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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1885
Page
2
Local officials in Winston begin publishing meeting reports to inform the press and public. The notice details upcoming mailouts to subscribers behind on back subscriptions and urges prompt remittance.
A North Carolina editor voices concern over Northern teachers in State Normals, urging use of native scholars and resources. The piece denounces imported empiricism and praises local expertise led by Prof. Mancum. Also covered is Winston's looming Fourth of July celebration with committee questions and town interest.
The article extols Atlanta as a model of communal effort. It praises public spirit, unity, and rapid fundraising, noting no local factions hinder progress. It argues cooperative action, varied enterprises, and broad participation build strength and shared responsibility among citizens.
The Sentinel reports its editor Senti nel has crossed to France and received Le Tabae, a Paris tobacco journal by Jacques Zepaume. It invites exchange and hopes M. Zepaume will mail a reply on the French tobacco industry, with reciprocal papers on local industry.
John Langster a 21 year old Maryland colored man convicted of killing a Washington policeman was hanged at the District jail. The event was witnessed by relatives, police, press, and SENTINEL staff. He appeared penitent two hours before execution after prior accusations of insanity failed.
The Guardsman, a new North Carolina periodical for citizens, will be issued in a couple of weeks by the Op xsam Mpusissutxe House of Winston. The initial number will be richly printed on heavy antique paper using new type.
The Guardsman will feature Fortress Monroe views and military topics with North Carolina Guard notes and a special bands section. A lithograph portrait of Governor Alfred M Scales by Jos E Baker will be offered with subscriptions and a public sale plan for non subscribers.
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