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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1881
Page
1
A mixture of short anecdotes from a Warper’s Magazine style column includes a minister’s odd pledge story about a doctor’s punch prescription and a housekeeper Peggy, plus a harsh critique of dime novels fueling crime fantasies. Also notes a humorous exchange about Edith and a Hartford child, and a military drill verse about boys’ burial and marching.
A house surgeon narrates the Christmas Eve story of patient George Newbold and a nurse who reappears as Lucy, his long-lost sister. Across hospital wards, mistletoe, bells, and sorrow weave through a tale of love, forgiveness, and the healing power of kindness.
Norfolk Landmark reports defense counsel Seoville questioning jurors about Masonry in the Guiteau murder trial. The piece argues that a good Mason is a good citizen fit to serve, and that Masonry does not bias jurors against offenders, asserting jurors of all faiths may serve without prejudice.
A reader criticizes social snobs who sneer at a wife who does her own work. They promote a caste based on wealth, not character, denying labor and virtue in favor of gold and social rank within a country built on labor.
The piece lists major sacred books including the Koran and Vedas with dates, noting none surpass the Bible in excellence. It also defines gentility as a mindset, listing honor, honesty, delicacy, and politeness as the core traits of a gentleman, while modes and customs vary.
A column notes high priced dogs sent to North Carolina for training with values from 100 to 1,400 dollars. It mentions a $500 kick and a killed prized setter, training by Martin, plus dogs sent from Wilmington to Greensboro and other points. The piece also includes brief, humorous exchanges about a doctor tongue test and a torn trousers bill.
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