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Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 12 (July 24, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.27.12 Author/Creator: Blum, L.V. (fl. 1864-1866) Place Written: Salem, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 24 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 59.5 x 45 cm. Order a Copy

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An article describes a lightning incident. Several articles report war activity, and congressional election results are noted. A long article describes a riot in New York City, including the beating of several black people. An editorial examines a new militia law.

The paper was printed in Salem, North Carolina from 1851-1892, when it was absorbed by the Western Sentinel. At the time of this collection, the paper was edited and printed by L.V. Blum, who owned the Salem Printing Office. He also published and sold the annual Farmers' and Planters' Almanac.

Blum, L. V., fl. 1864-1866

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