Daniels Considers Governor Run If Duty Calls He Will Decide
Extracts from Josephus Daniels urging Pitt County voters to offer his name for North Carolina governor describe his gratitude for local support and insistence that editorial duty may conflict with public service. He recalls his roots in Washington New York and Wilson North Carolina and notes his reluctance to seek office versus duty to the state.
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North Carolina Tax Reform and Education War Speech
A North Carolina speaker urges voters to back a tax overhaul tied to school funding. He cites the MacLean law and a 15 cent tax on visible property, arguing only removing land tax will protect education and prevent closures, with a call to repeal tax on land for the six month school term.
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Prison inmates face modest Christmas in North Carolina camps
The Enterprise Bureau reports 2 875 state prisoners will work Christmas Day and Dec 26 with simple dinners raised on prison farms. Prison camps housing 4 000 inmates will enjoy a brief holiday from Thursday noon to Monday morning with chicken or barbecue dinners and seasonal treats.
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Pris
New Mexican pottery banka doubles as decor and fund giver
A colorful Mexican pottery bank in animal and fruit shapes serves as table decor and a charity gift. It functions as a savings bank for guests to drop coins into for an unemployment fund, blending style with a social purpose.
Prison diet shifts to chickens as holidays trimmed
The prison system moves to strict live-at-home rules under Superintendent Pou. Farm-grown chickens replace turkeys this year while only one holiday is granted except for camps with state highway work. Authorities believe keeping prisoners busy reduces discontent.
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Canadian matchmaker links William Palmerston to English bride
Winnipeg report notes William Palmerston seeks a wife and turns to Mayor Ralph Webb who connects him with Annie Highnett of England. The couple corresponded and were recently married upon Annie's arrival in Quebec.
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North Carolina Ten Year Plan forms seven subcommittees
Raleigh December 23. EB Draper of Charlotte, head of the Ten Year Plan, announced seven sub committees to develop a tourist and resident attracting program and mobilize state resources. They will prepare preliminary reports for the general committee and meet in January.
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Honduras Seen as Largely Agricultural Nation
Honduras remains predominantly agricultural with limited manufacturing and mining confined to a single company.
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