Wilmington Post editorial mix on politics and education
A long column from the Wilmington Post discusses Col. Lamphere's wartime service, criticism of state education book selections, and calls for preserving free local schools. It critiques local judges, praises reformers, and argues for open access to quality textbooks while warning against state-mandated reading lists.
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Martins Stand Against Vance Draws Public Debate
The Raleigh Observer letter by W. defends E W Martin, a city businessman and attorney, as independent of politics and open to honest critique. It notes Vance's pledge to answer W's complaints but accuses him of vilifying the author, urging Martin to respond to rebuke the attack.
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Tarboro Postmaster Nomination and Colored Citizens Meeting
Abbott is nominated as Postmaster at Tarboro North Carolina replacing A B Shaw. The colored citizens plan a large meeting next Saturday to address exclusion from the jury box by County Commissioners. Jno Whiteman attended the Elizabeth City colored Fair and is praised as a practical agricultural advisor.
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Christmas at Smithville notes and local events
Christmas day passed solemnly as townsfolk kept the Sabbath. Santa Claus visited most houses, bringing gifts to children. Monday brought daytime noise from horns and drums. some mischief occurred, including a youth wounded by a cartridge but treated by Dr. Bishop. Merchants reported lively trade. A railroad project and political fund details are noted from the Critic and National Republican.
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No More Hard Times Through Better Living
Fragmentary text urges cutting waste on fine clothes and food, adopting real health through simple remedies. Mentions unreliable doctors and a supposed boiling concoction as a cure, with scattered foreign phrases suggesting a debate over cures and manners.
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