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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1889
Page
4
A flowing meditation from our Oxford trip imagines the South rising to leadership in industry and prosperity. It speaks of imperial majesty, the gilded carriage of progress, and a radiant resuscitation from war's debris.
In prosperity envy and strife arise yet kindness surfaces during misfortune. The Johnstown flood prompted a nationwide flood of charity as money, food, and clothing poured in from all sections, sparking a spirit of universal humanity and Heavenly hope.
The article extols North Carolina s rapid spread of clover and grasses across the state praising fields where clover reaches five feet high and multiple cuttings in a season It cites the Wilmington Star noting NC leads Southern states in grass culture except possibly Georgia and mentions Wake County and John Wadsworth s farm near Charlotte as examples of thriving grass farms
The Wilmington Messenger extols the metal and tone of its voice as pure and steadfast. It lauds Jefferson Davis as a vicarious Southron, praising his dedication to principle, and expresses reverence for his role and sacrifice in the Southern cause. It also endorses participation in Fayetteville Centennial ceremonies and honors Davis as a statesman.
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