Highest Praise For Editor Inspires Wilson News
An editorial note praises editor Henry Blount for his life and work. A complimentary letter from Henderson, praising the Mirror as a mirror of beauty and eloquence, compares Blount’s style to Shakespeare and Milton and extols Wilson’s social scene and the editor’s companionable influence.
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Sahara
Henderson
Mr. Ephor
Richard
Saladin
Apelles
Angelo
Shakespeare
Dante
Addison
Milton
Macaulay
Wilson
Gudger Delivers Fiery Democratic Speech at Court House
Hon H A Gudger of Asheville addressed a delighted Friday night audience on democracy and reform in the Court House. The speech attacked the Radical party, highlighting crimes with forceful accusations and firm factual ground, leaving a strong impression of honesty and reform.
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H. A. Gudger
Asheville
Court House
Radical Party
Nellie Bly Signs Three Year Contract For The Family Story Paper
Nellie Bly will write under contract for Norman L. Munro publisher of The Family Story Paper for three years at about $12000 per year. Her world tour and career as a versatile writer predict a bright, profitable future. Munro's editorial selection has boosted the paper's circulation since Bly's work began.
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Nellie Bly
Clover
Norman L. Munro
Family Story
Miss Bly
N. L. Munro
Congress adjourns amid stormy session and partisan fault lines
The report notes Congress adjourned last Tuesday after a long bitter session. It condemns the Force bill as defeated while accusing the dominant Republican party of corruption and profligacy and usurpation, claiming the Southland has little to expect from the organization.
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Congress
Sunnyj Southland
Rail line hope links Tarboro to Wilson and Fayetteville Short Cut
A suggestion urges the Norfolk and Carolina Rail Road to build a Tarboro to Wilson stretch connecting with the Fayetteville Short Cut. It would shorten Fayetteville to Norfolk by at least 13 miles and unlock farm and timber lands. Business leaders are urged to act, citing Wilson’s healthy boom and vital regional impact.
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Norfolk and Carolina
Tarboro
Wilson
Fayetteville
Norfolk
Nothing Succeeds Like Success Claims For Radam’s Killer
The advertisement extols Radam’s Microbe Killer as the most wonderful medicine noting it has never failed in any instance from leprosy to common illnesses. It cites a scientific method to prove every disease is prevented or cured by the remedy.
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RADAM
Radam's Microbe Killer Exterminates Disease Quickly
An advertisement proclaims a universal cure named Radam's Microbe Killer that supposedly eradicates microbes and cures all diseases including malaria asthma consumption catarrh bronchitis rheumatism and kidney liver ailments with ongoing treatment for every disease known to the human system. It lists many conditions and claims universal effectiveness with no exceptions.
Lost note near Saratoga North Carolina August 1590
On or about the 12th day of August 1590 near Saratoga Wilson county North Carolina we lost a note dated January 23 1859 payable to our order for 365 00 Owens and Howard were principals Warning against trading for the note and offering a reward for its return to Polly Moore or Miss Louisa Thigpen at Saratoga NC September 1 1f
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Saratoga
Wilson County
N. C
Owens
Howard
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Wilson Mirror
Henry Blount
Geo. W. Blount
Wilson, N. C
Ey Sa Siiset
Selby
Mersons
Nash County
Spring Hope
Raleigh & Albemarie Railroad
Raleigh
GEO. W Plount
BK. KR
W. Joyner
Wilson, N.C
Polly Moore
Louisa Thigpen
Wits
Trustees
P. D. Gold
A. Branch
W. Barnes
H. G. Connor
E. L. Middleton
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