Prohibition Rally Planned as Prohibition Bill Debated
In the Ebe Binston Sentinel of June 30 1881 editor GEO M MATHES notes P D stands for prescription doctor and predicts the prohibition bill will increase P Ds over MDs. A grand Anti Prohibition Rally is set for Lexington on Saturday July 9 with several speakers. The piece also comments on NY Senate elections and North Carolina whiskey noted as best used by compounders.
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Lexington
Merriman
North Carolina
Prohibition Bill Sparks Press Association Meeting Debate
The Press Association meeting in town featured cordial exchanges and robust public sentiment against the Prohibition bill. Speakers argued the bill is flawed and not what the people want, urging study before passage. The District Anti Prohibition Convention formed an executive campaign committee with representatives from Winston to Wilkesboro to organize opposition.
Atlanta Fair Opens Winter Exhibition in October
A grand industrial exhibition will be held in Atlanta starting October 5 for three months, the first of its kind in the South. The piece urges tobacco and other manufacturers to secure exhibit space and highlights Old Rip Van Winkle as leading Southern progress.
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Atlanta
South
Southern
Anti-Prohibition Conven Thon Sets District Committee
The Anti-Prohibition Convention for the Savefith Congressional District met at Adkinville on Friday the 24th. A committee from each county selected officers, with F. E. Shober as chairman and W. G. Bogle, A. D. Cowles, J. J. Stewart among secretaries. A district executive committee was appointed to organize and promote the convention's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yadkinville
Savefith
F. E. Shober
W. G. Bogle
A. D. Cowles
J. J. Stewart
G. M. Mathes
Furbes
J. C. Buxton
Chas. Price
D. Brown
Dr. Angle
Ashe
W. M. Baldwin
Alleghany
Wm. Hardin
Alexander
A. C. Watts
Davie
M. D. Kimbraugh
Forsyth
Iredell
W. A. Eliason
Rowan
W. L. Rankin
Larry
Jas. R. Lewellen
Wallinga
L. L. Green
Wilkes
Chin’n
G. W. Bogle
Salem and Winston NC rich in mills and tobacco trade
Salem and Winston stand as twin towns with distinct histories and booming industry. Salem centers on education and textiles while Winston boasts tobacco warehousing and processing with hundreds of workers and major factories. The two towns boast new mills, warehouses, water works, and thriving commerce, making them North Carolina’s wealthiest per size communities.
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Salem
Winston
Tobscco
United Brethren
Earl Granville
Wachovia
F. & H. Fries
Arista Mills
North Carolina
Arista
Brown Bros
P. H. Hanes & Co
Bitting & Whitaker
T. L. Vaughn &Co
R. J. Reynolds
W.W. Wood & Co
C. Hamlin ¢& Co
Bynum, Cotton & Jones
Ogburn, Hill & Co
Baily Bros
Ham Scales
S. B. Ziglar
W. Fulton & Son
L. Thompson
Maj
T. J. Brown
Brown’s
Probl & Stockton
Piedmont
M. W. Norfleet
Pace
Hinshaw Bros
A. B. Gorrell
Ed. M. Pace
Messrs. Williamson & Smith
Mar. Barber
Winston and Salem
Wort
Niceens
Kernersville
Bellania
Lash
Elkin
Press Association
Major Brown
Messrs
Pfckl & Stockton
Haunted Me Debt and Hop Bitters Advertisement
A workingman recalls years of debt poverty and illness caused by a sick family and medical bills. After following his pastor’s advice he started Hop Bitters, and in one month all recovered and stayed well. He urges poor men to use Hop Bitters as a cheaper alternative to a single doctor's visit.
Star Brand Complete Manure for Tobacco defended in Richmond ad
Richmond manufacturers Allison and Addison defend Star Brand Complete Manure for Tobacco against adulteration claims. They insist yearly improvements have kept it superior, urge adulteration reports are false, and offer a $25 reward for evidence of claims. The notice underscores honesty and long investment in plant and brand reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toba‘uo
Winston
N. C
Star
Allison & Addison
Richmond
Adulterstad
Comspite Manufactuiren Jom
Iichmond
Pet
S Hinshaw Bros
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Binston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
New York
the Press Association
A. H. Stephens
Liberty Hall
Crawfordsville
Maine
Rev
Shadow Grove
Aghe Co
Hardin
Sparta
Taylorsville
Alexander Co
M. D. Kimbrough
Smith Grove
Statesville
Salisbury
Copeland
Surry
Boone
Watenga
Tyre York
Wilkesboro
Wesley Shore
East Bend
Yadkin Uo
Salem-Winston
The
Raleigh Observer
Bockingham
Anson
J. D. Mitchell
Georgia
Hutchison Bro
J.D. Mitchell
W. T. Dortch
Ponce de Leon Co
Charleston Mercury
Moore County
Star Brand
Frank L Haralson
Messrs. Hutchison Bro
Frank Lararson
South America
Simmon
Pri
J.P. Harris
Que K. N. Woodson
Rockingham
Harris & Woodson
Jand
Ros Enbacher
Pfhol & Stockton
Brand
Fertlize
Pfofl & Stockton
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