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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1879
Page
3
Frosty mornings and town news fill the column. Peter Paice becomes Madison Postmaster as townsfolk discuss health, fairs, and local events including the Salisbury soldiers reunion, Templeton troupe visits, tobacco crops, and new businesses. Local notices mention meetings, real estate gains, and upcoming fairs with emphasis on community life and improvements.
The article notes a bumper partridge supply aided by a dry summer, recent wet spells, and favorable conditions for hunting. It reports travel, local commerce openings, new advertisements, church services, hopes for educational music improvements, and regional industry updates including tobacco, grain, and zero-pay supervisor opinions, with mentions of Winston and Raleigh-area figures.
A letter condemns rude conduct at Tise's Mall with loud noises and profanity affecting women and elders. The notice includes local real estate sales details for Geo. W. Norwood’s estate and mentions recent rains, crop prospects, and a town meeting or road project.
An advertisement notes door bells from Allen’s to announce visitors and mentions a new supply of Expert Cigars at Thompson's Daiz Store, touting them as the best in the market. It references various apparel and hardware items and promotes the idea of improved visitor signaling.
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