A Tarheel in Texas from Forsyth County in Gatesville
A letter from B. F. Hester in Gatesville Texas Sept 9 describes a Forsyth County native who moved to Texas in 1883 with no money and found double the wages. He praises Texas prairies cites local growth and a Carolina reader request, while noting higher living costs and malaria risks.
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The
Sentinel
Gatesville
Texas
Forsyth County
N. C
North Carolina
Peope
Old North State
Caryell County
Texas and St. Louis
Leon River
Gulf
B. F. Hester
Intelligent Mechanic Reflects on Home and Work in Indiana
A North Carolina native writing from Elk Grove, Davie county, recalls life in Indiana after moving to Montgomery county in 1866. He notes the county lies west of Indianapolis and south of a cane area, enjoys wealth and productivity, and mentions blacksmithing as his profitable trade.
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TOR
Raleigh
N.C
First Claes
Taras
Reasos
Old Carolina
The
Sentinel
Elmopate
Ind
North Carolina
Laith Grove
Davie County
Montgomery County
Cane
Battle Ground
Indianapolis
Memphis
Cincinnati Express-Gazette
Albright
Graham
J.G. Albright
C. H. Albright
Southern Express Company
Mississippi River
Wavaford
Texas
E. W. Cawthon
Anderson
Anson County
Mexico
Priss Amela Womack
Velaran Seo Cration
Method
Poor Texas migration letter from North Carolina man
A long reader letter from Winston North Carolina recounts leaving for Texas in 1832, noting job difficulty for newcomers, high rents, hard water, and climate dislikes. It praises Capt Gilmer and contrasts salaries and opportunities, while critiquing living costs and the allure of Texas fortunes. The writer prefers North Carolina and laments Texan conditions.
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The
Sentinel
Suerman
Texas
North Carolina
J. Gilwer
Capt Gilmer
Winston
Messrs. A. Patton & Co. Cotton-Buyers
Pilot Mountain
Carolina
Old Carolina
N. Cc
Gil
Exas
Tam
Liverpool
Bremen
Barcelona
Yorkshire
Boston
Fair Rividence
New York
Philadelphia
Union
W. J. Waranre
Twin-City
Seywrnner
Ma. Hister
North Carolin
Seariser
Tarheel Praise and North Carolina Emigration Notes
A letter from Emporia Kansas praises The Sentinel and extols North Carolina, noting wheat crop failures in Kansas and urging young men to stay home. It cites James M. and AMMPIELD views, highlights North Carolina’s churches, immigration shifts, and proposes a bright future for natives amid agricultural changes.
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North Carolina
National Capital
Sihrable
Sentinel
The
Emporia
Kansas
Aloug
Tne Sentinen
Enmiporia
Leadville
Sextiner
Old North
Old North Carolina
James M. Anmrreno
Davie
Union
West
Acre
Yadkinite in Arkansas Advises North Carolina Farmers
A letter from Riple Station Arkansas shares memories of Yadkin County and describes local farming conditions. It extols corn and cotton yields, praises abundant wildlife, critiques tobacco quality and corn whiskey, and suggests North Carolina farmers remain on productive land. The piece ends with notes on edition aims and local editorial stance.
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Riple Station
Ark
Yadkin County
Pilot Mountain
Yadkin
Arkansas
Old North
North Carolina
Tae Sextinen
Tae Sentin
V. M. Holrway
M.D
Tarheelia
Jusso
Ep. Sentinel
Rainy Oregon letter from Brownsville correspondent
Delayed correspondence from Brownsville Oregon notes heavy rain and good crops but risks to grain if rain persists. Describes abundant fruit cherries berries and garden produce. jokes about hens and flower beds. Mentions money tightness, seeds from Washington, and a digression about tarheel girls and land settlement. Signed Mrs N C Dozrer.
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Sentinel
Brownsvile
Oregon
Adam
Washington
Kansas
N. C. Dozrer
All New Styles on Exhibition at Our Store
New Styles on exhibition with goods arriving daily in every color shade and design. Goods bought early this season are priced for best advantage as prices steadily advance since purchases were made.
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Winston, N. GC
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Marshall Street
Riewmose
Major Express
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Liberty Lee
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Glenn
Rn. G. Glenn
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Leed
Fayetteville Hotel
Fayetteville, N.C
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Orice
Liberty Street
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R. Burwell
Raleigh, N.C
Forsyth
W. A. woUrr
Chicago Times
James D. Fish
Stokes
Missouri
Salem
Liberty
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Stokes County
Howell County
Arkasaw
Berandsville
Arkansaw
Brandville
J. Dederick & Sons
Dederick Town
Old Town
Spring City
Thayer
Harmon Miller
Robt. Gray
J. P. West
Sedge Garden
S. B. Huff
Jons Daxter Wade
Wall
Charleston
France
England
Evou Hae
Kuklux
Neiws and Observer
South
Mance
Indiana
Inston Boy
Xas
C. 4. Albright
Mr. CH. Albright
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Jno. Ste
W. B. Morcas
W.F. Drew
J. O. Srepatan
F. J. Gune
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C. Heeret
J. N. Harris
Fabich
Utica Observer
New York City
BatNot
Philaidelphia Times
Delirium Stiermans
the Sentinel
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Concord Times
Themeel
Springfield Republican
Sam Jones
V. C. Thompson
Forth County
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