Local notes from Roxboro on farming and faith
From Roxboro Route 5 farmers report corn planting nearly finished and worry about dry rot if heat continues. A letter discusses taxes on selling washing machines, praising hand washers for protecting women’s health, with moral reflections and scripture. Community updates include illnesses, a funeral, charity for Ben Chandler, fishing trips, and a prohibition meeting at Union Grove.
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Gowa
Greenville Sher
J. M. Moore
Moore
Saaih
Sat
Soldiers Attend Yadkinville Normal College Commencement
The Forsyth Riflemen plan to attend the Yadkinville Normal College commencement in May. About 40 members, including officers, will travel by Wilkesboro trains May 18, march 10 miles to the county seat, camp three days, and stage a sham battle after exercises May 19. City officials invite them and will supply meals.
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Winston-Salem
Forsyth Riflemen
Yadkinville
Hearst Independence League to Run Solo in Campaign
The Hearst Independence League announces it will run its own ticket and avoid alliances in the pending campaign. Hearst remains popular in New York City and statewide, with past strong showings against McClellan and Hughes. The party operates in several states, including Alabama, and could influence November votes though exact effects are uncertain.
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Independence League
Hearst Independence League
Hearst
New York State
New York City
McClellan
Hughes
Alabama
New York
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
California
Independence Party
Charlotte
Observer
Governor's Appointments Schedule Announced By Oates
Governor Glenn’s appointments listed by State Anti-Saloon League chairman Oates with fast moving itinerary from May 4 in Statesville to May 25 in Thomasville and Lexington including Morganton Waynesville Dillsboro Asheville Whitakers Barboro Wilson Goldsboro Durham Henderson Smithfield Raeford Hope Mills Fayetteville Wake County Rdral Hall Winston and Lexington. Read the change of ad of H A Gaskins in this issue.
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Glenn
Oates
State Anti-Saloon League
Statesville
Morganton
Waynesville
Dillsboro
Asheville
Whitakers
Barboro
Wilson
Goldsboro
Durham
Henderson
Smithfield
Raeford
Hope Mills
Fayetteville
Wake County
Rdral Hall
Winston
Thomasville
Lexington
Primaries Held Saturday Crossed By Kitchin Brooks Lead
Returns from all precincts show Kitchin and Brooks far ahead of other candidates in Saturdays primaries with state officers also voted upon. Other counties reported results as tallys arrived.
Democratic primaries tally across Durham county counties
Sixteen counties held Democratic primaries last Saturday with orderly ballots. In Durham the vote totals show Governor Kitchin leading 1148 to Homne 458 and other races with varied margins, including Brooks 1171 for Congress and Jones Fuller 1566 for Solicitor.
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Kitchin
Homne
Craig
Dixon
Hackett
Grimes
Roberts
Ashe
Lacy
Wirborne
Clements
Woodward
Graham
Parker
Moore
Scott
London
Bagwell
Aycock
Shipman
Wilson
Sherrill
Congress
Brooks
Holt
Royster
Buxton
Jones Fuller
Gattis
Convict Camp Cruelties Prompt Call for Legal Review
A 19th century column alleges brutal abuse in convict camps, recounting a case where a severely ill prisoner was whipped and died within hours. The piece accuses guards of murdering without authority and urges a grand jury to indict misconduct, emphasizing the need for lawful protection of escape attempts.
For Sale White and Leghorn Eggs and Partridge Wyandott Eggs
Y POULTRY FARM offers White Leghorn eggs at 1.00 for 15 and White Partridge Wyandott eggs at 1.50 for 15. Orders booked for future delivery. Durham NC. BG Briggs Roy.
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Durham
N.C
Briggs
Roy
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