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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1893
Page
4
The World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago was opened amid pomp and ceremony. The President pressed the button and a two thousand horsepower engine started the machinery, heralding the event as a decade defining showcase.
Reporter laments missing NC Press Convention in New Bern April 26 with a banquet daily. Attendees praised Gen Brattle C A Green Charles R Thomas F M Simmons James A Bryan and the hospitality of New Bern, highlighting Athens of NC status and notable local families.
An advertisement warns that a substitute pitched as as good as Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It urges buyers to insist on Ayer's, even if slightly pricier, promising long term savings and better value.
Memorial Day observance in Wilson features a 3 30 bell, 4 PM music by Wilson Cornet Band, and 4 30 start of exercises. The procession led by J W Crowell includes the Cornet Band Light Infantry schools and civic groups with flowers. Confederate Veterans under Capt Hadley and Pace participate. events end with benediction and military salute.
On September 1 1893 the Mirror will award a Solid Cold Watch to Wilson county’s most popular lady. Subscriptions earn votes via receipts and coupons with 50 votes per dollar 25 votes per 50 cents and 12 votes per 2 cents. Sample copies count toward subscription. The watch will be shown at the office.
An 1893 promotional notice invites subscriptions to Demorest's Family Magazine offering exquisite life size baby art reproductions by Ida Waugh and other artists. It promises near-original quality at $2 yearly with free patterns and fashion pages, and includes a specimen copy for 1 cent.
Dr W Joyner a surgeon dentist in Wilson reports he has practiced there for ten years and thanks the people for their liberal patronage, stating he intends to remain and continue serving the community.
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