Democrats Triumph Over Radicals in Prestonville Canvass
Prestonville era of Sept 2 featured a joint canvass by R. B. Glenn and A. H. Joy against electors. Glenn delivered a powerful rally denouncing Joy and Blaine, while Joy defended tariff and county government amid crowd cheers. The event spanned Leaksdale and Raffin with praise for Col. J. D. Glenn and local figures. Miss Emma Seales suffered a large house fire, and W. L. Blackwell escaped drowning in Haw River.
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Emma Seales
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Haw River
John Walker
Guss Burton
C. T. Counter
History Repeats Itself in Tobacco Triumphs and Campaigns
Special Correspondent notes in Sept 28 piece that history mirrors present events through vivid contrasts. Tobacco trade growth in Virginia and national patterns of repudiation are traced with slang and satire, linking past and present politics, finance, and foreign ventures.
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Reid and Glenn in Mt Airy Convey Hopeful Congressional Ticket
In Mt Airy North Carolina on September 20 1884 James W Reid and R B Glenn spoke to a large crowd with Reid receiving loud cheers and bouquets. Glenn delivered an hour long vigorous address attacking Republicans Blaine and Radical leaders while Major Reeves faced Radical opposition. The Surry ticket remains strong with expectations of a 400 vote majority for Scales and Reid in November. Also reports of accidents mail delays typhoid death and a Baptist revival plus a new hotel at Dobson and local political notes.
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Susan Dockery
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Johnnie Kapp
Luther Waugh
T. C H. Freeman
J. W. Lewellyn
Old Surry
Ice Snow
C. T. Counter
What Will Be Worn This Fall and Winter in Gotham
Senti nel's fashion correspondent reports chaotic signals from New Yorks fashion scene. Silk and satin gowns dominate with plain black textiles, ottomans, and a new taitte Francais. Velvets and velveteens challenge silk looks. hats trend large with tall crowns, while bonnets grow smaller. Felt hats and bonnets return, with velvets used for trimmings and lace decorations proliferate in accessories and footwear.
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Calumny Against the South in Detroit Speech
A Detroit speech by tev Mr. Tades sparks debate over the Solid South and the bloody shirt as the Blaine and Logan Club in the Second Ward hears references to Republican and Democratic loyalties. Rev F A Blades cites party history and campaign contrasts amid wartime memory and national politics.
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