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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1894
Page
3
Extracted text notes that notices of church services and related entertainments are to be prepared for publication, with policies about revenue-related devices and local notices. The fragmentary source shows administrative instructions and scheduling context without clear events.
The notice asks subscribers to renew for the coming year and pay in advance after lowering Minnok prices. It pledges to publish a first class paper and seeks a liberal response from readers.
The Wilson area reports a string of items including tobacco deals with Hales at thirty acres sold for 600 dollars, a $1200 sale on eight acres via W. M. Carter Tobacco Co, and school openings at Oak Ridge Institute and Littleton Female College. Community events include a dancing master’s town arrival, Methodists revival in Stantonsburg, sewer work, and political activity with Republican delegates and Woodard’s renomination support. Moving personal notices mention returns from Baltimore and trips to North and Wilmington.
Deaths announced for Mrs Lucy Taylor aged 83 and Mrs Diana Green in Goldsboro with notes on faith and community impact. Widow of David Taylor and mother of Robt J Taylor Jesse M Taylor and Mrs W S Pearce among others. Also listed are Miss Willie Bass of Fremont and Mrs Sam Tyson with brief condolences.
Wilson mourns the sudden death of Miss Lida Lugh Best reported by telegram. A recent graduate of high distinction she was admired for her vitality and beauty. She was the niece of Mrs. John L. Weaver and Geo. W. Blount and Henry Blount of Wilson, and her loss is described with religious reflections on Providence.
The Wilson Graded School in White starts the fall term on Monday September 3 1894 with the first bell at 8 30 AM. Pupils are required to be in their rooms at the designated time.
The article outlines return procedures for former and new pupils and lists school board rules restricting enrollment to children six and older and requiring late entrance only with board permission. It also promotes a Laugh and Grow Fat lecture by Rev. B W Spilman for the Ladies Aid Society of a Baptist Church in Mamona Hall with endorsements from local pastors.
The Raleigh Recorder asked the Treasury for silver dollar coinage details. Mint Director R F E Preston states in July 423 000 silver dollars were minted with bullion cost 285 061 75, yielding government seigniorage 137 338 25 and 285 661 75 to redeem notes while 137 338 25 funds government obligations, refuting claims that silver is dead.
An advertisement claims Ripan's Tabules provide relief from dyspepsia and other ailments. It suggests tucking a vial in the vest pocket for life insurance against digestive troubles.
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