Tribute to the University of North Carolina and its enduring influence
A long tribute extols the University of North Carolina as a century old seat of learning whose graduates became Presidents, Senators, judges and generals. It lauds UNC as the state’s moral foundation and notes its influence on youths and the nation, with a call to uphold virtue amid life’s battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haigh
Fayetteville Observer
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Habits Shape Wealth Says Elder Gold Advice
Elder Gold argues habits bind character and finance. A young man with a small salary who saves and invests part of his income soon builds property and a growing competency. He warns that spending all earnings leads to a spendthrift fate and lasting poverty.
Stanton’s Secret Vote Episode Stirring Local Controversy
The Newborne Advocate reports a Republican nominee for Secretary of State, George W. Stanton, voted for a Black candidate after a colored man insisted he do so. The episode highlights shifting party dynamics and racial tensions in the Weldon convention era, with white allies, black voters, and public commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Godsboro Argus
George W. Stanton
Weldon
Warren
Cheatham
Newborne
Advocate
Heritage of a name and English roots argued in political note
The piece contrasts American politicians seeking office through self made fame with a preference for an old, honorable surname. It mocks reliance on old nurses for claims of origins and cites Col Waddell on Irish settlement of North Carolina to claim lifelong English connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
United States
South America
Col. Waddell
North Carolina
Christopher Columbus
The Male School Push for Eastern North Carolina
A call to appoint a progressive educator to lead Wilson's school efforts. The piece argues funding is available but success hinges on finding the right leader who will prioritize youth education, noting examples like Col Davis in LaGrange and Lovejoy Academy in Raleigh. It emphasizes the teacher's role over grand buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
North Carolina
Col. Davis
LaGrange
Lovejoy Academy
Raleigh
Delegates to N C Congressional District Convention Meet
Notice calls delegates from the Second Congressional District to convene in Wilson North Carolina on Friday August 10 1888 at 2 oclock PM to nominate a congressional candidate. Chaired by Joan E Wowpakp with secretary W W Haltrt. District papers requested to copy.
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Second
Weldon
N. C
Wilson
Joan E. Wowpakp
M. W
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OYA
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Virginia
Chas. L. Cocke, A. M
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P.O. Hollins
Chas. H. Cocke
Bingham School
Maj. R. Bingham
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Peace Institute
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R. Burwell & Son
Collegiate Institute
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Silas FE. Warren, Prin. Wilson
Rocky Mount
Apai
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Annie Pearce
Lillie Arrington
Rimary
A. B. Lineberry
A. B
H. D. Avera
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Hion
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Prep
Piedmont
X& Boro
Ba Khas
Thomasville
J. C. Scarborough
Tite Store Co. of Public Instruction
Wake Forest. A
Gehen
N. Stallings
Chowan
Fai
Chirze
Gille
Oeste
Batts
Brewer
ASI
Paming Lowe
Rochester
A. I
Fayetteville
Chas. A. Goodwin
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