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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1893
Page
3
Readable fragments depict social visits, marriages, illnesses, and town life in Wilson. mentions Maric Hadley visiting Tarboro, Miss Laura Cordon's wedding to John P. Stedman in Oxford, and the Wilson Light Infantry preparing for encampment at Carolina City.
The writer laments heat as mercurial glass rises and longs for concentrated sea breezes. He teases readers for staying home while others visit mountains and the ocean side, noting editors must keep the country going and endure the summer sizzle.
A playful, archaic verse traces Castoria through names and feminine roles, hinting at cultural shifts in identity and the mother figure in a whimsical timeline. The fragment hints at a transformation from girlhood to motherhood, with repeated Castoria imagery.
Notices warn visitors and locals of potential thefts around the World’s Fair in Chicago. W D Boyce’s address is cited as a contact for information and precautions.
The vendor asserts better suits than Wilson markets and equal to Southern quality. He pays workers fairly to ensure first class results, imports all goods and trimmings, and invites customers to compare. Prices range from 25,000 wp for ranges and 8 to 15 dollars for pantheons, with an invitation to see for oneself.
The article notes rapid university growth with student numbers rising from 19 to 316. It mentions $20,000 in repairs this summer including water works and baths, and promotes Rochester with catalogues from Rochester amp Co New York.
A thorough preparatory program advertised by Silas E. Warren principal offers study in music and art with high scholarship standards. The college promises excellent facilities and pleasant surroundings with moderate charges and a detailed catalogue available.
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