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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1879
Page
2
In 1879 Memphis reports yellow fever subsiding while New York votes on November 4. Election tones reflect sectional tensions with Ohio voting patterns and strong language about parties, voters, and national unity. Notes on rail potential and Carolina landscapes close the dispatch.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Senator Thurman and his wife at the Beeble Thurman mansion discussing Ohio election results. He says he sought rest after the surprise Republican victory, rejects the idea the Democratic party can be wiped out, and argues Republicans push for centralized national power and federal charters for railroads and banks. He warns of a drift toward a strong central government and the need for the Democratic party to counter this trend.
The Clarksville Tobacco Leaf analyzes probable prices for the 1879 crop, warning that values may not meet earlier highs. It notes world markets show little activity, domestic demand remains strong in our region, and much 1878 export tobacco sits in seaports awaiting sale. Opinions vary on Kentucky yields, but overall substantial quality could support prices despite high costs and excess supply.
A collage of 19th century ads promoting Laurini's Drug Store, M Stein & Sons Baltimore Clothing House, and Allen hardware, toutting low prices on medicines clothing and hardware. Mentions Fay Templeton tours, five and ten cent Scarcs at Smith's Drug Store, Hinshaw Bros shoes, Georgia jeans, bacon, guano, flour, and nails. Continuous goods listings and requests to call for interest.
Stock Law carried in Rowan County including Franklin township with most of the county under its provisions as counties shift to the law. Scotch-Irish township residents obtain injunction against bonds for the Winston and Mooreville Railroad. county commissioners respect the order as the case proceeds through the courts. The Col Henry Shouse place sold Monday to Reuben Barrow for 2725 dollars. Editor Henry A London Jr of the Chatham Record called in.
The October 1 1879 tobacco condition shows nine of the large producing states improving since September 1, with two declining and one unchanged. State averages include Massachusetts 103, Connecticut 110, Pennsylvania 211, Maryland 98, Virginia 87, North Carolina 90, Kentucky 95, Indiana 99, Ohio 70, Missouri 78, Illinois 100. Early planted tobacco harvested well. frost damaged crops in Ohio and minor damage in Virginia and Tennessee. Missouri decline attributed to drought. Esk Psere Corputent.
Be Witl Sen announces arrival of Hop Bitters at Smiva s Drug Store in a brief notice highlighting a new stock drop. The terse line notes another lot to attract local shoppers and suggests availability for general purchase.
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