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Newspaper

Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1894

Page

2

Notice of Editor Cessation at the Minor

With this issue I cease my connection with the Minor. I thank my fellow editors for favors extended me and the patrons of the paper for their patronage. George W. Blount Henry Blount Howanp J. Hennicn.

Retired editor sells half interest in local Mirror

Retired editor H. J. Herrick resigns from the Mirror and offers half ownership for sale. Terms negotiable for an active partner familiar with the newspaper business. Correspondence to G. W. Blount of Wilson or H. H. Herrick of Williamston. Herrick’s residence and ties hinder the paper’s oversight.

H. J. Herrick the Mirror Wilson HH. J. Herrick Willimaston Herrick Williamston

Southern Democrats to Lead in Next House Fight

The piece notes 111 Democratic Congressmen with six from the South and 15 from the North and West, predicting Southern leaders Crisp Turner Lawson McMillin McCreary Catchings will carry heavy fighting. It cites the Atlanta Constitution on Southern Democrats shaping party aims and urges unity and strong conduct among these figures.

Crisp Turner Lawson McMillin McCreary Catchings Atlanta Constitution

Subscriptio n Reminder and Request for Payment

The note asks the recipient to send money owed for a subscription. It emphasizes that the service will continue and expresses hope for payment. The message contains fragmented phrasing and unclear details about the owed amount or due date.

Let us Honor his Memory 1805 Anniversary

The Louisiana State Normal School plans ceremonies on February 18 1805 to mark the institution s hundredth anniversary and honor memory of a named individual.

Louisiana State Normal School

Peabody Centenary Celebrations Proposed Across the South

Birth of George Peabody sparks calls for a widespread centennial celebration by schools and colleges. The Peabody Norms College at Nashville would draft a general program with Dr J L M Curry assisting, aiming to honor his gift for free education in the South.

George Peabody South Peabody Norms College Nashville J. L. M. Curry Peabody Educational Fund

Cotton policy warning from Southern papers on planting

The Wilmington Messenger cites experts urging reduced cotton planting to avoid ruin from overproduction. It notes Liverpool sellers offering 4 1/2 to 4 1/2 cents for next year’s crop and cites Augusta Chronicle urging no cotton plantings to save labor and costs. The piece warns 9 million fewer bales could lift prices in 1906.

Wilmington Messenger Orleans Time-Democrat Liverpool Augusta the Chronicle Sailitn

North Carolina Senate Seat Fights Split Republicans and Populists

Republicans and Populists in North Carolina clash over long and short term Senate seats to be filled by the incoming Legislature. Ransom’s six year term and the Vance vacancy prompt a fight over which party deserves the long term. Col. Douglas argues Republicans should take the long seat, while Populists resist any Republican gain. Both sides blame the mercenary alliance for the stalemate.

North Carolina Ransom Vance Jarvis Col. Douglas Greensboro Stephen A. Douglas Old North United States Senate

War Relicts and Ingersoll Debate Religion in Old Letters

A letter from Col. Randolph H McKims traces a North Carolina Civil War soldier relic, a Bible owned by W. H. Bolch of the 253d NC Troops, to families and hospitals. The page attacks Ingersoll’s atheism, argues for biblical authorship and ancient literacy, cites Glaser and Tel el-Arumma tablets, and ends with Southern crime statistics defending the South’s peaceable record.

News & Observer GetTyspare John C. Scarborough Raleigh N. J Sin North Carolina Hankey Farm W.H. Bolch N. C Catawba County N.C Col. Ingersoll Washington Monument Moses Dr. Glaser Arabia Egypt Tel el-Armanna Nile Thebes Babylonia Assyria Mesopotamia Syria Palestine Layce Orford

Farm adviser urges reduced acreage for profit

A comment urges readers that trimming farmland size would likely boost profitability. The note frames the suggestion as beneficial for farm operations and financial outcomes.

War era book found at hospital seeks owners

A hospital note offers a Civil War era book titled Round the Fire by Lieut. W. G. Baldwin of Co. K, 20th N. C. Reg't, Iverson's Brigade. The letter requests living soldiers or relatives to claim the volume, with contact through P. D. Bankers of Gettysburg, Pa.

W. G. Baldwin Co. K N. C. Reg’t Iverson P. DW P.O Gettysburg Harry Flstarr Pottsvilla Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Eixnart, Lad

If You Feel Weak and Worn Out Take Brown's Iron Bitters

An advertisement urges readers to restore strength with Brown's Iron Bitters, claiming it cures tiredness and weakness and boosts energy through a tonic formulation.

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