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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1888
Page
4
A patriotic meditation urges selecting a flawless leader with proven record and energetic vision to guide the nation through a hard contested campaign. It warns against overconfidence and stresses vigilance, unity, and courage amid dangers and foe strength. The piece honors Mr. Corcoran and his charitable legacy as a shining example.
W. W. Corcoran, noted philanthropist of Washington City, has died and is mourned for his generosity. The obituary lauds his large heart and charity, noting his sympathy for suffering and his widespread acts of kindness.
The piece condemns renewed polar exploration as a 19th century folly and a crime. It argues the Arctic wastes remain inviolate, citing hardship, death, and the sanctity of animal habitats as a reason to halt attempts to unveil its secrets. It portrays polar expeditions as confrontations with a Great Unknown.
The Oxford resident Hon A H A Williams is urged by friends to stand for Congress in the Fifth District. The endorsement praises his qualifications and magnetic leadership, calling him the best equipped man for the position with strong rhetoric and steady judgment.
The Greene county official Cap Darden is urged for endorsement by the Democratic Convention. Described as a polished speaker and staunch Democrat with a spotless record, he would provide strong leadership on the State ticket from seaboard to mountains.
The Baptist paper in North Carolina adds a weekly essay on popular subjects. Essays are by the editor or renowned writers from multiple states and avoid political content while offering edifying, forceful discourse.
A discussion advocates setting up factories or small industries with low initial costs to create widespread employment and profits. It argues such ventures boost money circulation, attract immigration, raise property values, and contribute to overall town development for both rich and poor.
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