Local Notice From Wilson Mirror
Fragmented OCR notice from Wilson Mirror District referencing February publication schedule and editor Henry Blouni. Likely public notice unrelated details missing.
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1890
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notice from Wilson Mirror District referencing February publication schedule and editor Henry Blouni. Likely public notice unrelated details missing.
A long editorial compares Senator Vance's speech to Mr. Grady's, arguing the North disdains Vance as a relic of the Old South while embracing Grady as a New South representative. The piece notes lingering Northern prejudice and celebrates Grady's war-neutral stance and promise of reconciliation.
A Virginia Maryland policy call urges reestablishment of the whipping post for crimes including wife beating and larceny. The author argues 39 lashes would deter crime, cites a jailed Black man receiving 30 days, and claims imprisonment breeds comfort while whipping deters recidivism.
An officer from the Census Bureau is cataloging uncancelled mortgages at the Register of Deeds office. The piece notes many settled loans remain on record, inflating apparent indebtedness and hindering capital inflow. It urges mortgage cancellations to clear titles and prevent statewide damage.
Tobacco planters urged to prioritize quality over quantity and use Pine Island Fertilizer. Testimonies from Rocky Mount and Black Creek praise pine island for tobacco growth, with farmers noting higher yields and better soil fit. Local dealers S Daniel and J C Hadley in Wilson advertise availability.
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