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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1879
Page
4
The piece discusses hopeful conditions for American farmers due to anticipated foreign wheat shortages and rising domestic trade. It notes benefits to agriculture, grain markets, and meat supply as grain surpluses are sold abroad, with broader economic improvement including manufacturing and employment. It also quotes Robert G. Ingersoll on women's prudence and fidelity, contrasting social wealth with true foundations of wealth.
The President will send 150 census supervisors to the Senate when Congress assembles in December. Selected by Superintendent Walker, they will manage the new districts based on the last census. States are divided by population with New York receiving eleven districts and Pennsylvania ten. Walker consults governors, congressmen, and mayors as districts are finalized. The supervisors must be capable, informed about regional industries, and know local products to execute duties properly.
A nine inch centipede attack near Memphis creek Utah Territory ends in the death of Crusas after he shoots the creature with a pistol. The bystander mule nearby dies by morning with a swollen leg. The tale is followed by reflections on how interlopers disrupt quarrels and engagements, choking prospective resolutions in social life.
In a voyage across Iceland a small party describes crossing lava plains to the Surtsheller cave. They descend to a two mile underground chamber with icy floor and blue reflections, noting ancient carvings, seals, and the rarity of women explorers in Iceland. The scene ends with warmth of daylight and a witty remark on former outlaws becoming rheumatic.
A nine or ten year old girl sits in the sun with a torn doll and a rag baby. A four year old boy snatches the toy, hears of a dead mother, and promises to mend the dress and help. He later repents rough behavior and returns, offering aid if no one tells. The scene ends with the girl’s crying, a worn cap lining, and a pledge of care. A separate note recalls Sydney Smith on natural truth and another joke about Gallagher and his accounts. A Canada steamship brought 1.2 million dollars in gold to New York.
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