24 May 1877
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1877
Page
1
The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, famed for healing waters and bracing mountain air, attract invalids and tourists alike. The resort offers hot and warm springs including alum, with easy access by first-class lines on the valley line.
A lyrical reflection on the sunset hour as a mood of beauty and renewal. It pairs imagery of light, nature, and emotion with themes of memory, friendship, and the solace found at close of day, urging hope, recollection, and reconciliation.
The New York correspondent notes high pay among sugar refinery executives, brewers, railroad officials, bank presidents, and steamship leaders. Highlights include a sugar refinery superintendent earning 50 000 dollars yearly, Erie receiver Jewett at 50 000, Penn Central and others at 75 000 and 35 000, with many managers in the 25 000 to 30 000 range and bankers and steamship chiefs commanding 10 000 to 50 000.
In a Raleigh Observer letter dated May 14 1877 Al Leach denounces unfair attacks by a Statesville correspondent. He argues for moderate politics opposing extreme partisanship, praises Henry Clay era Whig principles, supports Hayes Southern policy, and predicts unity among Southern Democrats and Republicans amid national reconciliation.
The article discusses Greek Orthodox doctrine as explained by Father Bjerring in New York. It covers Mary as the mother of God, the role of saints in intercession, and seven sacraments including baptism absolution eucharist confirmation holy orders and extreme unction.
The article extols Russia under its czar praising liberal and progressive church influence. It contrasts with the Greek Church which it says supports religious freedom, conscience, and voluntary conversion, denying persecution or coercion. It asserts Greek converts join by conviction not force and claims no inquisitions or Saint Bartholomew's days.
A Philadelphia Times critique warns that extreme pantaloons hinder walking and dignity, urging balance between beauty and practicality. The piece questions women’s economic and political rights, highlighting Susan B. Anthony and suffrage. It also notes a sunlight advocacy column and reports drought losses in Australian sheep stations, with vast grazing areas barren.
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