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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1886
Page
1
A fragment notes a physician and office open date June 17 1885 in Winston with reference to sight enhancing items. Mentions second spectacles and eye glasses offered at Chott and Folts store with attention to federal and state contests and legal representation by J Lindsay attorney at law.
In a spirited provincial voice the piece mocks vanity and petty critics while praising raw honesty in journalism. It lampoons rival papers and parades the values of a robust public press, urging readers to value real substance over surface.
Fragmentary text describes a young North Carolina figure, Jernigan, his Civil War service, education at the University of Virginia, cotton business in Norfolk, and political activity. It references relatives and a broad discussion of journalism, ethics, and public life, ending with a note on preparations for a journalism course.
The article describes a Christmas turkey feast hosted by Congressman Joseph Pulitzer for 350 World staffers, with payments and bonuses to executives and staff. It notes charity cases supported by the congressman’s wife and World staff, and contrasts with youth advancement in North Carolina public offices.
A long page fragment covers local politics and commerce around Rockingham. It notes tobacco trade with Winston and nearby Egg of Reinebaea, mentions a curious still-worm story, depots near Linville, and future county seat plans. Also critiques a Raleigh newspaper reply to a North China paper and recalls Burr’s 1802 political move. The Winston Ses smen prints a woodcut mislabeling Mr Moses Lowenstein.
Local writer urges immediate action to secure rail routes and coal access for Winston and surrounding counties. He critiques Dr Chance’s mining report, advocates a practical miner's on-site examination, and calls for coordinated railroad plans with Lewisville Padkinville Wilkes and Itauga.
The piece argues Eastern North Carolina towns remain poor because they depend on outside money. It cites starting small local factories in chairs, pins, rolling pins, tinware, woodenware, and desks as a path to prosperity, urging investment of modest sums and local production to keep wealth in state.
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