19 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1888
Page
1
An 19th century editorial extols the press as the era’s greatest educator linking steam telegraph and print to global knowledge. It warns editors against corruption swindling and partisanship, urging vigilance integrity and a noble custodianship of liberty.
A historical transcription of Pontius Pilate's alleged death sentence against Jesus is discussed as a remarkable judicial record. The text notes the date and place, allegations against Jesus, and witnesses, with a brass plate inscription later housed by Carthusian monks and preserved via French army and art commissions.
A broad collection covers health notes on Lord Tennyson, a new harbor bill of 19 million dollars, Senate tariff debates, cabinet intrigue around Harrison, and remarks on emulation and character. Other items include naval actions toward Hayti, a dynamite attack in Chicago, education fund totals, and various local and national social observations.
Articles note 95 children at Baptist Orphanage in Thomasville, construction contracts for Cape Fear X Yadkin Valley bridge at Fayetteville, and a new $100,000 cotton factory for Asheville. NC General Assembly counts 170 members with 12 veterans, Greensboro hosts the Annual Conference session, and Trinity College trustees confirmed. Also mentions Charlotte Exposition plans, immigration agent appointment for Patrick, and a pamphlet vindicating North Carolina at Gettysburg.
A jumble of light hearted verse and tips appears in local papers urging affectionate gestures from kissing to embracing. The pieces mockingly contrast with a shop advert for Confectionery and fireworks at Gorham's.
A reader letter from T A Slocum of Pearl Street New York claims a positive remedy for consumption that cures thousands of hopeless cases with timely use. He offers to send two bottles of his remedy EREE to readers who provide their express and post office addresses.
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