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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1885
Page
2
The article argues that races have built in distinct aptitudes and that the colored race, historically relegated to labor, has gradually risen. It credits slavery and emancipation with shaping resilience, discipline, and ambition, noting leaders and progress across trades and education while praising enduring strength and potential.
The piece urges education and thrift for progress of the colored community and calls for organized Fourth of July celebration. It proposes a joint mayoral and commissioners committee to start planning, with mass meetings and subcommittees, urging enterprising leaders to act and push the matter at next city meetings.
Citizens in eastern North Carolina shower welcomes on ex Governor Jarvis now Minister to Brazil, with assurances he will safeguard U S interests abroad. Reports of a free pass to Brazil are denied, as editorials stress professional conduct and dignified press standards.
A miscellany from Wilson North Carolina dated May 13 1885 discusses political appointments with I J Youna and Ike Young in the Fourth District, Washington’s bond extension, Russo English peace, commencement flower policies, a Danville licensing anecdote, credit for a poem, and North Carolina Press Association plans with speakers and membership details. It includes speeches to be read by notable editors and the secretary Jas A Robinson with member passes.
A breezy, fragmented era column mixes quips, doggerel, and notices. It mentions a Governor Scales portrait project with lithography by Jos E. Ker, a caution on counterfeit Electric Bitters, and light humorous vignettes about lovers and social scenes amid playful wordplay and regional humor. The piece includes history quotes, odd place names, and brief social commentary.
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