North Carolina State Experiment Station Offers Free Analyses
The station lists twelve advantages for farmers and others, including free chemical analyses of compost samples, well water, foods, drugs, and suspected poisons when prepaid express charges and proper authorization are met. It also covers seed germination tests, insect and weed identifications, and free mailed reports on soils, waters, and farm practices. Letters addressed to Dr. A Re Lenoux in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Ae Eaely
Department of Agriculture
State Board of Health
North Carolina
D&c
Board of Agriculture
Lenoux
Chapel HM
N.C
The North and South in a Morality Debate
A Louisville Courier Journal piece defends the South against Northern misrepresentations, arguing murder and vice span both regions. It calls for self-examination, critiques Republican leadership, and urges reform at home to curb sectional animosity.
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Richard Smith
North
South
Seath
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cup— Porta
Justic Lynsh
Republican Journal
Republican Party
Congress
Chandler and Beecher
Conkling
Blaine
New York Tribune
Cincinnati Gazette
Sir Anthony
Charlatans
Monatebanks
Louwisville Courier—Journal
The Phenomenal Pinuck of the Democracy Defeated but Rallying
A political column mocks the Democratic Party after a defeat praising its enduring vigor. It compares the party to veteran soldiers and Russian fighters, noting their stubborn resolve and predicting renewed effort in future elections.
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W Erelal
Russia
England’s Trade Slump Shifts Exports and Lessons Debate
The article notes a $345 million drop in England’s export value from 1872 to 1878 led by losses to the United States at $113 million and to Germany at $95 million. It also cites a London Times letter arguing school hours are too short and home study too long, urging better in-school help to reduce evening strain.
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United States
Kohacco, &c
N.C
Winston
N. C
England
Germany
Holland
Egypt
London” Times
The Value of a Trade You Can Stand On
This piece urges choosing a solid trade like printing or farming to ensure independence. It cites Stephen Girard’s urging to learn a craft and Horace Greeley’s hope that editors can still earn a livelihood through skilled work. It emphasizes self reliance and durable skills.
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Academy
Artizan
Stephen Girard
Girard
Horace Greely
Marriage and meteor shocks in a single page
The item discusses Josh Billings on marriage and social commentary about women, then reports on a vivid Alpine thunderstorm described by the London Times. It covers six travelers in Gros Glockner’s storm, electric discharges transforming their appearance, and their safety amid dramatic lightning. It ends noting U S cereal land area expanding by 20 million acres over five years.
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London Times
Gros Gloeck~ner
Sparrow and Cat Fable From Ancient Oram Tales
A sparrow rebukes a cat for washing its face before eating, sparrows mock beagles, and a chain of fables unfolds where the cat is warned by the eagle and a worm is eaten. The tale ends noting future citrus colonization in Florida by Italian settlers.
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Ible
Nesta
Dolace
Salectic
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North Carolina State Experiment Station
He Gunston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
Geo. W.graham
Raleigh
Preston Roan
B. Mast
Eugene E. Gray
Mast & Cray, Attorneys At Law
Winston, N.C
Forsyth
T‘ourt
Robt. H. Jones
Thompson's Drug Store
I. W. Durham
Winston, N. C. B
Beck & Moore
Barrow, & Beck, Winston
Canimao
Feca
W. T. Vogler
Winston, N. C
Main Stree
Robert D. Johnston
Inston
New York
B. F. Cros Laxp's
Jas. A. Gray
Fire Insurance
Atlanta Medical College
Cross March Acouse
J.G. Westmoreland
West Palaterre
Jug
Johnson
A. V
Amiaxta
Henry 8. Foy
Thi ET
Alwaya
Si&pril
Garter, Rives & Co
THE
Malta
GO Eries
Main Street
Merchant's Hotel
Winston Female School
N.8. Davis
I. Martin
Mfe
B.S. Davis
Vaughn & Crutchfield
Norwood
Northside Court House Square
Saac H. Nelson
Paistrell
Zonthy Ball
Pouustan
Abd
Josh Billings
Wimmin
Sam
Calico
Tex
Hershelf
Acat
Tero
Oram
Florida
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