Wilson Mirror enters seventh volume praising Henry Blount
The Wilson Mirror begins its seventh volume with praise for editor Henry Blount and his poetically colored writing. Multiple North Carolina papers commend its weekly form, cheerful tone, and contribution to the state’s journalism, hoping for continued success and wider readership.
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Mirror
Israel
North Carolina
Henry Sarctit
Ourier
Wison Mirror
Bro. Blount
Henry Blounts
Wilson Mirror
Henry Blount
Wilson Mir
Fayetteville Journal
The
Mir
Charlotte Observer
Wilson R
Henry
Methodist
Succes
Renlus
Wilamsport ‘Times
Miknor
Herald
Pleasures of Poverty in Married Life
A piece reflecting on the joys found in frugal beginnings for newlywed couples. It contrasts the hardships of poverty with the later comforts of wealth and recalls simple domestic pleasures born of contriving and saving, celebrated as true happiness.
The Case for Marriage and the Happy Fireside
A defense of marriage as foundational to civilization and happiness. The piece extols love and family, claiming life lacks meaning without a spouse and home as the center of affection, toil, and virtue. It argues that true ambition is happiness at home and that a joyous fireside proves family virtues.
There is sadness in George and Naomi’s exchange
In a witty exchange, George laments unhappiness and Naomi offers solace. George admits gloom and humorously notes a burst suspender button as he faces a crowd of ladies, hinting at social embarrassment and shared melancholy.
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George
Naomi
Different Tastes and Aphrodite from a Delicate Dessert
A poet muses that Aphrodite rose from a Charlotte Russe at an Olympus feast while his companion jokes about using the pastry foam for a shave. The bard then faints, leaving the scene in whimsical, flirtatious prose.
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Aphrodite
High Olympus
Quirky Notes and Notable Bits from a Wide World
A collage of brief items spans theater figures Lilian Olcott’s death, political quips, humor, and odd facts. Highlights include a remark on the actor's death, a Baltimore Charleston steam route, Vermont Republicans backing Flaine, and Captain Boynton’s 800 mile swim down the Ohio. The page mixes witticisms with short notices on figures like Henry George, Blaine, and Miss Fellows’ Sioux marriage, ending with industrial and civic footnotes about cabbage shipments and Drexel land value.
State News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Oldest Grave Listed
Cumberland county reports 25 Farmers Alliances. Moravian grave in Salem dated 1770 noted. Murfreesboro fair set for November 6 to 9. River and Harbor bill funds Cape Fear River and Beaufort. Wake board of education allocates 24 135 dollars for 16 092 children. Several items cover tobacco, tobacco fair, tax receipts, summer tourism in Asheville, and various local notes.
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Wake
Board of Education
Railroads to Carry Troops at Two Cents a Mile
Railroads will transport troops to the encampment in July at a rate of two cents per mile for each direction.
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Marietta
Northwest Territory
Jones
State Guard
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Free and the Land
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Banquo
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Blaine
New York
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Atlanta
South
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Humbert
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New Orleans
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Mills
Fortress Monroe
Old Point Comfort
Cora Belle Fellows
Washington, D. C
Montevideo
Rio Janeiro
New York Supreme Court
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Ohio
Whiteling
W. Va
Cairo
Illinois
J. G. Armstrong
John A. Logan
Newcastle
Penn
Nocera
Land League
Ireland
Tenanry
Hambletonian
Joseph Woods
Knoxville
Senate of
Gov. Hill
Quarantine Commission
J. W. Drexel
Drexel Building
Wall and
Broad Streets
Clark
W.R. Wood
Halifax
Steadman
Fowle
William A. Stuart
Russell County
Russell
Pendleton
Oregon
Cleveland
Wythe County
State News
Fron
Difp Rlouf Sfa Tothye Grand Old Mountains
Cumberland County
Salem
Riedsville Weekly
Lexington
Newbern Fair
Gov. Tryon
Twin-City
Winston
Cape Fear
Beaufort
Wadesboro
Fred Stowe
Gilford County
Charlotte
Durham
Asheville
Jacob Sharp
State Medical Association
Fayetteville
Cardinal Gibbons
Ashville
N.C
Hot Springs
Southern Catholic Bishops
Western Catholic Colonization Society
Richmond
Danville
Manchester
Chamber of Commerce of
James Spencer
Asheboro Hotel
Hermann
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
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