19 Nov 1885
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1885
Page
1
A long读 piece outlines the Pinhooker as a behind the scenes tobacco buyer who dupes farmers. It describes the strategy of multiple pinhookers teaming to outbid and pressure farmers, and the persona needed to succeed, ending with a local Winston note and a nod to other items in the issue.
Tokay Vineyard three miles north of Fayetteville North Carolina owned by Hon. Wharton J. Green a congressman in the Third District is described as the largest single vineyard this side of the Rocky Mountains. The estate on Cape Fear River offers about one hundred acres in bearing vines with thirty to forty varieties including Norton Cynthiana Scuppernong and Ives among others. Wineries produced about twenty five thousand gallons last season and may exceed forty thousand this year. The complex includes wine cellars storage for fifty to sixty thousand gallons a fine dwelling ponds springs and fish and a saw mill. Green aims to pioneer a NC wine industry with long term plans supported by favorable climate and soil.
A Pen-and-Ink Sketch portrait of Aunt Betsey Bartlett a Spartan market woman and farmer of Davidson county who ran a four horse team to Salisbury Statesville and Lexington markets. She managed shop and farm after her husband’s 1845 death driving, trading and selling year round while guiding her large family with fearless energy and integrity. Her bold acts included whisking up a blocked hill and whipping a Yankee attempting a watermelon theft, as the piece celebrates a life of action and endurance.
Senator Vance replies from his mountain home Gombroon on October 27 defending his stance on Civil Service. He says he opposes the Civil Service law yet will criticize the Administration when necessary, stressing loyal support for democracy and honest opinion free from coercion. He denies any recent Mormon defense in court and notes he voted against the Edmunds Bill as a liberty issue.
An early market ad announces a broad stock including latest fashions in fabrics, infant wraps, Shoes for men and women, underwear, ties, collars, hosiery, hats, blankets, notions, rugs, curtains, and linen. It promises guaranteed quality and competitive prices, highlighting fashionable materials and a complete assortment.
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