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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1879
Page
1
An elegiac ode laments the loss of Willie, a beloved son, recalling a father's dream of him as a pillar of strength. The poem mourns a brief life, compares it to a morning flower, and expresses hoping for reunion in heaven beyond sorrow and toil.
A narrative blends a humorous tale of a jealous husband and a costly shawl with a reflection on Memorial Day. The piece links domestic farce toSouthern sentiment, recalling Lee Jackson and other leaders, urging tributes by Southern communities to fallen soldiers. The narrator notes the shawl’s price and the social display at church.
A conservative Raleigh era editorial urges reverence for the elderly, condemns thoughtless youth and vice driven contempt, and stresses that respect is due regardless of fault. It cites a Greensboro report on illicit distilling and a Caldwell county tale of a sheep entangled in briars, noting endurance and survival.
The text observes Memorial Day in Southern lands, noting graves of heroes scattered, marked or unmarked, some with only martial remembrance. It asserts no federal aid to gather bones or fund cemeteries and commemoration, emphasizing Southern mothers and maidens with limited fortunes.
The House erupted with sharp exchanges over personal slights involving Russell and others, while debate raged over President Hayes vetoes. A Tribune commentary argues the veto strengthens Republicans in a national climate, urging Congress to finish essential appropriations and avoid risky tactics.
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