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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
5
The Wilson warehouse report shows August and September tobacco sales totaling 7,444,613 pounds for two months, approaching the 15,000,000 pound seasonal target. News from President Wiggins cites strong demand and the motto Wilson is the place to sell tobacco, with prices from Reeves & Ward handling large loads.
Postwar column reports a break in at Mr Joe Batts home with theft of clothes, a pistol, and valuables while the family slept. A neighbor recalls a prowler nearby and a vend of tickets at a show causing sharp complaints. Also noted are obituaries for Sidney Woodard and a list of unclaimed letters at the local post office. Public farm yields are estimated at 2,500 cotton bales and 40,000 bushels of US rice and 8,000 bushels of rice.
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