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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1879
Page
3
Interior Court meets as tobacco prices trend upward and locals discuss recent rains. Mrs Kine of Fayetteville visits Rev M A Brown as talk of drought recurs. Town sees new buildings rising, a bank assets jump noted, and an excursion planned to Beaufort with about 40 to 50 locals joining.
The County Sunday School Convention met in the Baptist Church. Delegates from numerous schools were listed, with officers elected including Rev. Hf. first president and J D Lineback as secretary. Delegates were chosen for the State Sunday School Convention. Local ads follow for tobacco, tonics, and hardware supplies.
Memphis reports one hundred twenty fever cases to date with thirty six deaths, a thirty percent mortality rate. Authorities struggle to establish a camp amid hostility, planning to use force if needed. Last week Memphis saw thirty four yellow fever deaths. twenty new cases appeared Monday night. Population details show 16,110 residents with 9,743 previously ill. Refugees from Memphis spread cases to New York and Brooklyn, while a brig from Port au Prince records seven cases and four deaths. Heirs contest the will of Mrs. Dorsey who left $250,000 to President Davis.
New York tobacco men report a mostly unchanged market with firm prices and sparse selling. Western crop prospects shrink, Virginia yields look down, and buyers hesitate, favoring holdbacks over high asks as weather and drought pressures bite. Reports from Virginia and Tennessee note scarce stocks and cautious buying while several papers flag a possible crop shortfall.
An 19th century style notice urges buyers to visit Allen's Corner for farming tools and equipment. It promotes late arrivals of rakes and mowing machines, steel plows, and emphasizes affordable pricing and ready service at the shop to support efficient field work.
Market notes show tobacco prices strong with high demand and wide varieties listed. Produce sections include peas apples butter and cabbage with assorted prices, reflecting a steady rural trade week in Wisston North Carolina.
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