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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1883
Page
1
An aged advertisement touts Mitcvell's Sacre as a universal remedy for eye conditions such as sore weak and troubled sight tear drops granulation stye and red eye claiming quick relief permanent cure and broad use for ulcers fever sores tumors salt rheum burns piles and inflammation also sold at a drugstore for 25 cents
A local notice describes Samuel Brewer's shaving and hairdressing saloon receiving new chairs mirrors and improvements. It notes plans linked to hotel advertising and deancor associations with city building purposes. Also mentions Freely Burned lime and carbonates offered by French Bros Rocky Point N C with delivery in Wilmington.
Robert D Johnston a Winston North Carolina merchant tailor offers a full line of fine imported garments. He guarantees a perfect fit with all work done in his establishment next to the Hay House Apse it notes practical experience in New York and the state and reasonable terms.
A visitor extols Winston, North Carolina, as a thriving tobacco market with four major mills, Wachovia Bank’s strong local presence, and a growing business district. The piece praises its climate, rail links, and prospects, noting key figures like W. T. Bowman, J. A. Bitting, and local firms Fries, Arista Mills, and the First National Bank.
The article surveys the postwar South, noting rapid industrial growth, rail and mine development, expanding towns and cities, rising agriculture, and widespread prosperity. It highlights Europe and the North eyeing Southern resources while predicting a bright decade ahead as revival gains momentum.
Random notices include New England women in 284 vacations and Michigan Senator Palmer funding Detroit art museum. Pennsylvania bride becomes mother-in-law to her brother. New York consumes 43 million gallons milk with Orange County biggest supplier. Nebraska ruling on non transferable railroad tickets and a Quebec surgeon retrieve a cuff button. Sunderland disaster victims in England prompt comments on doors as death traps. Pittsburgh jury awards theft damages against railroad for sleeping-car passenger.
North Carolina reports 2040 miles of rail and a scuppernong grape vine near Fayetteville yielding 100 bushels yearly. Projects include the Biddle Institute near Charlotte, a Cape Fear phosphate discovery, a new heading factory at Williamson, planing mills in Lexington, and a 30000 capital wheel factory. Georgetown NC rail line and Asheville extension plans, plus a 500000 bond to extend the Hendersonville to Asheville line. The Dismal Swamp is being drained, with canals and tramways linking to Lake Drummond.
A collection of editorials and letters discuss the Star Route trials. References name William Pitt Kellogg and Mr Dorsey, noting bipartisan sentiment and the impact on the Republican party. The press debate centers on the jury verdicts and political fallout across several papers.
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