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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1881
Page
4
The article notes public anti prohibition speaking by Hon George W Price Jr in Elizabethtown on August 1 at noon and Abbottsburg at 1pm. It urges full advertisement and setup for the events.
The clipping covers multiple items: Drs Glenn and Alford authorize a general examination in Greensboro, mention Gen Bearles, and note Edward Richard a prominent cotton planter from North Carolina. It cites railroad lease plans from W J Best to build North Carolina railroad connections, and Statesville notes drought damage to tobacco and corn, rising cotton acreage, with local temperatures around 98 degrees.
A Republican Committee issue condemns a state liquor bill forming a monopoly by few, arguing it subverts the people's rights and the two branch legislature. The text warns of higher taxes, ruined rural industries, and invasive central power, urging voters to reject ratification at the polls. Local markets overview for turpentine and rosin accompanies the notice.
A newspaper list details bonds issued by the 1868 69 Republican Convention and Legislature, naming Democrats and Republicans who received funds. Democrats listed include Er H Cowan W J Hawkins George W Swepson William Johnson E Belo P Mallett and J B Stubbs totaling 16 256 million. Republicans include Dr William Sloan and A J Fomey totaling 3 5 million. The piece claims for every dollar received by a Republican a Democrat got five.
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