Proposals to Amend North Carolina Constitution on Ballot
A long defense of ten proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution outlining aims and support from the General Assembly, Governor, parties, and leaders. It explains changes from Civil War phrasing to War Between the States, raises pay for legislators, curbs private and local legislation, fixes inauguration date, enables emergency judges, and overhauls taxation with state and local rates and uniformity.
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North Carolina voters urged to back constitutional amendments
Roanoke Rapids October 16 1914 editorial argues tax reform a more just system and state local separation of real estate taxes. It urges citizens to support amendments for local self government six month school term and public service corporation taxation while warning of burdens on landowners and small property holders. The piece cites Governor and General Assembly efforts and calls for broad public enlistment. It names several local figures and references a Roanoke Rapids tiger hunt legal cases and community notices.
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State Board of Health meets to plan future work and increased activity
The State Board of Health met with all members present to discuss plans and policies for future work across departments. Representatives from the dental and medical fields spoke on prioritizing oral health and school child hygiene, outlining steps for expanded monthly dental care in schools and broader public health efforts.
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Winton Siuten
Wol Bpencer
Witeton-Sulen
Thome J. Anderson
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Covenville
Dawid
Melikager
Sanutie Munis
Oal Shore
Stitly
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Hie State Dental Association
Howell of Health
Hr. Stanley
MC. Horton
Pied Mo Ptomine
Local notices and social items from Roanoke Rapids area
W C Williams spent two days out of town on business and a new line of notions is ready. Miss Mary Langston celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a party. Many locals and visitors were noted including W Cherry, J J Garris, H L Bell, A V Thompson, Virginia Hart, and others in various travels, church events, and community meetings. The Enfield fiscal scene mentions resolutions favoring constitutional amendments and cotton bills. The Emporia fair draws breeding stock and shows, with a railroad wreck incident and church services noted alongside obituaries and society happenings.
Davis and Hasty Tie The Knot In Runaway Rosemary Ceremony
Mr Sam Davis and Miss Irene Hasty both residents of Rosemary were wed last Sunday evening at Magistrate S M Thompson’s residence. The ceremony was a runaway affair and surprised their friends. The couple will reside in Rosemary.
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Be of Good Cheer Quote on Bearing Misfortunes
A pithy maxim advises staying hopeful when facing troubles, noting that the worst misfortune is often the one that never comes. The saying encourages resilience and calm in the face of potential problems.
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House Committee On Banking
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Oak City
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Hampton, Va
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Monroe Jenkins
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Scotland Neck
T. W. Mullen
J. M. Mullen
Rosemary School
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Whitakers
W. H.cox
Will Pridgin
Tarboro
Charles Moore
Henrico, Va
J. A. Baker
Concord
Patterson Village
Baker
J. A. Wyche
American , Bankers Association
Jesse Blalock
Baptist Roanoke Association
J. Knox Dickens
Baltimore
Wells D. Tillery
Sam Marks
Baptist Philathea
W. S. Hockaday
EB. B. Glover
Francis Joyner
St Alban’s Church
Margaret Manning
Elinor Manning
Emporia Fair Grounds
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