30 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1885
Page
1
A Raleigh correspondence argues clean water safeguards health and wealth amid cholera fears. It cites London typhoid outbreaks and milk contamination risks from impure water, urging vigilant sanitation and universal purity in water, milk, and air as essential to public wellbeing.
A brief precept on writing urges brevity to capture busy readers and editors. It counsels saving the strongest idea for the climax, sustaining the reader’s interest, and persisting with important truths until the world pays attention. The piece emphasizes concise prose, compact columns, and steady effort to gain an audience.
Ulysses S. Grant born April 27, 1822 at Point Pleasant Illinois rose from West Point graduate to Civil War commander. He died July 23 at Mt McGregor New York after a long struggle with cancer, surrounded by family.
Special correspondence outlines a bitter contest for New York Governor with Democrats and Republicans rallying around figures like Gov D B Hill Gen Carr and Erastus Corning while federal influence and Cleveland associations shape the field. It notes Stark party divisions and the likelihood of multiple contenders including Davenport Drexel and others within a lively nomination fight.
London correspondent recalls a 25 year old exposure of aristocratic circles involving Mme Laundon the Belgian agent who lured educated girls for industry and sex, implicating peers like the Marquess of Bath. The tale contrasts now with colder public sentiment and harsher penalties, implying a reformed era ahead. A second item relays a humorous Arkansas traveler dialogue about fare and a train ride, followed by assorted brief notes on politics religion and social change.
Brethren Trojans Bros announces open inspection of their embracing the choicest selections. This notice signals the availability of curated goods for customers to review before purchase.
Rich colorings and rare fabrics are highlighted as the largest and most select stock in the market. The exhibit promises every style and grade of goods manufactured for the season’s trade, offered at prices said to be unmatched south of New York.
A clipped catalog style notice touts extensive fabrics including Sarah Khyber Cloth Alba tros Nuns Veiling Miasatis Ar mures Tricots Ottoman Cloths Berber Suitings Combinations Plaids Mohairs Pongus Cashmeres and a line of Black Silks from 50 cents to 3 dollars per yard Sumner Silks and Earahs from 50 cents upward.
White goods and embroideries form a stunning collection including India Lingus Linen Lawns Persian Lawn India Divinity and various fine fabrics in white and color. Decorous trims like All Over Embroideries Laces Flounces and more from our own importation with Handkerchiefs parasols fans and Soliers Philadelphia Shoes. Gents Furnishings feature hats neckwear gloves hosiery shirts and underwear with Paris novelties in hats and bonnets. Crest-Making by an experienced lady and vertical feed sewing machines advertised along with carpets oil cloths mats and rugs at New York prices.
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