone and the Readjusters. Local court discussions consider abolishing Inferior Court and transferring crimes to the Superior Court, while railroads face state-rate control issues.

United States North Carolina W. J. Best Richmond & Danville Clyde Syndicate Leason Mr. Best Reade Albertson Buxton Jeadera Briecees Js Virginia Daniel Mahone Orr McCrary Arkansas

Grim drought grimly slashes Ballard County tobacco yield

A drought spreads across Ballard County with no rain since late June. Farmers report near total failure of tobacco and corn prospects, predicting a very short or zero average yield unless rain arrives soon. Reports from multiple localities in Kentucky and Tennessee echo the same harsh outlook.

Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Illinois Ohio Ballard County Vennor G. W Cadiz Alf. W Rome J.B. J Springfield C. C. B. Springfield Tenn C.C.B. Paris R. D. Co Clarksville Robertson County

Clergymen Urged to Endorse Worthy Remedies

A New York Baptist Weekly letter from Rev. Washington condemns public testimonials attacking doctors or medicines yet praises Hop Bitters as a meritorious remedy trusted by physicians. The clergyman urges families to use Hop Bitters and believes it has no equal for home use.

Washington, D. C New York Baptist Weekly

Poor Crops Signal Rain Hope In Illinois and Harrisburg

In Illinois Grandview Aug 1 reports seven weeks without a good rain. Corn yields 25-35 bushels per acre vs 60-80 normal, tobacco slow to grow with some heads forming like cabbage. In Harrisburg July 25 notes continued drought with corn almost gone, pastures dying, cattle thinning, tobacco prospects bleak with hogshead output under 200.

Indraina Grandview Aug. C J.C. F Illinois Harrisburg Timothy R. M

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