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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1880
Page
1
The Wilmington Post outlines advertising rates: fifty cents per line for the first insertion and twenty five cents per line for each additional insertion. Eight lines in nonpareil type make one square. Subscription is 100 dollars per year or six months for 79 cents. Communications on business to the Wilmington Post.
The piece notes Daniel Ruggles claiming rain could be induced by exploding dynamite in clouds. It discusses threats to peace in Europe, Sherman’s political strength, Blaine’s third term stance, and concerns over patronage in government. It defends Sherman amid attacks, praising his integrity and long public service.
The text discusses exposing the Raleigh correspondent of the New York Times and mentions the editorials criticizing that correspondent around the time of his resignation from the Solicitorship to avoid impeachment and removal.
Pre Directors discuss Mr Best representing a New York syndicate proposing a bill to refinance mortgage bonds with new state and road bonds while safeguarding $550,000 in existing bonds. Details include amounts for a Paint Rock and Ducktown line, deadlines, deposits, and political notes from H.R. Bear and local conditions.
The North Carolina Republican State Executive Committee meets in Raleigh on January 29 1980. It names delegates and alternates to the National Convention in Chicago June 2 and calls a state convention July 7 to nominate state officers and electors. The call urges county party organization and public announces the delegation with no pledge to any candidate.
Fragmentary 19th century notes report a Raleigh area meeting of Republicans set for July and various city items. Mentions marriage licenses, doctors visiting, a fire alarm, a bake shop fire, wood length issues, a cornet concert, wax works plans, a child burned, charitable drives for Ireland, and civic concerns about police and streets.
The Western Division president files in the Supreme Court in Washington seeking reinstatement conditions on a demnity bond tied to the Western North Carolina Railroad case. The court decision hinges on a Florida bond claim and legacy settlements. readers note wide regional impact as railroad recovery efforts continue amid state inducements and labor questions.
A fragmentary verse scene describes leaning from an open window during a stormy gusty northeast breeze. The speaker hints at danger and a shutter incident while noting friends must be invited to witness the implied event and funeral references appear in garbled final lines.
The text ridicules a shop’s alleged failures and asks pointed questions about prices and service. It then details United States Ordnance Agency proposals for obsolete ordnance stores, naming multiple arsenals and forts across states and the target bid date.
P L Bridgers and Co boast the largest retail grocery business near Wilmington and pledge deep discounts on staples. The notice laments rising costs and notes low prices on toilet soaps, flour, butter, lard, and corn whiskey as part of a price-cut effort amid competitive trade.
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