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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
8
Prof Holmes spoke on good roads and macadamized streets, using vivid illustrations of roads in other states. He urged immediate action to pave Wilson and Wilson Township, arguing that one mile of proper macadamized road would enable countywide improvements, while promising steady salary offers for office work in Chicago.
The Board of Trustees re elected the Graded School faculty for next year including E. P. Mangum, M. A. Tomlinson, L. W. Hart, W. F. Mercer, M. H. Murray, Tincy Barnes, Miss Gertrude Blount, M. A. Hearne, Iva Deans, Azelia Winstead. Winstead gets leave to study. Clee Winstead to fill in. Prof. C. C. Crittenden did not seek re election. R. K. Taylor was elected principal. All Colored School teachers also re elected. Opening date to be announced.
Physicians warn dyspepsia varies case to case making diagnosis hard yet Browns Iron Bitters is advertised as a universal cure for all stomach blood and nerve diseases. The product is said to relieve severe symptoms and is sold by all dealers.
The text advises not to use a hammer or masher to crush a salt bag. Instead lift the bag from the table a short distance and drop it several times, turning it to break contents back into crystals. The tone imitates old kitchen or household guidance.
In Madrid bullfights are the chief topic of interest and conversation, whereas in Barcelona they are hardly popular. The contrast highlights regional attitudes toward the sport.
A Mediterranean shellfish spins viscous material used to make a handsome fabric in Sicily. The silk is produced as the creature attaches to rocks. collection occurs at low tide, then washed dried straightened and carded for use.
Four rows of six raw Irish potatoes were set out and four children were called at a time to pick up each potato with a small silver spoon and carry it across the room to deposit on a plate. Each round lasts three minutes then next four contestants take their place.
An advertisement claims a single dose of Hart’s Essence of Ginger relieves colic cramps and nausea and treats diarrhoea cholera morbus summer complaints and internal pains. Sold by B W Hargrave.
A handsome young cat adapts to its surroundings by reaching a stormy night home. The animal’s curious action of smoking a pipe is described in a quirky, humorous tone.
In a tense moment described from a fragmented page, a chandelier collapses upstairs while a husband and wife react in shock and worry. A street or house setting hints at a sudden accident with immediate danger and concern.
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