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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1894
Page
8
The article reports rising support for Bi Metallism in Boston amid silver and gold standard talk. Prominent figures push for an international silver use and repeal of the Sherman Act purchase clause as a path to monetary reform, with cheers for silver and opposition to demonetization.
W F Massey advises on manure use and soil prep for onions on heavy land. For best results add 700 to 1000 lb of complete fertilizer in the furrow, sow February seed for ripe onions, or plant White Pearl sets in October for fall crop, and use Prize Taker White Globe or other varieties for spring sowing. For Irish potatoes plant in February with 1000 lb fertilizer per acre, cultivate well. fertilizer outperforms manure, especially on land that had clover or peas the prior year.
The text notes that Baldy Williams’ defeat by Settle is unsettled as the committee on elections lacked unity and a clear verdict. It warns of possible seating of Williams despite a dissenting majority report and mentions fraud and intimidation in Republican strongholds in Stokes and other counties. It also discusses Marion Butler becoming National Alliance President and potential autumn political stakes for Democrats and Populists.
A meteorologist explains how cold waves form from Arctic air moving southeast across the United States. High pressure often drives severe, rapid temperature drops, advancing about eight hundred miles daily and affecting farms, business, and public health.
The North Carolina Experiment Station will publish analyses of spring and fall 183 fertilizer samples, showing fertilizer standings and mixed ingredients values, with railroad freight tables. Copies will be mailed to the publication list. 1894 bi weekly analyses start in spring, mailed to applicants only, via Dr HY Battle, Director Raleigh NC.
The article extols the human nerve force produced by the brain and delivered by the pneumogastric nerve to vital organs, arguing that brain disorder weakens organ vitality. It credits Franklin Miles and promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a brain and nerve remedy sold nationwide with a guarantee and prices listed.
Advertises the Compound Oxygen Treatment by Dr. Starkey and Palen of Philadelphia claiming twenty three years of cures for obstinate chronic cases. Offers a 200 page book with testimonials and information sent free and lists multiple city addresses to avoid imitation.
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