27 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1889
Page
1
The essay lauds the life of the late Mrs. Ory Fiske, praising her philanthropy and kindness. It contrasts greed with the charitable spirit, cites Bob Ingersoll on Fiske, and portrays her as a healer of sorrow who gave all to the poor and afflicted.
A brief vignette set in a country farmhouse where a girl named Jane lives with a family near the lane. Tim, a handsome farmer boy, loves Jane and their story unfolds in a quaint rural scene.
An eclectic slice features statistics on Iowa teachers, British mines and English clubs, political figures like Senator-elect Higgins, and cultural tidbits. Interwoven are rhymes about Jane and Tim, sugar magnate Claus Spreckles, and a parade of global notes from France to Australia, plus labor, politics, and industry updates.
A North Carolina survey of upcoming developments and events. Ashville gains free mail delivery while a Lincoln County cotton mill, Mt Holly fertilizer plant, and new rail work promise growth. Evangelist Pearson in Fayetteville, Trinity College funds, and a possible new Durham daily paper are noted along with railroad contracts and local notable figures.
Leslie Keeley Co offers double chloride gold remedies for opium and liquor habits. Claims 10 years in market with a cure rate where given a chance. Promises home treatment in 4 to 6 weeks without affecting food sleep or work. Free literature and cure details available by mail.
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