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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1884
Page
2
The piece argues that the Bourbon faction in the Senate allowed a resolution to investigate outrages against common rights to pass, claiming virtue while avoiding public upheaval. It accuses them of delaying debate to keep the country calm and calls their move a calculated political maneuver.
A Carolina public safety rant questions race as a Black man is lightly injured at a Saturday frolic near the depot. The piece, reprinted by the State Chronicle, condemns Bourbon political culture and warns of decline if white voters pull away from Democratic leadership.
The piece argues that free trade is undermined by the southern industrial experience under protective tariffs. The Staunton Valley Virginian is cited saying no southern factory since the war would exist without protective laws, a claim echoed by the Memphis Avalanche.
A Washington news column surveys Democratic tariff splits as leaders push for a policy. It cites Belmont, Randall, Payne and others while noting western farmers study Mr. Dodge’s data on industry diversification and land value. The piece argues protection strengthens farming and manufacturing together, not apart.
A summary of protectionist arguments in Congress highlights shifts in employment in England and the United States, the impact of labor-saving machinery, and calls to defend the tariff system. Col. Screven and Georgia rice interests urge retention of duties to shield domestic mills, milling standards, and national independence.
The Savannah News reports Representative Nicholls will introduce memorials in the House asking protection for rice. The documents cite three historical periods in U.S. rice growth and argue that domestic exports rose after 1866 due to import taxes, urging labor-saving grain machinery for further expansion.
Three points affirm Brown's Iron Bitters is a non intoxicating tonic and not a beverage. It is a carefully prepared remedy to restore strength and health, safe for delicate women and infants, yet potent in its remedial action. The Brown Chemical Company of Baltimore is a long established trusted maker.
The Raleigh News & Observer reports a North State editorial calling Price Leach Edwards Darby Cooke and Col. Wm. Johnson “Holy Political Saints” who seek bread and butter from office. It lists several figures with long tenure and large pay, alleging Democratic purity myths and praising disinterested democracy amid noisy campaigns.
The piece recounts Ku Klux era violence targeting a Charleston area citizen and the broader white suppression of black victims. It contrasts with New Orleans winter gloom as visitors dwindle and cold, fog, and rain dampen the city. A Troy revival sermon uses a silver quarter incident to illustrate childlike faith.
In Louisville Kentucky on March 30 1981 a letter from a kidney disease sufferer credits Safe Kidney and Liver Cure with restoring health after failing medical treatment. The Augusta Chronicle Washington correspondent Randall accuses lawmakers of robbing the people to pay clerks for Senators and notes many letter writers are clerks for Senator Brown of Georgia.
An outspoken endorsement from Dr Lewis by way of testimonials from professors and physicians praising Warner’s SAFE Cure. The writer notes personal use, claims no harm, and asserts the medical profession is puzzled by kidney maladies while Warner’s discoveries are presented as effective.
The Dismal Swamp Lottery Company operates under a charter from the Legislature to the Dismal Swamp Canal Company. The court has fairly tested its legality. The enterprise aims to improve and extend the canal, a key public work linking Virginia and North Carolina, with 25,000 tickets in total.
On February 21 1581 Class D received SCOH ME and the group stated that new conti funds will be added and drawings held regularly on the third Thursday of each month before the public under the supervision of authorized commissioners.
Capital prize of 5000 dollars. Application details request state county town of writer. Remittances urged by express. Norfolk Virginia agent for tickets P Horbach. Drawing held January 7, 18si, supervised to ensure fairness by George T. Rogers as commissioner.
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